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1 August 2008 ZEST APPEAL Sterling Silver Shanks and Settings PRECUT PREFORM KIT MaKEs RIng sizing a snap Silver mill products available for bench repairs

2 Sterling Silver Findings With Lots of Zest! A F C B G D E A 380 Heavy Emerald-Shaped Setting, 20mm x 15mm, $7.33. (Also available in sizes 10mm x 8mm to 25mm x 18mm) B 542 Emerald-Shaped Wire Basket Setting, 8mm x 6mm, $3.29. (Also available in sizes 6mm x 4mm to 10mm x 8mm) C 381 Tall Oval Wire Basket Setting, 16mm x 12mm, $4.67. (Also available in sizes 8mm x 6mm to 16mm x 12mm) D 384 Tall Princess Wire Basket Setting, 7mm x 7mm, $3.45. (Also available in sizes 3mm x 3mm to 8mm x 8mm) E Heavy Marquise Setting, 9mm x 4.5mm, $3.18. (Also available in sizes 6mm x 4mm to 10mm x 8mm) F SH122 #2 Flat End Half-Round Shank, 3.25mm wide, $7.48. G SH129 #2 Flat End Shank, 2.75mm wide, $7.00. Jeweler s $20.00 Silver Market 2b the stuller standard august 2008

creating better alloys Technology department ensures metallurgical consistency the Technology group at Stuller is a support group specializing in alloy development, alloy processing and support of

As a member of the Technology Group at Stuller, I would like to share with you a story that demonstrates how the Technology Group helps support the Stuller promise to get you what you want, when you

3 creating better alloys Technology department ensures metallurgical consistency the Technology group at Stuller is a support group specializing in alloy development, alloy processing and support of these products after the sale. Two well staffed labs give us the capacity to develop, maintain and support a large series of alloys used by both internal and external customers. As a member of the Technology Group at Stuller, I would like to share with you a story that demonstrates how the Technology Group helps support the Stuller promise to get you what you want, when you want it and how you want it. In the past year the cost of gold and platinum has forced consumers to consider jewelry made from alternative metals. Since sterling silver jewelry cost much less and is already established in the jewelry market it became a natural choice. Stuller business units responded to the trend and selected styles from an existing line to be offered in sterling silver. At this point the Technology Group gets involved because of their expertise of alloys and related process requirements. Two requirements given to us were; the alloy had to 92.5% silver and had to be more resistant to tarnish than standard sterling. Other requirements we established were the mechanical properties had to meet or exceed that of standard sterling silver and the alloy had be a match to production equipment. Based on these requirements the Technology Group selected two sterling alloys with increased tarnish resistance to be tested along with standard sterling silver as a reference. Test patterns were W O R L D O F T O O L S investment cast, visually inspected and alloy properties such as color, hardness, ductility and melt range were determined using an arsenal of analytical gear found in the metallurgical lab. Based upon the previously listed requirements a #914 sterling silver alloy was chosen for further testing. The next stage of product development is what I consider a maintenance stage, once an Randy Welch alloy has been chosen parameters for melting stuller expert and casting the alloy need to be established. The #914 sterling silver contains volatile elemental additions that give it greater resistance to tarnishing, therefore special melt practices were required to control the chemistry. A combination of chemical analysis and inspection of cast parts were used to develop melt procedures. Casting parameters and post treatment for the 914 sterling silver were established by casting parts at various temperatures, surface quality was evaluated and parts inspected for casting defects. We stringently prepare and test new alloys, so you can work with confidence. This means you receive the best performing alloy available in the metal quality of your choice, when you need it, the way that you want it, every time. Preform Sizing Stock Saves You Time & Money PREFORM sizing stock will more than pay for itself with the time it saves, the waste it eliminates, and the higher quality product it yields. Precut PREFORM Sizing Stock is supplied in 4 thickness options: 1.2, 1.5, 1.75, & 2.0 mm and premeasured to size rings 1/2 to 3 1/2 sizes up in 1/2 size increments in 1.5, 2, 3, 4 and 5mm precut lengths. Available in 10KY, 10KW, 14KY, 14KW, 14X1, 18KY, 18KW, and sterling silver. PREFORM Precut Sizing kits are available in 4 thickness options in 14KY, 14KW, 10KY and 10KW. Each kit contains 120 possible sizings with 2, 3, and 4mm precut pieces. REVOLUTIONARY AWARD-WIN- NING PREFORM SIZING SYSTEM AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM STULLER. Contact us today to order your PREFORM Sizing Stock at or visit us online at AUGUST the stuller standard b

PERFECT PREP FOR SOLDERING B A C E F G D A 54-1911 Skamolex Soldering Round Disk $8.95 Board measures: 41/2 round x 1/2 thick. B 54-1912 Skamolex Soldering Round Disk $9.

