[Jewelry making - Article 01094] - Re: [Orchid] Expensive socket for a cheap gem

[leonid surpin]

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>     If my supplier and his supplier are correct and the two sources
>     I've cited above, then perhaps people should be a little slower to
>     chastise and belittle. 

    I do not understand connection between the value of the gemstone and
    the value of jewellery. A lot of important pieces, which are now in
    museums were set with paste. I have also seen pieces with porcelain
    inserts instead of gemstones. Enamel is just a glass and there are
    works with enamel that are treasured. 

    We can discuss pluses and minuses of natural gems versus treated,
    and nuances of treatments, but I would like to sever this connection.
    It takes far more skill to set glass imitation of the diamond that
    the diamond itself. Those who do not believe, should try it. 

Leonid Surpin.
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