[Jewelry making - Article 00103] - Re: [Orchid] Setting customer stones

[John Donivan]

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>     Maybe some of you experienced diamond guys can shed some more light
>     on the relative consequences of screwing up when you don't own the
>     stone. 

    There's another post in this today about someone being sued... I
    remember a guy from long ago who DID make assurances, smashed a big
    diamond, and had to take out a mortgage on his house to pay something
    like $50,000 for a mistake. That's money being paid for nothing in
    return but a debt - didn't even get to drive a new car for it. I'll
    say it again, even though it may sound simple minded: Just don't make
    mistakes. Sometimes poo-poo happens and it's your night in the
    barrel, but other than that the best thing you can do is to take
    great care in your work, and most importantly to know your
    limitations - If one doesn't have the VAST experience it takes to set
    a $90,000 emerald safely and properly, give it to someone who does -
    don't be a fool, it could cost you large. There's a reason why many
    jewelers drink..... 

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