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
X1 White Gold Pre-Notched Settings A B C D E F G Time & Money with Pre-Notches Reduce labor and metal waste Easy to stone set No rhodium plating required for X1 White Gold A. 23995 Princess Pre-notched 4-prong Pendant, 14kt X1, 4.5mm, $16.74 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 8mm. Stone sold separately.) B. 23994 Round Pre-notched 4-prong Pendant, 14kt X1, 5.5mm, $13.30 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 10.5mm.) C. 23993 Round Pre-notched 4-prong Earring, 14kt X1, 4.5mm, $10.29 each. (Also available in sizes 2mm to 10.5mm.) D. 23996 Princess Pre-notched 4-prong Earring, 14kt X1, 4.5mm, $16.15 each. (Also available in sizes 2.5mm to 10.5mm.) E. 23997 Princess Pre-notched 4-prong Setting, 14kt X1, 4.5mm, $13.09 each. (Also available in sizes 2.5mm to 8mm.) F. 23992 Round Pre-notched 4-prong Setting, 14kt X1, 6mm, $9.77 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 8mm.) G. SH129 Flat End Shank, 14kt X1, 2.75mm diameter, $59.23. Prices are at jeweler s cost. To order, call 800.877.7777 or go to www.stuller.com. The 14kt X1 Service Kit includes the most popular items needed to size rings, do general repair tasks, and assemble 14K X1 White Gold components and jewelry, all without the need to rhodium plate. Comes in a convenient, durable plastic utility case. The kit contains: 14kt X1 White Sizing Stock 3 inches ~ 1.5mm x 1mm flat; 3 inches ~ 2mm x 1.5mm flat 3 inches ~ 2mm x 1mm flat; 3 inches ~ 3mm x 1.5mm flat 1 inch ~ 4mm x 1.5mm flat 14kt X1 White Round Wire 3 inches ~ 18ga (1.02mm) 3 inches ~ 21ga* (.72mm) 14kt X1 White Color-Match Solder 1 dwt Easy Plumb Cad-Free 1 dwt Medium Plumb Cad-Free Call for pricing. *Standard Earwire diameter
the Stuller s Model Department is a truly multifunctional, dynamic and quality-oriented team. The product we create shows the intensity and passion of our experienced model makers and high craftsmanship, turning the ideas of our customers into reality. We provide masters that have all the sensitivity and look that the designer wants on the piece. We dive into every single design or project and take it to the highest levels, giving our customers the best quality masters in our industry. We place attention on every single detail or wish that our customers want; giving a total value-added master that will be reflected on the piece that your customers will wear. When you receive a master, you ll have the security of knowing that it has passed rigorous testing, from casting all the way through finishing. Our team ensures that all masters that we fabricate will perform in all production areas with high-quality standards. We take different approaches into consideration when building a master, depending upon the design. We can build it through CAD/ CAM for tight tolerances, geometrical figures and open areas, or we can build it by hand when the design lends itself to a high degree of craftsmanship, giving the master the authenticity or uniqueness of a piece that was built by hand. Regardless of the approach, the model department A Total System Value W O R L D O F T O O L S outcome will always be the same, a high quality master ready for production in a short period of time. We promise our customers fast turn times and a commitment to provide high quality on all new products we make. The Model Department is the reliable source for your new product needs, whether you need a Carlos Defex prototype or a master. We are always there STULLER EXPERT when you need us the most; a total system value that involves all stakeholders in your new product. We act as jewelry anthropologists, understanding your design, your point of view, your background, your philosophy; ensuring symbiosis between the design and model making. One cannot exist without the other. It is like a symphony of elements that when properly combined forms a masterpiece. Our ability to understand your design, what you want to express and to transform it into a tangible object of art charged with passion, is what we do best. We want to be sure that every master or piece of jewelry you receive is handcrafted with the attention to detail you provided when you create jewelry masters. Forever White See the difference! Our X1 white gold is enhanced with trace elements, eliminating the need to rhodium plate while providing an excellent, bright-white surface finish. Also available is a very convenient 14X1 service kit, which includes the most popular items needed to size rings, do general repair tasks and We alloy X1 to meet European specifications for gold fineness, and it meets/exceeds EN1811 nickel-release requirements. Premium white color provides the look of platinum for the price of 14kt. X1 White Gold is available in many forms: assemble 14X1 white gold components and jewelry; all without the need to Rhodium plate. You can learn more about the X1 service kit on the facing page. To find out more about X1, or to see our full selection of product, see your Metals Book, Vol. 54 or visit www.stuller.com. Sheet Solder Findings Wire Sizing stock Grain SEPTEMBER 2008 www.stuller.com ThE STullER STandaRd 3b
on Energizer Watch Batteries. free Get a ^ Sleeve of Callaway Warbird Golf Balls. Buy 400 batteries during the month of September either in bubble packs of 20 or in 5-packs of individual batteries to qualify for your FREE Warbirds. For complete infomation, or to order, call 800.877.7777 or go to www.stuller.com.
