Jewelry by Tim & Friends

Archive for September, 2009

Antique pocket watches in progress!

by admin on Sep.04, 2009, under Watches

Key wind back1849 gold watch innards18kt watch face

This 18Kt pocket watch from the late 1800’s is manufactured with gold mined during the Gold Rush of 1849 in California! I am looking forward to restoring it soon!

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Diamond earrings from drudgery

by admin on Sep.04, 2009, under Earrings

round princess earring

These beautiful diamond earrings were made using stones from the items shown below- Then the bill was reduced by trading in the scrap gold!
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World War I project!

by admin on Sep.04, 2009, under Uncategorized

German frogThe clip (frog) on this German Bayonette scabbard was successfully welded back on using a laser welder.  While expensive, a great benefit of laser welding is the lack of damage or discoloration to the finish of antique pieces.

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