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Post by 1dave on Nov 18, 2013 7:13:07 GMT -5
Please share your electroplating experiments and experiences with us.
WE NEED DATA!
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Post by 1dave on Nov 18, 2013 9:13:31 GMT -5
Several years ago I was called in to identify a stone in an estate sale piece of jewelry, a large dark stone with gold floral patterns in a bracelet.
It was chrysanthemum stone that had the feldspar crystals electroplated with gold. Very attractive!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 11:52:02 GMT -5
I have tried copper plating. Failed miserably with a pooor source of electrons. I have a new fully adjustable power source and will attempt again someday.
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Post by gemfeller on Nov 18, 2013 16:53:15 GMT -5
Several years ago I was called in to identify a stone in an estate sale piece of jewelry, a large dark stone with gold floral patterns in a bracelet. It was chrysanthemum stone that had the feldspar crystals electroplated with gold. Very attractive! Some of the prettiest stuff I've seen is the black nephrite from Stoddard Wells, CA with gold-plated magnetite inclusions. It is very striking and gemmy. Some say the location is now closed due to a cave-in. Rick |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 17:41:10 GMT -5
RE: Magnetite/Jade I think I found the spot the last trip. Need to go back. I have been within 50 yards! The images posted by someone else did not indicate a cave-in, but time and scouting will tell.
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Post by pghram on Nov 19, 2013 16:07:18 GMT -5
Someone here, I forget who, was doing something similar a long while back. He offered services that many members took advantage of. His results were great.
Rich
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