[Jewelry making - Article 01423] - Re: [Orchid] Resurrecting old pearls

[Kennon Young]

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Hello Orchid Subscribers,

    I am new to this forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is
    Kennon Young. I am a 25YO jeweler out of Burlington, VT. I attended
    the Revere Academy back in 2000 and have been making jewelry since
    high school in 1998. I own and operate the Vermont Gemological
    Laboratory where I fabricate custom jewelry and performgems and
    jewelry valuations for insurance, estate tax, MCV, FMV, etc.
    www.vermontgemlab.com 

    As for resurrecting old pearls- I know the better faux pearls are
    painted with a paint that exhibits orient. This is created by ground
    up fish scales mixed with a matte white opaque "base paint". I havent
    a clue where to find it, but you may want to try calling faux pearl
    manufacturing companies to find the paint or to see if they offer
    "patch kits". Be sure to check for lead in these paints. 

    You may be able to find a quick fix with nail polish? 

Good Luck.

Kennon Young, GG, CBJT
Member, NAJA
USPAP Certified
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