Red Cigar Jewells

I found some flat round glass beads on ebay and then mounted with jewelers wax and turned them down on a lathe using a diamond grinding wheel as my cutting tool.  They polished up quite nicely.  Re color, they should really be more of a deep amber color than red.  When installed in the cigar lighter the amber looks a lot darker than it does unmounted.  I have attached some photos of my process.

Thanks Pete. I sent you a private message about these. They look great for my plans. My offer is in the message too.


Gary Parsons

I have added pics

private message sent to you Pete.
Gary

I am interested in a couple of these. Please advise.

John Meredith

Hi Gary
I would have these 4 red jewels available. They are NOS and never in a car.
I do not know what they are worth so if you are interested just make me an offer on 1 or more.
Pete

Thanks Mike.I have not thought about using a screwdriver end for this. Will investigate it. I have been looking at the less expensive cigar lighters to salvage the jewells too.


Gary Parsons

I have soursed jewels by removing them from less expensive lighters. I have also heard of people cutting screwdriver handles up to make jewels although I have not done that personally. I have not heard of a sourse for purchasing jewels.
CORDially Mike

I plan on fabricating the Cigar lighters and need the red jewells. Anyone know where to purchase them? I know other colors were offered. Can anyone post how many different colors?


Gary Parsons