F E AT U R E D P R O D U C T S master s touch Easy setting, cushion style setting a cushion-cut stone is not a difficult task, if the right steps are taken. We follow a standard operating procedure in the setting of all of our stones. When preparing to set a cushion-cut stone, we first measure the stone. Once it is determined that we have the correct size stone for the mounting, we can then move forward. Before determining which bur and style will be used to set the cushion cut stones, we must be aware of two key things: the overall thickness of the stone and the girdle size. If the stone is thin and has little girdle, a 45 bur is recommended. Using a 90 bur, in this case, may cause you to over cut the seat and prove difficult in securing a tight fit for the stone. A 45 bur will cut a much thinner seat and proves to be the better choice for this task. If the stone is thick and has a wide girdle, a 90 bur should be used to cut your seat. A bud bur may be your best choice to open the seat up a little to allow room for the girdle. The next step in the process is checking the fit and making sure the stone sits level. Before advancing to the next step, check to see if you need to make adjustments in your cutting. Please remember to remove any flashing caused by your burs. This is the time to use light polish inside the bearing area to promote a cleaner, more couture look. The stone is now ready to be seated in the mounting and tightened. There are several ways to obtain a secure fit. Use the pliers to apply pressure to the prongs. This will cause them to make contact with the stone securing a tight fit. Once this step is completed, all that is left is to prep the prongs and put the final polish on the piece. Good luck and good setting. By Eric Broussard & Lance LeBlanc, Stone Setting Master Setters 2 SpeckFINDER HD for High-Definition Magnification SpeckFINDER HD is the world s most advanced family of computer video microscopes used for workstation applications and inspection in gemological laboratories, jewelry retail and manufacturing. Improve operator comfort, increase productivity and boost company profits View and capture images at 1280 x 1024 resolution as well as measuring, annotating and sending data to your network 360 articulating arm High pixel density on 6.5 screen; VGA output allows connection to external monitor or projector Generous working distance across the entire 1x-90x magnification range Protect yourself against litigation on possible stone switching or damage; perfect for appraisals Ability to examine gemstones prior to repair, to see if gem might be clarity enhanced or have a major defect which could be damaged during setting or soldering Show customer what needs to be repaired or replaced For stone setters, or bench jewelers, lessens eye strain better than any other microscope, stereoscope or lighted magnifier Variable lighting for virtually any application Order now by calling 800.877.7777 or at www.stuller.com. 13-1828 $6,995 SEPTEMBER 2008 www.stuller.com the stuller standard b
Update & Simplify Your Business Our comprehensive Watch Strap & Band Program offers Next day delivery No minimum purchases Long and short strap lengths Complete program: basic and exotic leathers, metal and divers bands Quick-Change Spring Bars on selected models See all of your choices in The Watch Strap Collection, our new 24-page catalog. Many new products are featured, including watch accessories. To order, call 800.877.7777 or go to www.stuller.com
C U S T O M P R O G R A M Custom Designs the Beauty of the bench Charles Baltayan with Charles M. Baltayan Jewelers in Hamden, CT sent us a photo of a pendant to be given to a mother of twins. The grandfather wanted to give something to commemorate the twins christening. Baltayan used a framework of 83164 in 14kt white to which he added the family birthstones, 14kt white, 2.5X1mm flat sizing stock and 3mm diamond cut rounds: Blue Zircon for the father; Aquamarine for the mother; Ceylon Sapphire for the daughter and AA Blue Sapphire for the son. I set crowns, created with the sizing stock, but ended up setting the stones into the channel directly for a much more tailored look. The pendant left with the very happy Grandfather at 3:30 on Saturday, just in time for the Sunday christening! The second piece Charles sent us was the pair of earring jackets you see below. Using two stock pieces that he modified to make smaller, he then soldered his pieces together to make earring jackets. He then set the diamonds. Parts used in this job included 23254, 15mm 14kt yellow trim; 23254, 20mm, 14kt yellow trim; and many 1.5mm yellow and white round brilliants. These beautiful jackets now accentuate the beauty of a pair of 8.7mm diamond earrings. Pendant & diamond jackets Charles M. Baltayan Jewelers 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 image @ 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 70598-7777; or by email to stullerstandard@stuller.com. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN JEWELRY. Meeting Your Stringing Needs These are just a few of the new Beadalon items we re adding to our product line to help you when stringing pearls or beads. We want you to have the best possible tools and materials available when creating pearl and beaded jewelry. Beading Scissors 38-0198, $8.90 38-0199, $8.99 38-0199 38-0198 Bead Stringing Glue with a fine tip applicator. Use for silk and thread, leather and synthetics, or satin cord and ribbon. 12-2051, $4.12 Tacky Mat to keep all of your small items handy while stringing. 38-1013, $5.99 Purchase by calling 800.877.7777 or by going to www.stuller.com. 12-2051 38-1013 Tacky Mat (beads not included) SEPTEMBER 2008 www.stuller.com the stuller standard b
