[Jewelry making - Article 00044] - [Orchid] Drusy quartz discoloration

[Amery]

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    My girlfriend had some drusy quartz set in sterling rings recently.
    When she picked them up from the setter they had some dark pink spots
    on the quartz that had appeared. The drusy she was using was
    originally a white color- with a slight iridescent shimmer. Not the
    silver or platinum coating. 

    Does anyone have any idea what could have caused this discoloration?

    The setter was not familiar with the material (a very traditional
    metal-smith in downtown Los Angeles). He set the stones, polished
    it, steamed and used the ultrasonic on it. could any one of these
    have effected it? 

    Any suggestions about working with drusy in the future? Things to
    avoid or know? 

    I too, just purchased some drusy that I will be setting in sterling
    and I want to make sure I don't have the same issues. 

Thanks!
Amery

Amery Carriere Designs
Romantic Jewelry with an Edge
www.amerycarriere.com
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