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The Gem Doctor Orchid Blog

• Orienting a Moonstone crystal to show off the phenomena 2010 August 1,
  I received this crystal from a customer with the request to facet a checkerboard brilliant oval. I am not a big fan of faceted phenomenal stones as they rarely do justice to the effects. Moonstones are especially suited to low flat cabochons which will display the adularescence optimally. High rounded cabs will have much smaller [...] […]
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Hans Meevis

• Hurricane Uncle Earl 2010 August 31,
  Uncle Earl in full cry.Uncle Hans in full cry. Chillin' out with a cool beer in 110 kilo wind.It doesn't look it but that rain hurts when it hits you....Little company truck got kicked. A board blew off from the next door neighbour.Ouch. And I just know the next door owner does not have insurance.My buddies restaurant sign. One roof, from the build […]
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Orchid Jewellers Blogs

• Congratulations to our latest Student of the Week-Ellen Jacobs 2010 September 5,
  Here’s to Ellen Jacobs!  This beautiful enamel is based on a famous painting.  Do you recognize it?  Ellen did such a wonderful job and the elegant frame setting she made really showcases her enamel.  Our method here at JAI for enamel in gold is as follows. We make our enameling cups out of fine silver [...] […]
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• ATTA Gallery: Finally Thailand has its first Contemporary Art Jewelry 2010 September 5,
  It’s about time Thailand ventures into the world of contemporary art jewelry. ATTA Gallery opened its door to jewelry lovers in August 2010.  It is the first and only gallery of its kind in Thailand specializing in contemporary art jewelry.  ATTA Gallery exhibits and carries works of new talent and established, local and international artists. ATTA Gallery [ […]
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• Hello world! 2010 September 5,
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• Open House at ATTA Gallery 2010 September 4,
  Come mingle with local jewelry artists and designers at ATTA Gallery’s Open House on Thursday September 9, 2010 from 18:00-20:00. Wear your favorite cocktail ring(s), bling or no bling, and come join us for a drink or two while chitchatting about contemporary art jewelry in Thailand! More info on how to get to the gallery, go to [...] […]
  atinuj
• regularly scheduled program coming soon. 2010 September 4,
  As many of you already know I am in the act of moving my studio. I am ever so excited to get out of the basement and into a sun filled room. Until this new space becomes home to k.o’brien jewelry I won’t be posting regularly. Really, I won’t be doing anything regularly as this [...] […]
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