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Peter Coombs

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I have over 20 years experience in all forms of handmade jewellery, flatware and holloware in precious metals involoving forging, fabrication and finishing. Also works in aluminium for spectacles and trophies etc

Experience in the area

Many Past/Present clients including: Elton John/Spectacles, la Eyeworks/Spectacles & Jewellery, Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide/Lord Mayoral Medallion, and many others

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Patrick	02/01/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your answer .....
Patrick	01/30/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much. Very helpful
Jill	01/10/12	10	10	10
Darran	12/12/11	10	10	10	Thank you very much!
Liz	08/31/11	10	9	10

Recent Answers from Peter Coombs

2012-02-01 .925 silver:

Hello, It could have simply been through not enough heat. If a crucible becomes too coated with borax, heat the empty crubile bowl and then hold the crucible on its side with heat still on... should

2012-01-29 .926 silver:

Greetings, Yes you can melt if, and it wouldn't be necessary to cut it up first. The elctro plate will burn off in the process. I would use a ceramic crucible and line it with melted borax. Once you

2011-12-17 From Gemstone to Jewelry ?:

OK, if it is in fact 69ct then it should be about 40~45mm+ across ie almost 2 inches. This is really too big for jewellery and I would suggest that if it is a real emerald then it should be kept in a

2011-12-17 From Gemstone to Jewelry ?:

Hello Steve, Is it 69 ct, 6.9 ct or 0.69ct. Answer this and I may be able to give you an idea. Cheers, P

2011-12-14 Replacing enamel paint on Sterling Silver:

Greetings, You should be able to remove it with a scorper, or scalpel - using it with care. I would use car touch up paint as this will give you the hardest / most flexible result. The best tip

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