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Troubleshooting 14K Gold Soldering & Pickling Issues
Questionhi peter. i am a jeweler by trade and a silversmith by lack of $ for gold ;) I have recently had some 14k castings done and am
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Refurbishing Vintage Knives into Refillable Pens: A Guide
QuestionI know this isnt exactly jewelry, but any idea how to make refillable pens out of vintage hollow end knives. I have seen finish
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Restoring Shine to Gold-Plated Jewelry: Finding the Right Coating
QuestionI couldnt find the answer to this Question:
Hello..several times a year, I get a little catalog that sells a jar of a dipping s
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Post-Casting Flux Removal: A Comprehensive Guide
QuestionIm about to undertake my first casting project after a series of successful simpler projects, and Im trying to collect as much
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Transform Grandma’s Heirloom Rings into a Modern Diamond Wedding Set
QuestionHey there,
I was wondering, I have inherited 3 generations of wedding ring sets,from my grandmothers, I thin
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Identifying Antique Jewelry Marks: P&D with Crown & Vines
Questioni have a necklace with a mark that looks like a capital P over a capital D with 2 leafy vine looking things on either side of a
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Understanding Dark Spots on Sterling Silver: Causes & Solutions
QuestionI had few question regarding the alloy for silver sterling. Sometimes shiny surface sterling silver there are a lot of dark spo
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Decoding Metal Markings: Understanding 925 and CL/IS
QuestionQUESTION: I have a gold that marked 925 CL. I know 925 means sterling silver but o you have any idea what CL stands for? and I
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Silver Casting: Preheating Molds for Optimal Pouring
QuestionHi Peter,
Ive been reading many of your previous responses and theyve been invaluable and quite helpful -- many thanks.
My que
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Why is My Sterling Silver Cross Tarnishing & How to Clean It?
QuestionI purchased a sterling silver cross (stamped 925) from JC Penneys last year for Christmas. A year later, it is turning bl
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Identifying Jewelry Trademarks: What Does 'D.O.F.' Mean?
QuestionI have a Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace that has the trademark D.O.F. stamped on the piece. Can you tell me who the manuf
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Melting Scrap Silver: A Guide to Purification and Value
QuestionFor years i have scrapped what i believe to be silver points from different electrical connections. I have about 15 lbs. How do
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Automated Sterling Silver Cleaning Solutions for Retailers
QuestionQUESTION: Dear Peter,
I own a retail shop and I sell mostly silver jewellery, plain and with stones. Do you have any suggesti
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Silver Clay for Watch Case Making: Suitability & Concerns
QuestionIve been reading about silver clay and am wondering if this might be a suitable substance. Im looking into making pocket watch
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Fixing Broken Puzzle Rings: A Step-by-Step Guide
QuestionTo Whom It May Concern:
I have two gorgeous cancer the crab puzzle rings handed down to me from my Mother this Summer, however
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Understanding the 925 Silver Stamp: History & Authenticity
QuestionWhen did they start using the 925 stamp on silver items? Im seeing an ancient roman artifact with 925 stamped on the back, some
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Identifying and Purchasing Replacement Jewelry Beads: Clamp-Like Beads
QuestionHi, I have a beaded necklace that broke. The wire came undone from the loop. It is a wire that was bent into a loop like
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Is Your 925 Sterling Silver Carve Bracelet Real? - Verification & Value
QuestionIve purchased a Solid Sterling Silver 925 Carve bracelet. At least thats what the packaging read. What does Carve m
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Melting Gold and Silver: Choosing the Right Crucible & Ceramic
QuestionQUESTION: I have about one pound of gold and 4 pounds of silver, all of which is scrap. Can I use a ceramic crucible for
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How to Achieve a Silver Drizzle Effect on Stone: Techniques & Alternatives
QuestionIs it possible to dip a stone into recently molten silver...
without having to stone explode?
And if not, what would be the ide
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