Classy fashion-y silver or white gold rings between $100 and $300? [more inside]
posted by NHlove on Oct 5, 2009 - 13 answers

OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

IdentifyPlantFilter: A new plant has sprung up in my Mother's rock garden this year. She loves it, but had no idea what it is! Can you help us identify it? [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Aug 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Un-matting a Faux (Fake) Wolf Fur Lined Hoodie. Please Help! Details inside. [more inside]
posted by xdeliriumx on Jun 2, 2009 - 6 answers

I need help finding a silver drinking straw for a friend. [more inside]
posted by Flamingo on Apr 8, 2009 - 11 answers

I have this necklace, a silver pendant fixed to a snake chain, rather than threaded through. The chain has snapped on one side. Where can I get it replaced in London? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Mar 5, 2009 - 1 answer

I want to test the silver content of some items. What should I buy? I see people offering silver testing kits on Ebay. Are these a good choice, or would I better off buying the reagents themselves? If so, which ones?
posted by Joe in Australia on Feb 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How much is my silver coin worth? Should I wait to sell it? [more inside]
posted by saoyama on Dec 30, 2008 - 10 answers

I'd like to buy Mrs. Whuuuu a silver teapot/tea service/something similar but I don't want to get taken for a ride. [more inside]
posted by whuuuu on Dec 6, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me find places in the Washington, DC Metro area to sell edgy men's jewelry, and discover where my target customer shops. [more inside]
posted by Redruin on Oct 28, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you recommend places in San Francisco or online to buy interesting silver+gemstone jewelry? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 7, 2008 - 6 answers

How to sell a large-ish quantity of silver bullion and gold coins? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 - 1 answer

How do you rate which country is "leading" in the Olympics? [more inside]
posted by markkraft on Aug 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Who's the first person to bite their medal (photos or it never happened) during the Olympics? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Aug 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Started up a DIY record label with a friend a while back. I'm looking for a rubber stamp that will be suitable for using on a silver-topped CD-R. Our first release was on inkjet-printable discs, which looked great but took ages to produce. Looking at this thread points me towards some vendor choices for the stamp. Anyone tried this method of disc identification?
posted by porn in the woods on Jul 2, 2008 - 16 answers

Los Angeles Volvo Filter: Does anyone know of an auto shop that specializes in Volvo service? [more inside]
posted by thesiameseffect on May 8, 2008 - 9 answers

We need to polish some antique silver, but are afraid of ruining it or removing too much metal. We're talking about flatware, cups, serving dishes, and other tableware. Ideally we'd like a method that: damages the silver as little as possible, provides a long-lasting shine/reduces future tarnish rate, won't kill whoever eats with them. [more inside]
posted by herzigma on Apr 18, 2008 - 10 answers

With the US economy apparently getting ready to go 'foom!', a friend of mine has become very excited about silver as an investment. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm looking for distinctive lapel pins, preferably silver. Help! [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Nov 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Putting silver into the fridge - good idea or bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Rabarberofficer on Nov 26, 2007 - 9 answers

I've tried Google and cant get a good explaination yet. In the last 6 months or so, my silver jewellery gets badly tarnished (read black) overnight. I can clean it, put it on before bed, and wake up with my necklace and rings tarnished badly. I havent changed my vegetarian diet (that I'm aware of), my environment is the same, and I dont wear creams/cosmetics before bed. I've tried changing to different soaps in the shower to no avail I feel its something in my body chemistry that has changed - has anyone got any ideas??? Could it be stress? Thanks!
posted by slaknitter on Jul 12, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I go about getting an assortment of old books, jewelry, silverware, furniture, coins, currency, and papers assessed? [more inside]
posted by Mister_A on Jul 3, 2007 - 1 answer

Recommend some stuff for me in Silverlake (Los Angeles) [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Mar 16, 2007 - 16 answers

Where on earth (well, specifically Toronto), can I buy a simple sterling silver cuff bracelet? What I thought would be a simple search has become almost comically fruitless. [more inside]
posted by generichuman on Feb 24, 2007 - 10 answers

Wherein the apple gods torment me; or why does it take so long to get my macbook? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Feb 15, 2007 - 13 answers

Charity Gift: 16-year-old girl wants a silver wristwatch. Price range is about $35. No other information available about the girl; anonymous gift from tree at work. What hip watches meet these criteria?
posted by JDC8 on Nov 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Inheriting silver flatware: A good move, or a step to polishing insanity? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Oct 14, 2006 - 11 answers

Should I sell my COIN COLLECTION, and how would I go about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2006 - 8 answers

DentalFilter: Anybody else have their amalgam fillings replaced because they're old--NOT because you were worried about their possible harmfulness? [more inside]
posted by lilybeane on Feb 20, 2006 - 18 answers

I want to make jewelry! Like, real jewelry. Read: metalsmithing, not putting manufactured beads on wires. What tools should I buy? What books would you recommend? Do I need to take a class or not? [more inside]
posted by fishfucker on Dec 16, 2005 - 17 answers

Is my flatware sterling, silver-plate, or something in-between? [more inside]
posted by beagle on Dec 5, 2005 - 10 answers

Silver marks? I have a three silver spoons collected at various times when my family lived in England. While I've been able to identify the marks on them, I'm not quite sure whether I'm interpreting them correctly. [more inside]
posted by aberrant on Nov 20, 2005 - 8 answers

I have a silver coin. I would like to sell it. Where would I do so, and what should I be aware of?
posted by solistrato on Oct 24, 2005 - 6 answers

Silver anniversary presents? [more inside]
posted by sid on Sep 19, 2005 - 7 answers

I just bought an Apple 20 inch Cinema display (to use with my PC) but, to be honest I dont like the Silver frame around the stunning screen. What is the best way - safest - cleanest - fastest - cheapest - to transform the silver into black - and the white on the sides --- into black ... plastic coating? Magic marker (haha) paint? Snap on something? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Aug 30, 2005 - 12 answers

Leaning Tree Question: A large tree (silver maple...about 20 inch caliper) in my backyard has started to lean towards the house over the last few years. I am afraid that a thunderstorm with strong winds might topple the tree, but it would be a shame to completely cut it down. Anyone have suggestions to straighten it up, or at least make me comfortable that it won't fall?
posted by Benway on Nov 20, 2004 - 5 answers

What's the best way to buy tangible gold and/or silver? [more inside]
posted by calwatch on Oct 26, 2004 - 9 answers

A friend at work gave me a 1964 quarter - I noticed it is slightly lighter, thicker and makes a different noise when struck than a 2004 quarter. What are quarters made ouf of today, and what were they made out of in 1964?
posted by luriete on Oct 22, 2004 - 8 answers