[Jewelry making - Article 00512] - Re: [Orchid] Any tricks to hiding platinum seams?

[Laurie]

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Wayne,

    I hear your pain... 

    We use 1700 to size platinum rings with stones. Bury the stone in a
    protective coat, size as usual, and you rarely see any seams. 

    Other alternative is to use a laser welder, if you are fortunate
    enough to have access to one. No seam will show because you are
    using platinum to fill the gap...if done properly. 

    I usually get a sizing seam when I work with 18kt white. The seam
    always seems darker. 

Laurie
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