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@katbran Is in Australia! Perhaps she might be willing to share what solvent(s) she prefers?
 
yssie said:
@katbran Is in Australia! Perhaps she might be willing to share what solvent(s) she prefers?
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It’s a shame we can’t get Attack here - it can’t be shipped either.
I use Acetone- get an ear bud ( cue-tip for America) and apply to the cup . Then take a tiny file or Emory and sand the pin . You may be able to use a pin and peel or scrape of any on the cup . It’s good to give the pin a hard sand to rough it up - this creates more surface area for the glue .
Now the pearl you can use the Acetone ear bud to clean the area around the drill hole. You can then use a fine needle and scrape the actual drill hole working your way around the interior. Then knock any debris out .

you can use gel super glue

then hold the back pin with small pliers put a drop of glue on the pin end and push your pearl on and when it’s flush with the surface- give it a little twist .

all done
 
katbran said:
It’s a shame we can’t get Attack here - it can’t be shipped either.
I use Acetone- get an ear bud ( cue-tip for America) and apply to the cup . Then take a tiny file or Emory and sand the pin . You may be able to use a pin and peel or scrape of any on the cup . It’s good to give the pin a hard sand to rough it up - this creates more surface area for the glue .
Now the pearl you can use the Acetone ear bud to clean the area around the drill hole. You can then use a fine needle and scrape the actual drill hole working your way around the interior. Then knock any debris out .

you can use gel super glue

then hold the back pin with small pliers put a drop of glue on the pin end and push your pearl on and when it’s flush with the surface- give it a little twist .

all done
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If you use gel superglue then it comes with its own release gel. Magic.
 
katbran said:
It’s a shame we can’t get Attack here - it can’t be shipped either.
I use Acetone- get an ear bud ( cue-tip for America) and apply to the cup . Then take a tiny file or Emory and sand the pin . You may be able to use a pin and peel or scrape of any on the cup . It’s good to give the pin a hard sand to rough it up - this creates more surface area for the glue .
Now the pearl you can use the Acetone ear bud to clean the area around the drill hole. You can then use a fine needle and scrape the actual drill hole working your way around the interior. Then knock any debris out .

you can use gel super glue

then hold the back pin with small pliers put a drop of glue on the pin end and push your pearl on and when it’s flush with the surface- give it a little twist .

all done
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Thank you
that sounds simple enough
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
We have this redicoulssly higj mirror at work
im yet to meet this mysterious tall person who can even reach the cost hook
But i think i stumbled upon the technique of taking a half descent mirror shot20210809_150542.jpg
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That’s a far better ear shot than I’ve ever managed!!
 
Crystal_Dreams said:
That’s a far better ear shot than I’ve ever managed!!
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We'll see if im ever able to take one like that ever again
Dang ! My smilies are on the blink

It think it does inspire me to alternate my earings to work more often now
 
I bought these antique pearl dangles and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival! 14K yellow gold and ~7.6mm black Tahitians.

I absolutely love them...I hope the pearls are pretty IRL. They are far from perfect...different colors, clearly aged...but I couldn't say no and I am in love with the settings!

There was "failed attempt" at delivery over the weekend...with no updates since. :blackeye:

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Cerulean said:
I bought these antique pearl dangles and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival! 14K yellow gold and ~7.6mm black Tahitians.

I absolutely love them...I hope the pearls are pretty IRL. They are far from perfect...different colors, clearly aged...but I couldn't say no and I am in love with the settings!

There was "failed attempt" at delivery over the weekend...with no updates since. :blackeye:

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They look super pretty - love the settings and those pearls are colourfests! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and pics when you (actually!) get them! :cool2:
 
Cerulean said:
I bought these antique pearl dangles and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival! 14K yellow gold and ~7.6mm black Tahitians.

I absolutely love them...I hope the pearls are pretty IRL. They are far from perfect...different colors, clearly aged...but I couldn't say no and I am in love with the settings!

There was "failed attempt" at delivery over the weekend...with no updates since. :blackeye:

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Have they arrived yet ?
 
Today
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Had a bit of trouble finding something to accompany it
Only took 2 attempts to remenber how to get the photo from the work mirror

These earings - and some of yesterdays onsomble were part of a wonderful pearl parcel from 3 lovelly PSers
 
Cerulean said:
I bought these antique pearl dangles and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival! 14K yellow gold and ~7.6mm black Tahitians.

I absolutely love them...I hope the pearls are pretty IRL. They are far from perfect...different colors, clearly aged...but I couldn't say no and I am in love with the settings!

There was "failed attempt" at delivery over the weekend...with no updates since. :blackeye:

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They came, they came!

They are beautiful. Light, feminine and I love the rainbowy swirls in the pearls. I suspect these are not antique, but vintage.

The color difference is far less dramatic IRL. One clearly has more fuschia and is lighter, whereas the other is stronger green/blue.

First photo is closest to what my eyes see…although the dominant colors recede and secondary colors come forward depending on the lighting. They are interesting pearls!

My only concern is that the dangles are plated gold, not solid. They are obviously stamped 14k, but the patina seems odd. If this is the case fingers crossed they don’t irritate my ears!

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I think here the color difference is most obvious

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Cerulean said:
They came, they came!

They are beautiful. Light, feminine and I love the rainbowy swirls in the pearls. I suspect these are not antique, but vintage.

The color difference is far less dramatic IRL. One clearly has more fuschia and is lighter, whereas the other is stronger green/blue.

First photo is closest to what my eyes see…although the dominant colors recede and secondary colors come forward depending on the lighting. They are interesting pearls!

My only concern is that the dangles are plated gold, not solid. They are obviously stamped 14k, but the patina seems odd. If this is the case fingers crossed they don’t irritate my ears!

2152AC65-AB8E-452B-891F-2E1720BC23C8.jpeg

91D003A6-F13D-4E99-92CE-1267943DA374.jpegFCAF0562-B530-49FB-9B9C-4EFCB3805E29.jpeg390B2A39-BE4F-4424-A0C6-DBCF3D4B3ED3.jpeg

I think here the color difference is most obvious

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Oh they look so pretty
Good luck and best wishes for trouble free enjoyment
 
They are gorgeous!
I have seen gold oxidize and turn dark, based on the alloys and climate. Try wiping the wires with a jewelry polishing cloth.
If that doesn't work, you can also try a teeny bit of Tarn-X on a cotton swab, then rinse.
Just don't get any on the pearls, of course.
 
stracci2000 said:
They are gorgeous!
I have seen gold oxidize and turn dark, based on the alloys and climate. Try wiping the wires with a jewelry polishing cloth.
If that doesn't work, you can also try a teeny bit of Tarn-X on a cotton swab, then rinse.
Just don't get any on the pearls, of course.
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You’re making me realize I don’t have a proper jewelry cleaning cloth! Buying one now. Thank you for the tips! Good to know it’s not out of the norm - I had just never seen it before!
 
Cerulean said:
You’re making me realize I don’t have a proper jewelry cleaning cloth! Buying one now. Thank you for the tips! Good to know it’s not out of the norm - I had just never seen it before!
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They work wonders!
The kind I use is treated. It is called Fabulustre. It will make all your metals shiny again. But don't use it on the pearls!
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Woke up in the middle of the night with sn itchy ear
Scratched what i thought was 'gunk' from behind my piercing in a half asleep state and flicked it down the side of the bed (gross i know - i was asleep)
Then realized it was an earing back
Sat up and turned light one
Two pearl earings in the bed with one back
The other back will be safe under the bed somewhere
Sigh
Gary says dont wear earings to bed
Sigh
 
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