All posts tagged "gemstones"

  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 3: Wrapping Small Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 3, 2010 Question: What would be the smallest size gem stone that I could use to wire wrap? -Karen in Dallas, Georgia Answer: The smallest size gemstone to set with wire...

    • Posted August 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 31: Making a Bail with Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 31, 2010 Question: I have a large citrine I want to make into a pendant, but it is very deep. I would like to wrap the pendant in a combination of...

    • Posted July 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Tiny Gemstones and Buying by Carat Weight

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I recently bought three Yellow Mexican Labradorite 1.5mm faceted gemstones (they’re beautiful!) I saw on TV, but they looked much larger than what I ended up with. I was hoping to...

    • Posted July 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 13: Calculating Carat Weight

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 13, 2010 Question: Many of your gems are sized in mm. Is there a formula for determining the amount of carets a gem has? -Rebecca in Erie, Colorado Answer: All gems...

    • Posted July 12, 2010
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  • Daily Tip: Is My Coral Real?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How do I tell if a piece of red coral is real? -Pat in Aurora, Missouri Answer: Here are a couple of tests that you can do at home. Genuine coral...

    • Posted June 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: What Does Intarsia Mean?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m curious. You mentioned that cabs can be used for intarsia. To me, intarsia is a knitting term. What is intarsia when applied to jewelry making? Answer: Yes, the term “intarsia”...

    • Posted June 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 17: Wire Jewelry Ideas Without Using Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 17, 2010 Question: Let me first of all thank you for the time you take to answer questions.  It Is rarity to have an “expert” willing to help beginners for free.  I...

    • Posted April 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Shining Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How do you get that perfect mirror shine on your focal gemstones? Answer: As I am not sure which type of stone you mean, cabochon or faceted, I’ll give a general...

    • Posted February 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 10: Enlarging Holes in Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 10, 2010 Question: Sometimes the holes in gemstones are too small and I would like to make them larger.  I tried a hand reamer but that did not work.  Should I use...

    • Posted February 10, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 5: Resizing Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 05, 2010 Question: I have some gem stones that the pavilion isn’t ‘right on’. Either the sides or the ends aren’t equal, one is longer than the other. Is there any thing...

    • Posted February 5, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 17: Where to Purchase Faceted Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 17, 2009 Question: I would love to purchase some faceted gemstones to let into rings and bracelets.  I am not looking for CZs, but true semi-precious gemstones. Any ideas? Answer: Wire-Sculpture...

    • Posted December 17, 2009
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  • Jane Duke wire created this 14kt gold-filled bracelet with garnets and freshwater pearls.
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 24: Do Raw Garnets Need to Be Tumbled?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 24, 2009 Question: Do raw garnets need to be tumbled or can they just be polished? Answer: `Raw` or natural garnets can be worked in many different ways. In my opinion,...

    • Posted October 24, 2009
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  • Faceted Gemstone Terms

    Faceted Gemstone Terms By: Dale `Cougar` Armstrong     Click here to download a printer-friendly version of the chart above. To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

    • Posted September 28, 2009
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  • Cubic zirconia diamond for wire wrapping
    April`s Birthstone – The Diamond, A Girl`s Best Friend

    Did you know that both the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of April is the diamond?  “April-ers” are the only ones that have the lucky privilege of receiving the “King of Gems” as a birthstone. ...

    • Posted March 25, 2009
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