[Jewelry making - Article 00620] - Re: [Orchid] Gemstones for Antique Platinum Filigree ring

[Elaine Luther]

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>     Am I wise in investing in a gemstone now, and if I am, is anyone
>     willing to give me an honest idea of the gemstones they have and
>     what would suit me (I'm in Atlanta, Ga) 

    Yes. There are lots of honest jewelers. Peridot is not so expensive. 

    There are some terrific books for lay people on buying colored
    stones. None of them came up on amazon or I'd tell you the titles,
    but they should have them at Borders. If you learn more, perhaps that
    will give you more confidence as a shopper. 

>     Should we just spend the money ($200) to resize and re-tip and
>     reset the old stone and wait till we find something I like and
>     spend more money resetting it then. Is there any other way around
>     this that we haven't thought of that makes more sense? 

    No. 

Elaine
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