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The Steps Used in Custom Jewelry Finishing

This video describes the steps used to finish custom jewelry after it is cast in metal. This custom pendant was made in sterling silver. The steps include sawing, filing, sanding and polishing the custom pendant. Jewelry maker Tony Payne can create custom jewelry for you that you design in sterling silver, gold or platinum. Email Tony at tony@paynesjewelry.com for a free price quote on your jewelry design. To see examples of his work visit Payne’s Custom Jewelry.

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Rapaport, October 21, 2009: Diamond Jewelry Sell Big at Christie’s and Sotheby’s

RAPAPORT… Christie’s and Sotheby’s held diamond and jewelry auctions this week in New York. Strong prices were achieved for diamonds at both sales. Christie’s New York held its auction on October 21. During the morning session titled: Jewels – the New York Sale and the Annenberg Diamond, the total garnered 801800. The top lot was the Annenberg Diamond, a 32.01 carat, D, flawless emerald-cut diamond flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds of 1.61 carats and 1.51 carats, which sold for 98500 against a presales estimate of million to million. Together with the afternoon sale, Christie’s Rare Jewels and Objets dArt: A Superb Collection, Christie’s reported a grand total of 513050 and a combined sell-through rate of 85 percent by lot. Rahul Kadakia, head of jewelry at Christies New York, said, it was as if the recession never happened. “Virtually every lot exceeded its estimate and the .7 million Annenberg Diamond astonished even the most seasoned diamond dealer. It was an auction to remember. And if this were not enough, the sale started again at 2:30 pm and continued until 7 pm, giving collectors opportunity to acquire exceptional masterpieces from the superb collection of Rare Jewels and Objets dArt. The Annenberg Diamond ring was designed by David Webb. François Curiel, chairman of Christies Europe and International head of jewels, said, The Annenberg Diamond of 32.01 carats combines the best of the 4 Cs: Top color, perfect clarity, ideal cut, and excellent …

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What kind of body jewelry can be used in a tragus piercing?

It is pierced with a 16g ring. I have no idea why, but they don’t make special jewelry for tragus piercings…soo someone help me and let me know what kinda jewelry to use. I want it to have some sort of like diamond stud on it, so a small barbell or something, I just dont know what to use! thanks!

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Flea Market Bargains – Jewelry and Bags

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How to make jewelry and wax carvings Tegan Hope Ojai Style

Tegan Hope has been passionate about art since childhood, taking art classes and summer workshops while in school. After graduating high school, she studied drawing at Parsons School of Design then moved to Paris to attend Sorbonne University and soak up the art, history and culture of Europe. The following summer, she returned to Italy through an exchange program with Florida State University and studied with some of the best art instructors in Europe. Her other educational credits include a BA from the University of San Francisco and The Academy of Art, and a certificate in Visual Communication and Design from The University of Santa Barbara, California. Visit www.ojai-style.com to see her products.

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Button Series Week 3 – Frayed Fabric flowers

Do you collect buttons? Want to learn how to make some fabbie, yet inexpensive jewelry pieces? How about some cute embellishments for your scrapbook pages and cads? Let me show you how, www.shopcropsuey.blogspot.com

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What jewelry is used in a vertical labret piercing?

I know you need a curved barbell, but the only kind I see is for eyebrows. Is this the same jewelry? Can I buy an eyebrow ring for a replacement vertical labret barbell?