4 PERFECT PREP FOR SOLDERING B A C E F G D A Skamolex Soldering Round Disk $8.95 Board measures: 41/2 round x 1/2 thick. B Skamolex Soldering Round Disk $9.95 Board measures: 53/4 round x 1/2 thick. C Skamolex Soldering Block $3.99 Board measures: length 51/2 x width 23/4 x 1.38 thick. D Dandix Paste Flux $7.64 Paste flux for use in low-temperature brazing and silver soldering. Contains no fluoride. Sold in 8 oz. jars. E Magic Flame $12.75 Use full strength for a superior, hard-soldering, paste flux. Biodegradable, contains boric acid, borax, sodium fluoborate. Excellent, fire-coat dip. Sold in 8 oz. jars. F Green Stop-Off Pen $9.00 The most effective means to prevent solder flow. Use like a felt tip marker to mask the areas where you DO NOT want solder to flow. G Firescoff RJ $32.95 Introducing NEW Firescoff RH Ceramic coating technology that protects and prevents rhodium-plated jewelry from turning black during resizings or repairs. Avoid the need, time and cost required to strip and re-electroplate rhodium coatings. 4b the stuller standard august 2008

T E C H T I P S 1 2 3 1. 14-0110. starweld JeWelrY MICrOWelDer.

electronics, tooling and repair. Because the laser is air cooled, the laser head and power supply can be integrated into a single work chamber. Available as 80 Joule DX model and 100 Joule LX model.

See more wheels at www.stuller.com. Sold each. 3. 10-9100 & 10-9141. 3M radial BrIstle DIsKs. Excellent for gold, silver, copper, pewter and brass applications.

5 T E C H T I P S starweld JeWelrY MICrOWelDer. The StarWeld microwelders are easy-to-use, lowmaintenance laser welders for manual spot and seam welding, currently used in such industries as jewelry manufacturing and repair, dental and medical, electronics, tooling and repair. Because the laser is air cooled, the laser head and power supply can be integrated into a single work chamber. Available as 80 Joule DX model and 100 Joule LX model. Call for pricing. AUGUST , , & M satin-finish WHeels, MOuNteD Shank. Wheel 7 8 x 1 4. Available in luster bright, fine, medium and course. See more wheels at Sold each & M radial BrIstle DIsKs. Excellent for gold, silver, copper, pewter and brass applications. Great for cleaning and maintaining tiny, hard-toreach areas and fine detail. Recommended speed for most applications: 15,000 RPMs, Maximum (MOS) 30,000 RPM. See all available sizes and grits at Sold each. master s touch Laserwelding 925 Sterling Silver working with Sterling Silver still frustrates the average person to no end from having to pull soft delicate stones for a simple sizing, to having to deal with heavilyplated silver the torch burns off. Then you have to re-plate, risking rhodium contamination or chipping or breaking the stone while re-setting. It is all too time consuming for what is typically charged. Using your laser can be the trick for this troubled but popular metal. First cut or prep metal, then re-align the pieces. Then use 3M Scotch Brite wheel ( ) or Radial Bristle Brush (10-101) to remove the shine from the desired welding area. (Using a marker to darken the area can work, but it does not consistent draw the energy into the metal as a roughed up surface will.) Parameters on your Rofin laser, depending on thickness of metal, should range from V, 4.5ms, focus 8-18 (very narrow focus can create a hole straight through the metal). While prepping the piece, if the metal seems spongy or overly porous, use a ramp-down pulse shape. This will allow the metal to cool more slowly and form a greater bond. When filling in the seam with wire, using sterling weld hard wire instead of 925 Sterling. As the 925 Sterling is very reflective, you would have to use higher and higher voltage to flow the metal. This leads to pitting and cracking in the piece. The slightly lower silver content of the silver weld hard will flow at lower voltage and with less splashing. Polishing should leave your sterling ring nearly seamless. With sterling, like costume jewelry, I always start with a test shot at a lower voltage and work up from there. This may take an extra two or three seconds of my time but finding the exact temperature for each piece will make stronger joints in the long run. Welding plated rings should not be a problem. Because the heat is isolated, you will not burn off the plating. After finishing your weld, sand and prep the seam as normal. But when polishing, only use red rouge to prevent removing any other plating. This should leave you with only a small area to pen plate at the end. By Grayson Carroll II, Laser Specialist The STUller STAndArd 5b

Stuller Clean Scrap Return Program Turn Your Clean Scrap into New Product in 3 Working Days... How it Works: Send clean karat gold and/or clean silver scrap.

