[Jewelry making - Article 00560] - Re: [Orchid] Consideration for the next repairer?

[Ala]

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    Go ahead and weld it. If it ever comes to me for repair later on I
    will see nothing to show where the pin/axle is, just a flush surface.
    Even if there is a lump or protrusion I will drill out the pin
    regardless of whether it is soldered or welded. Another way is to
    remove the whole clip and replace it, but as you say there are heat
    sensitive stones nearby so the first option will most likely be the
    way to go. When I fit a new pin I will rivet the ends because that's
    how I work! 

    Integrity of the product definately takes precedence over how other
    repairers may treat the product. A repairer should be able to find
    the best approach by 100% observation and deduction, and 0% by
    assuming anything. 

Cheers, Alastair
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