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<p>[QUOTE="Finnclouds, post: 9738397, member: 84680"]I was trying to clean this lavalier necklace very, very carefully (toothpick and a microfiber cloth and a little silverpolish), but the little ring soldered at one end of the necklace broke in half at the slightest tuck. :-( It must have been pretty close to breaking to start with, so I’m glad it happened before I wore and lost it without noticing. I’ve done that before. </p><p><br /></p><p>I’d really love love some expert advice now. [USER=5006]@kyratango[/USER]?</p><p>Can a new ring be soldered on the lavalier for the chain? I believe firework is not always possible on old silver jewelry? With strass? Or would superglue or one of the blue light cured glues have to do? </p><p><br /></p><p>It has old French silver hallmarks.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks in advance for all suggestions![ATTACH=full]475643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]475644[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Finnclouds, post: 9738397, member: 84680"]I was trying to clean this lavalier necklace very, very carefully (toothpick and a microfiber cloth and a little silverpolish), but the little ring soldered at one end of the necklace broke in half at the slightest tuck. :-( It must have been pretty close to breaking to start with, so I’m glad it happened before I wore and lost it without noticing. I’ve done that before. I’d really love love some expert advice now. [USER=5006]@kyratango[/USER]? Can a new ring be soldered on the lavalier for the chain? I believe firework is not always possible on old silver jewelry? With strass? Or would superglue or one of the blue light cured glues have to do? It has old French silver hallmarks. Thanks in advance for all suggestions![ATTACH=full]475643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]475644[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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