[Jewelry making - Article 00368] - Re: [Orchid] Dop wax alternatives, for facetting

[coralnut]

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    Noel....let me clear this us. It sounds like you understand I am
    doing that on faceted stones? Well, I do facet stones but do not sign
    them. 

    I sign my cabs! But, if it is a stone, such as a chalcedony or
    fairly clear agate, etc., and it is cut to be set in an open back,
    (i.e. it is a lentel cut or double flat or buff sides) I find a place
    where the signature will not be obvious...such as on the
    perpendicular edge. Otherwise, if it is a standard domed cab, but
    suitable for open back, I will sign it on the bottom edge just inside
    the girdle where any bearing device (even a step bezel) will not show
    it. 

    Note: metal smiths include a quality mark and, by law, must then add
    a makers mark, be it a signature or stamp when making settings. There
    is no difference in my view, in signing a stone. I cut it, I am proud
    of it and do a great job, why shouldn't I be identified as the artist
    who cut it? I have found it to be a selling point with my clients who
    are appreciative of this fact. 

    Hope that makes it a bit more clear. 

    By the way, I often set doubled backed translucent or transparent
    stones in the 'frame-up' design or with a simple open back bearing.
    Unless one knows where to look, the signature just can't be seen!
    But, I know its there and I point it out to my clients. 

Cheers, Don.
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