[Jewelry making - Article 01011] - Re: [Orchid] Good sapphires set in silver

[Lisa Gallagher]

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    Hasn't this topic veered a bit away from the original query? My
    Outlook blew up, so I no longer have the original post handy, but
    wasn't this just someone who wanted to make some bridal jewelry and
    was not sure if she should set sapphires not into silver, but rather
    gold? John, did she ever say anything about making a "ballerina
    ring" with a bunch of little baguettes? Clearly many different
    materials, metal or not, can be used for jewelry. Clearly all of the
    materials involved have limitations which must be taken into
    consideration when deciding what size or shape stones into what size
    or type of setting into what type of metal or other material. The
    idea was that in general, can "good sapphires" work in silver, and
    the simple answer is yes. There is no moral obligation to set any
    stone over (or under) a certain monetary value into a certain type of
    metal. People have even set diamonds into plastic, for heaven's sake.
    If someone likes silver, which can be used to make absolutely
    stunning jewelry, then they can put whatever darn stone they want,
    expensive or not, into it. We're not talking about making pieces for
    your display case, hoping someone will buy it. These are pieces
    custom made for specific people. The usual market limitations of
    perceived value don't apply here- i.e. setting a super pricey stone
    into copper and hoping someone doesn't mind paying a lot for a piece
    made with relatively cheap metal. Simple wearability, beauty and
    strength apply here, as suited to the occasion. 

Lisa
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