6 Stuller Clean Scrap Return Program Turn Your Clean Scrap into New Product in 3 Working Days... How it Works: Send clean karat gold and/or clean silver scrap. When we receive your scrap shipment, we will qualify the metal and verify the weight. We will then melt your clean scrap and fire assay a sample. We will notify you of the results. All settlement will be credited to your Stuller account based on after-melt weight, at second London Fix on the day of settlement. For more information, check our website at

7 C U S T O M P R O G R A M Custom Designs the Beauty of the bench Bill Ferrell with Jewelers Choice, Inc. in Memphis, TN sent in a photo of this 20mm round amethyst dangle, created from a customer s matching pair of amethysts purchased in Thailand. After creating additional prongs, he set each amethyst into the center of the dangle. Bill said he enlarged the top loop to fit over the diamond loop earrings. Using earring dangle #22959, he set 64 round diamonds totalling 1.02 ct tw along the edges of the dangle. He says the customer was so excited to have this to wear as a souvenir of her trip to Thailand. amethyst earring Jewelers Choice, Inc. By submitting your design, you warrant that you have the right to make, use, and sell the designs you submit and guarantee there are no copyright infringements. You also agree to permission to print, identification as the creator of the piece, and that Stuller can release your contact information, if necessary. Stuller provides publication service only and is not liable for copyright infringements on Custom Design submissions. Please prepare your submission in the following manner: in-focus color photo or digital 300dpi (72dpi, 12 x 17 ); your name, store name, telephone number and city/state/region if Canada; a full description indicating any Stuller parts, along with your customer s response to the piece. Send by mail to Stuller Standard, P.O. Box 87777, Lafayette, LA ; or by to to stullerstandard@stuller.com. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN JEWELRY. STERLING SILVER COST-CONSCIOUS LOBSTER CLASPS KEEP LOBSTER clasps ON HAND FOR QUICK REPAIRs of sterling silver chains. STERLING SILVER LOBSTERS: SAME SUPERIOR QUALITY AS OUR 14KT CLASPS EASY FUNCTIONALITY USE TO SUPPORT CHAIN AND NECKLACE REPAIRS USE TO SUPPORT NEW DEMAND FOR PRICE-POINTED CLASPS SEE OUR FEATURED STERLING SILVER LOBSTERS IN THE FINDINGS COLLECTION FOR JEWELRY MAKERS, VOL. 57 OR AT Sterling silver lobster clasps 276R, 278R, and are available for your chain repair! AUGUST the stuller standard b

Elegant New Package Styling K J P E M H G F N L Q D B C A Amber Wood Boxes. Sold each. A 61-5580 ring box, 23/8 x 23/8 x 2, $6.96. B 61-5581 earring box, flap-style, 27/8 x 27/8 x 2, $7.20.

8 Elegant New Package Styling K J P E M H G F N L Q D B C A Amber Wood Boxes. Sold each. A ring box, 23/8 x 23/8 x 2, $6.96. B earring box, flap-style, 27/8 x 27/8 x 2, $7.20. C double ring box, 31/8 x 23/8 x 2, $7.87. D pendant/earring box, 37/8 x 37/8 x 2, $8.41. E watch/bangle box, 43/8 x 43/8 x 23/4, $ F bracelet box, 93/8 x 23/8 x 15/8, $ G necklace box, 71/2 x 71/2 x 17/8, $ Reversible Satin Pouches with Drawstring, $2.45 each. H yellow/lime J lime/hot pink K silver/black L pink/dark brown M dark brown/turquoise N white/ivory P gold/champagne Q dark brown/lime gray/silver (Not Pictured) 8b the stuller standard august 2008

F E AT U R E D P R O D U C T S Personalize for Profits Selling gifts in your store is a way to increase store traffic, but did you know that adding a personal touch to any gift makes it special for

You have a tremendous opportunity to sell customers gifts and engraving while they are dropping off or picking up orders.

9 F E AT U R E D P R O D U C T S Personalize for Profits Selling gifts in your store is a way to increase store traffic, but did you know that adding a personal touch to any gift makes it special for the recipient and increases your profits? And, that it will bring customers back to your store more often? You have a tremendous opportunity to sell customers gifts and engraving while they are dropping off or picking up orders. You can also reach out in your community and offer engraving for special events such as graduations, retirement celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, and bridal parties. selling tip: For bridal parties, offer a first gift engraved free promotion with a purchase of a set number of gifts engraved. See more gift and engravable items at Silver Oval Shaped Trinket Box, $ Silver Plated Piggy Money Bank, $ Silver Metal Money Clip with Black Leather, $ Horizontal Opening Matte Nickel- Finished Business Card Case, $ Silver Metal Pull-Apart Keychain, $ Brown Leather & Metal Traveler s Alarm Clock with Photo Frame, $ Sterling Silver at Perfect Price Points we have everything you need to construct and repair sterling silver products. Available in: o Grain o Sheet o Sizing stock o Pattern wire o Bezel stock o Solder o wire Also, select mill product available in Argentium Sterling Silver and Fine Silver. See the Metals Book, Vol. 54 for a complete selection of Silver metal product. Our wide selection of wire, sheet, sizing stock, bezel stock, solder and casting grain are available from AUGUST the stuller standard b

from the Pre-Notched Settings in X1 White Gold Drive Your Business with Energizer Batteries Finding Value: Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Collection

from the Pre-Notched Settings in X1 White Gold Drive Your Business with Energizer Batteries Finding Value: Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Collection September 2008 from the We will close for Labor Day on September 1. Pre-Notched Settings in X1 White Gold Drive Your Business with Energizer Batteries Finding Value: Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Collection