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Thanks for your kind words!! Really appreciate it!!!

Definitely mixed reviews in the jeweler community about it, but as custom jewelers, we always go with what the customer wants :) In a previous project, we also set an opal on the inside of a ring. Thanks for your continued participation and support @lordmark4966!!!

Thank you!!! Definitely loved working with you on this project!!!

Thanks! The blue is Sharpie - those work really well for jewelers :) The lines were scribed with a compass / dividers made for jewelers.

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Thanks! Typically gold scraps like that are collected in a bench tray and then sent into a refiner. The filings and dust are not typically re-processed by individual jewelers because there is potential for contamination.

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Thank you!!! And thanks for the comments / clarification on the soldering portion! Definitely appreciated! :)

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Thanks! Feel free to email us at support@fgconclusions.com with the info (word/words) and any specifications (size, material, etc). Will then contact you to discuss further.

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Thanks! The cost is dependent on material type, size of stones, types of stones, and amount of work that needs to be done. For something like this, one can probably expect a minimum of $150 for a jeweler to even get started, but it can easily be much more depending on the different factors. For a ballpark, expect $150 - $500 for something like this in the video.

Unless the customer wants to do something different, typically, the metal type of clasp that is removed is replaced with the same metal type. For example, if we remove a 14K clasp, then we are replacing it with a 14K clasp. Also, both the old and new clasps are typically marked as such. If you are replacing it with a different type of clasp, it would be best to try to notate the chain as being something else - either a tag or something - so a future jeweler knows they are two different material types.

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If you are referring to setting the opals, it is G-S Hypo Cement.

Prices can vary across regions, jewelers, and stone size/shape. A ballpark estimate for a replacement would be $200-$500. Typically, platinum is considered more durable and longer lasting than a white gold head.

It depends on the stone type. Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, moissanites tend to be ok if set in silver and gold, but don't quench the piece after soldering (just leave it to cool). For most other stones, you risk damaging them from the heat.

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Thanks for sharing - didn't know that! It is very romantic :) :) Will pass that along to the customer also!

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Hi Sarah - I would find a different jeweler. At this point, the prong needs to be rebuilt. As long as it is a decent piece of jewelry (silver or gold), most jewelers will work on it. If it is cheap costume jewelry, I can see a lot of jewelers not wanting to work on it (because of the metal composition). If you want to send us some pictures, we can provide further information. Feel free to email us at "support@fgconclusions.com"

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Pricing is going to vary widely based on size of the clasp as well as the metal type. Most jewelers will probably start at $35 for a smaller silver clasp, but it can go well over $150 for solid gold lobster clasps. We typically go by customer request as to if the metal type is matched or not as well as the type of clasp. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like us to quote it via our website.

Thanks for your comment! In this case, the clasp was pretty well worn / broken, so they were just looking to have it wearable again.

You would want to take this to a jeweler and have them look at it. If the height of the stone is significantly larger, it might make it more of difference for an existing setting. Worse case, you might have to replace the head to accommodate a larger stone (especially if the head is worn). But, that type of task is pretty common for a jeweler.

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Yes - it can be done. You would have to cut one of the chain links in half. One half gets attached to one side of the box clasp, the other side gets attached to the other side of the box clasp. Depending on your skill and the amount of metal, you can solder or laser it.

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Thanks for the feedback!! Hoping you were able to find a video that talked about replacing it! Typically, if the lobster clasp needs to be removed/replaced, you would need to do it at where it meets the chain either directly or via a jump ring.

Yes, really I was looking for any clever ideas that did not require solder work. But honestly, that is the only correct way to do the replacement. I am more than capable of soldering anything, but I do not have the tools to solder gold. And the cost in tools to do a single repair is probably not worth it. Might just have to pay to have it done.

@@mikebarger138 Yes - the jump ring holding the lobster clasp to the chain is typically soldered. The only thing that I can suggest is if you have a thicker / less pliable jump ring and to make sure you have a flush fit where both ends of the jump ring meet together it might be an option. You would have to see the largest size of jump ring that the lobster claw could accommodate. But, you would also have to evaluate that solution vs what the chain is supporting in terms of weight.

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We used 1mm in the video. It could probably go up to 2mm, but that is a guess. To cut metal, it does multiple passes through the metal until it reaches the required depth. But there will be a limit as to how deep it can go based on the cutter tool itself (even with multiple passes). You might want to contact Best Built directly and and ask them.

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@@fgconclusions so do you have a shop? Or a website?

@@kirkgantz9152 Check out www.fgconclusions.com - Note - we don't have pieces for sale - we work with you to design and manufacture what you desire.

Not sure what you mean.... Diamonds can hold up against heat and also most of the brushes and tools -- that is why diamonds are one of the top choices of stones for durability purposes.

@@fgconclusionsthank you for your answer reply!I was asking like when you work with jewelry that has stones in them the one they can’t tolerate heat how you protect them

@@marnien1161 Hi @marnien1161 - Sorry for the delay, just saw this. The best bet is to remove the stones, do the work and then reset them. If you have access to a laser and are careful, you might be able to use the laser for repair on it.

Thanks! He was trained to use easy solder so that when heads are replaced they can be taken off easily (he worked in a high volume repair center).

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