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How to Untangle Gold Chains with Baby Powder (The Safe Way)

The panic is almost immediate. You are five minutes away from walking out the door for a dinner reservation or a morn…

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Reshaping a Bent Ring Band: How to Use a Wooden Mandrel (and Avoid Hammer Marks)

You know that sinking feeling. You look down at your hand after gripping a heavy door handle, or perhaps after an acc…

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Superglue vs. E6000 vs. Epoxy: The Expert Guide to Jewelry Glue

Ugh, is there anything worse? I looked down at my favorite ring today—you know, the one I tried to lazy-fix with supe…

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The Green Death: How to Remove Verdigris (Green Gunk) Without Dissolving Vintage Glue.

If you love hunting for vintage jewelry, you know exactly how much this hurts. You’re at an estate sale and you spot …

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