cabochon sapphires, would you set them before soldering the connecting rings? Thanks! 🙏
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Turquoise lot from Nevada, any further info appreciated
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Help ID this broach? Thank you
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Annealing karat gold w/ zinc content
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Opinion on these… aussie, synthetic or resin?
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Colombian tripache emerald pair 1.57 cts, value? Thanks 🙏
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Did I just turn these diamonds black?
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First inlay piece
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Advice on stone inlay?
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Flush setting square stones?
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First box clasp - thanks everybody
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Box clasp tongue advice
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Please help with ID?
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Made some Cuban links today but they want to twist.. any advice?
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Best/easiest way to make oval bezels for faceted stones?
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Some recent sterling sand castings
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Recent estate purchase - any info on age, history, value, etc is much appreciated
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24k gold foxtail loop in loop chain - 1.537 Troy oz
1 Troy oz .9999 twisted wire viking style cuff stacking bracelet
Daffodil and garnet silver flower ring
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Sterling and 12k rose gold wave ring with natural diamonds and emerald
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Sterling silver ring with 5 flush set dark sapphires
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12k scrap gold ring with 5 flush set diamonds - for my mom
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Cut from rough kingman turquoise, stabilized but all natural color. Have a half pound or so and this was only one with this matrix. Dolomite and jasper? Thanks! 🙏
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