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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 3082572, member: 15199&quot;]The &quot;gems&quot; are faceted ( have angles and cut lines) and would have been shattered under the pressure. That is why the maker drilled holes to hold them. Since copper is similar to silver and gold in hardness , some amateur beginners use copper to make tubular holders for real gems. the gems are extremely small and like the size gems they use in jewelry to surround the larger , better stones. I do find it interesting and I have many spare cents around to play.&nbsp; Thanks Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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