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  1. Hollyblue replied to the thread Silver bangle and ring, any thoughts?.

    Los Castillo fused the layers,your pieces appear to be soldered. So it is possible they are design copies and not made by Los Castillo.

    Apr 23, 2024 at 11:16 PM
  2. Hollyblue replied to the thread How to Estimate Weight of a Mounted Gemstone.

    It depends on the setting the stone is mounted in,this gauge helps in some cases....

    Apr 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
  3. Hollyblue replied to the thread How to Estimate Weight of a Mounted Gemstone.

    https://diamondsizecharts.com/princess-cut-diamond-size-chart/

    Apr 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM
  4. Hollyblue replied to the thread Silver bangle and ring, any thoughts?.

    From what I can see in the photo the construction of the bracelet was not simple.I have been wearing a sterling and copper bracelet for...

    Apr 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM
  5. Hollyblue replied to the thread Chunky turquoise ID.

    Yes,many in Texas.

    Apr 21, 2024 at 10:20 PM
  6. Hollyblue replied to the thread Peruvian bracelet/cuff - silver or plate?.

    The "bubbles"are from wax pattern casting,they didn't apply a debubblizer to the pattern before pouring the investment.

    Apr 20, 2024 at 9:49 PM
  7. Hollyblue attached a file to the thread Pin marked Made in China and SILVER. But what's in the center?.

    Carnelian can also be banded. [ATTACH]

    carnelian2.JPG Apr 19, 2024