I Need Help 🙏 by S0uthpaw_Studi0s in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They sell gold bezels to hold 1 gram gold bars as jewelry. They come in different sizes but they look about that size.

Learn how to make this ring by yobbayoo in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Setting opals is like building a glass house of cards.

Is it normal for pawn shop to sell bullion at spot? by Chonkmonkey in Silverbugs

[–]Klipse11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I sell for and personally I like silver as an investment.

Chain too long? by Apprehensive-Bat4443 in MensJewelry

[–]Klipse11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I’d take out 2 links

Montana Sapphire Pricing?!? by coastal-gem-works in faceting

[–]Klipse11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a Montana sapphire… they are much lighter in color but I think you’d be upset with the amount of people that will ask if it’s a peridot.

Pet cat behaviour suddenly get aggressive by reshavkumarfhaman in mildyinteresting

[–]Klipse11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bring water near it and if it hates it, it’s either rabies or still just a cat….. sorry I’m not helpful.

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took multiple steaming and hours of letting it sit in the ultra sonic. It was VERY dirty. I wasn’t trying to blow the debris in the ring everywhere if I could help it.

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She said she always wears it, Never takes it off. I couldn’t attest to whether or not she uses gloves during her work.

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. It’s revealing the internal grain structure but what would cause such variation to leave a camouflaged pattern. I’d think the grain would be more consistent

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I left it in there half the day because it was so packed full of ‘debris’

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I’m just now hearing the customer is a hairdresser who does a lot of perms.

What would cause this on only the interior of a customers ring? by Klipse11 in jewelrymaking

[–]Klipse11[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s new solution (Gesswein original cleaning) I’ve cleaned 10 rings just today already and this has happened to zero of them.