On Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:17:08 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I havn't braised in a while
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise
but I did some silver brazing, a couple days ago. My guess is that
jewelry repair is the way to go. By the time you buy the torch and the
brazing stick and get some practice, it's too much effort for too
little benefit.

Perhaps for one job, but the tools and skill gained will last a
lifetime and be useful on many future tasks or activities.