[Jewelry making - Article 00344] - Re: [Orchid] Fabricate Cluster Charge?

[David Geller]

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>     I'm curious to know How much would you charge to fabricate a Oval
>     Cluster with a 9x7 Oval ruby and 12 Rd. Dia's sizes measuring 3mm
>     to 3.5mm around in White Gold. Using Tubing, wire and a mounting on
>     bottom. Yes I have looked for a mounting to fit, but the different
>     size Dia's do not allow. I expect a Days work with around 72
>     Welds.

    A. I'd charge $125 an hour, plus
    B. Triple key on gold (you didn't say how much it would weigh)
    C. Double to triple on stones if you sold them.

    A "days work" is 8 hours x $125 = $1000 for all labor plus material 

    Are you a wholesale trade shop at $600-$800? 

David Geller
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