[Jewelry making - Article 00118] - Re: [Orchid] Titania Stone

[Linda Beavers]

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    A gal I work with asked me last week if I knew anything about
    Strontium Titanate, and of course, being the geek I am, I gave her
    the whole story... until her eyes started to glaze over. So I was
    tickled today when I saw the Titania thread. Just think, I could have
    told her even more! 

    I collect diamond substitutes and I have sold several gold jewelry
    items set with light champagne color Strontium Titanate (along with
    the warning that they are very soft). Everyone has been very happy
    with them. 

    My very favorite "fake" was a three stone ring I set with a 10x8mm
    Oval Synthetic Rutile (with a slightly greenish tinge), flanked by
    two 4mm round brilliant Tsavorite Garnets. It was a definite
    conversation starter. I wore it for a while until my best friend
    talked me into selling it to her. At least I get "visitation rights". 


    They may not be everyone's cup of tea, but some of these older lab
    stones with super dispersion can be a lot of fun, especially if taken
    out into the sunshine. 

Blaire L. Beavers
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