Archive for September, 2009

How do I clean the gunk out of silver metal costume bracelet?

It’s a wide cuff bracelet of hammered silver colored metal.
I’ve only worn it 3 times then it sat in a drawer. There’s a film of gunky stuff that makes it dull and it doesn’t go away by wiping wit a dry or damp kleenex.
What can I use to clean it with, please? It’s not real [...]

What are those pendants called which can be split between two people?

You know those ones which some couples have?
Like the ying and yang - when put together they are a whole - or you can split together with someone close to you?
I want one for my two younger sisters - half for the each of them & when together they make a whole…
help?
i think there called [...]

What are the rules applying to people that are taking gemstones and jewellery home from holiday in thailand?

I am training in silversmithing and wish to buy some gemstones and other jewellery from reputable sources that I can find in thailand. If anything over a certain amount attracts taxation then what is the amount and how much is the taxation? Has anyone ever bought anytrhing like this in Thailand before? Any words [...]

STERLING SILVEr?

how do i know if something is sterling silver or not? is there some kind of test that i can do on it or something?
If it is real sterling it will be stamped with a quality mark such as 925

I am selling mobile charms at cheap prices on ebay! How can i advertise and sell more?

I have an ebay store xnikkixkx2007 and my shop is called Cheap’N’Cheerful Charms but I am not selling as much as I thought so need some ideas of how to sell and advertise more any ideas much welcome! xxx
You should add the link (the url of your ebay shop) to your question. Also you [...]

How much do princess cut premium quality near colorless 1/3 carat 14K white gold earrings ?

Going to buy diamond earrings for my gf,don’t know much about the cost?
u can find the better quality, design n also the cost using online stores
like ebay, amazon,alloy,alibaba etc.

Where can I sell costume jewelry? I saw it on an antiques roadshow once, where do I start to sell it?

I’m cleaning out my deceased grandmother’s closet, and found tons of old costume jewelry. Some of it is cheap plastic and going to Goodwill, but some of it is actually nice stuff. I saw an Antiques Roadshow once that said a lot of the old broaches were collector’s items and were actually worth [...]

What are some purposes for wearing a necklace?

I’m writing a report for my writing class on necklaces. I need to ask some people why they wear necklaces, so i was hoping you guys could help!
does anyone know how it originated, or any backround on the necklace? I’m having trouble finding information about it online.
thanks!
- Some people have boney chests and [...]

How do you make silver and or gold wrapped quartz crystal jewelry?

I was wondering how to make quartz crystal jewelry because i think t would be a good business idea because where im moving i would have an abundance of crystal. I was wondering how to make the silver and gold wrapped pendants and earrings. Also any other crystal jewelry that you may know how to [...]

How can I get a Medic Alert bracelet without a membership?

I want/need to get an engraved Medic Alert bracelet, but I really don’t want to sign-up for a yearly membership that is going to cost $20-40. Anyone know where I can find one (online) with no strings attached?
They have a scholarship program that they offer to those that can’t afford the membership fees and [...]