Treenbean
Brilliant_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2010
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I really like the first and second settings. Your ruby is gorgeous as well. I totally trust you on the third incarnation of lemony! I think it will be sooo beautiful and different.
At risk of sounding like a broken record, I too think that 22K is too soft. I have a pretty large collection of Indian 22K gold earrings and they usually don't make anything with a smooth rounded edge because it shows wear so easily. Most of the gold has a diamond waffle work type of thingy on it.
My suggestion would be to have him bloom the gold ala McII in aqua regina. It will leave a layer of pure gold on top, all the impurities will dissolve away. You would be left with a more durable metal and the look you desire (matte, satin). Just my 2 cents.
At risk of sounding like a broken record, I too think that 22K is too soft. I have a pretty large collection of Indian 22K gold earrings and they usually don't make anything with a smooth rounded edge because it shows wear so easily. Most of the gold has a diamond waffle work type of thingy on it.
My suggestion would be to have him bloom the gold ala McII in aqua regina. It will leave a layer of pure gold on top, all the impurities will dissolve away. You would be left with a more durable metal and the look you desire (matte, satin). Just my 2 cents.