benefits & advantages: seamless fit less pitting strong joints hands free soldering saves time easy to use high-quality construction less wasted metal Manual Mill Guide The manual mill guide is used to center and guide the drill bit when preparing the mounting to accept the Preform Stock. The vise includes a built-in ring clamp, a metal drill guide, and 2 clear tops with 6 selectable positions each for various shank thicknesses. Designed to work with all four sizes of mill bits. 48-1036 Preform Mill Guide FREE with purchase of precut kit, a $49.95 value. Preform Precut Sizing Kit The kits are available in 4 thickness options; 1.2, 1.5, 1.75, & 2.0 mm in 14KY, 14KW, 10KY, 10KW, 18KY and 18KW. Each kit contains 120 possible sizings with 2, 3, and 4mm precut pieces. Approximately $620.05 each based on $900 gold. Note: Charging an average of $25 for each sizing, the kit has the potential to generate more than $2,300 in profit for you. Preform Mill Bits 48-1046 Drill Set (4pc.) $59.95 48-1043 1.5mm stock $16.09 48-1044 1.75mm stock $16.12 48-1045 2.0mm stock $16.18 48-1047 1.2mm stock $16.06 THE PREFORM SIZING METHOD PATENT PENDING 1 Measure the width and thickness of the shank where the sizing joint will be. 2 Place the mounting on the mandrel with the shank oriented on the top towards the locking mechanism. Then snap locking mechanism into place, holding tension on the mounting 3 Find the hole that represents your range and align with the bottom of the shank towards the locking mechanism. Using guide pins, clear top should snap into place. Now, place metal drill guide into selected hole. 4 Choose the one of four end mill bits (1.2, 1.5, 1.75, and 2.0mm) offered by Stuller, which matches your already determined Preform stock thickness to drill through the shank. 5 Using a chuck style hand piece and flex shaft, insert end mill bit into the metal drill guide. The metal drill guide will keep the end mill perfectly straight as you drill through the shank. 6 Use caution as you are drilling by using very light pressure. Let the end mill do the cutting for you. Do not let the bit bottom out at the end of the cut, which could overcut the half-moon piercing. 7 Remove the clear 6- hole top and unclamp the mounting from the vise. You should have pierced through the shank, creating the halfmoon effect on each end which will match the ends of the Preform stock. 8 Open the mounting 9 Set your dividers a 10 11 Snap the Preform Finally, solder on your mandrel ¼ size from size little wider than your shank width and piece into place. together using your traditional needed. mark the Preform stock for cutting. soldering methods. Then, saw out the Preform piece needed for your sizing.
Design Flair Plus Value Introducing Our Sterling Silver with 14kt Gold Collection C B A F E D H Offer Greater Savings with Sterling Silver Earrings with 14kt Gold Posts: 14kt posts offer sturdy, unbending performance. Same great Stuller Metal Mold quality in sterling silver earring baskets. A. 22079 Pearl Cap with Bail, 14kt yellow & sterling silver, 5.5mm, $43.66 each. (Also available in sizes 4mm to 5mm.) B. 22076 Pearl Cap with Bail, 14kt yellow & sterling silver, 8mm - 8.5mm, $77.25 each. (Also available in sizes 4mm to 5mm.) C. 22077 Pearl Cap with Bail, 14kt yellow & sterling silver, 6.5mm to 7mm, $42.56 each. (Also available in sizes 4mm to 5mm. Pearls sold separately.) G D. 1282 Princess Scroll Setting Earring, 14kt white post & sterling silver, 4.5mm, $5.16 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 8mm.) E. 1924 Round Scroll Setting Earring, 14kt white post & sterling silver, 5.5mm, $5.42 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 8mm. Stones sold separately.) Prices are at jeweler s cost. To order, call 800.877.7777 or go to www.stuller.com. METAL MOLD F. 1283 Princess Scroll Setting Pendant, 14kt yellow & sterling silver, 4.5mm, $9.97 each. (Also available in sizes 3mm to 8mm.) G. 22641 Round 3-Prong Earring, 14kt white post & sterling silver, 6.5mm, $5.00 each. (Also available in sizes 0.10ct to 1ct.) H. 1920 Oval Scroll Setting Earring, 14kt white post & sterling silver, 8mm x 6mm, $5.92 each. (Also available in sizes 5mm x 3mm to 8mm x 6mm.) Stock up on silver solder during the month of September. For details, go to our website, www.stuller.com.