can i vinyl wrap my gemstone.?
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on of my fingers is size 12 does that count?I would also drop a V12 in that thing just for good measure.
You mean something like encasing it in epoxy? Like the paperweight below but very small, with just a thin coating of epoxy or something like that?
If you try it, please post pics!
Another idea, while not as interesting, is to limit the softer gems to pendants or earrings only, where they get less of a beating. And/or use prong settings rather than bezels, so the gem could be replace if it ever does get damaged.
Personally, I also consider how durable a gem is when considering how much I'll pay for it.
If you try it, please post pics!
Another idea, while not as interesting, is to limit the softer gems to pendants or earrings only, where they get less of a beating. And/or use prong settings rather than bezels, so the gem could be replace if it ever does get damaged.
Personally, I also consider how durable a gem is when considering how much I'll pay for it.
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Or you can simply dip them in mimetic polyalloy like the T-1000, and your gems could also shapeshift along with being protected. Is this a serious question?
Emm i m serious.. I mean anything that can protect the surface without disturbing their lusters and colour play.. Whatever the answer is, i m proud that the famous autumn in New England responded to my question.. It is always an honor..
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Um, hmmmm.
Perhaps you could try breaking your hand before wearing your ring with a low MoHo rating gem. The pain you will feel by “being rough” will remind you to not be rough and therefore protect your low MoHo gem.
If you were going to “wrap” your gems were you considering a holographic vinyl or a simple shade shifter? Personally I’d be keen on the “glow in the dark”, will remind you of a fancy yellow diamond (great MoHo) under UV lights
Perhaps you could try breaking your hand before wearing your ring with a low MoHo rating gem. The pain you will feel by “being rough” will remind you to not be rough and therefore protect your low MoHo gem.
If you were going to “wrap” your gems were you considering a holographic vinyl or a simple shade shifter? Personally I’d be keen on the “glow in the dark”, will remind you of a fancy yellow diamond (great MoHo) under UV lights
emm a steel ring.. I m not sure about it.. But it is a cheep option to play around.. You also can ask kindergarten children to paint on it.. No harm to your wallet
emm if i were to put an epoxy layer on it, i ve to get a certificate for the stone first.. Otherwise it will be written as a treated stone.. A vinyl layer is not permanent so that i can remove it anytime..
You mean something like encasing it in epoxy? Like the paperweight below but very small, with just a thin coating of epoxy or something like that?
If you try it, please post pics!
Another idea, while not as interesting, is to limit the softer gems to pendants or earrings only, where they get less of a beating. And/or use prong settings rather than bezels, so the gem could be replace if it ever does get damaged.
Personally, I also consider how durable a gem is when considering how much I'll pay for it.
Emm previously i did tear my knee ligaments.. But i havent tried to break my fingers yet.. I think i ll go for the clear vinyl so that my opals and sphene can blink as it should be.. I dont want any scratch on it..
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While the idea of protecting your stones is a good one, unfortunately there aren’t any solutions that I know of that would achieve what you wish - a clear removable coating that protects your stones from wear.
If you wish to protect softer or more fragile stones, the only things I can think of are either 1. wear rings very carefully and/or only on special occasions, or 2. wear the soft stones in a pendant, so they don’t scratch.
If you wish to protect softer or more fragile stones, the only things I can think of are either 1. wear rings very carefully and/or only on special occasions, or 2. wear the soft stones in a pendant, so they don’t scratch.
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You mean something like encasing it in epoxy? Like the paperweight below but very small, with just a thin coating of epoxy or something like that?
If you try it, please post pics!
Another idea, while not as interesting, is to limit the softer gems to pendants or earrings only, where they get less of a beating. And/or use prong settings rather than bezels, so the gem could be replace if it ever does get damaged.
Personally, I also consider how durable a gem is when considering how much I'll pay for it.
This is legitimately cool. I've also seen bugs preserved this way.
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These rings on Etsy are purportedly made with diamond dust and then stuck on to the metal. I think they are really cool and the reviews are good but for me personally it is not worth the risk of the asking price.
I have a beloved sphere ring and I baby it so much that it has its own ring box. The jeweler did recommend a pendant but the purpose of getting a sphere is to stare at it.
I have a beloved sphere ring and I baby it so much that it has its own ring box. The jeweler did recommend a pendant but the purpose of getting a sphere is to stare at it.
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If you tend to be rough, I would not do it as something thats worn often, Occassional wear might be fine. If you just don't care and want to do it, then you have to do you.
I do have now 2 set as rings but they are rarely worn, the one as my avatar, never set, no plans to. You do have to warn the person setting that the sphene is a soft stone. it can easily get scratched, crack or even shatter if the setter isn't careful. Plenty of pressure is put on the stone for setting, so always ask. My stones were set by different people. The first never experienced it, he was like never again. The 2nd was intrugued, wanted to give it a shot because even though he was experienced, he'd never done sphene before. he sweated through that process but appreciated me allowing him to do it. In both cases the sphenes were NOT something I would have lost my mind over.
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The one time I assume someone's being cheeky! Well, in that case, here's my serious reply. I don't think a vinyl car wrapping business would be willing to take the chance of exposing themselves to the liability of a potential issue (I'm sure they have insurance for the intended purpose of wrapping a vehicle). I'm not familiar with the process, but it could damage a gem. Plus, they typically charge thousands to wrap a car, so I don't think they'd feel it was worth it to wrap a small gem. Also, how would you enjoy the gem, if it were covered in even clear vinyl? Surely, all the lovely fire and brilliance of a sphene would be lost to the observer.
But all of that aside, your bigger question (and it's a good one) is whether you can safeguard and shield your softer gems during wear. In truth, other than your typical protective mountings, I just don't think so. Even if you could somehow manage a method with resin or epoxy, or even some sort of cap, again, it may damage the gem or obscure the very thing that makes them so enjoyable to wear and admire. My advice would be this... for your softer gems, set them in pendants or earrings... avoid setting them in rings or bracelets. I think that's a fair compromise!
P.S. Thank you for the lovely compliment, but most would beg to differ that I am only famous for being a giant pain in the arse.
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