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Get an old screwdriver and heat the tip until cherry red then apply to the screw. Don't use too much force as the idea is just to get the screw heated up enough to break the adhesion (by expanding and then contracting). You may need to do this several times. You will hear the oil hiss.. keep adding more as it will wick into the threads. If the end of the screw is exposed apply oil there as well. Don't expect miracles as this has only 50:50 chance of success but its better than brute force. Anil

These stems are not held in very strongly - I bet you could get your nails in and pull it out, this may even be a little safer than the hand lifter because the case is made of 9ct gold and will be quite soft. When putting the stem back in, go softly softly and with a turning action until you feel the bolt engage the stem, making sure the 3o'clock is exactly lined up with the pendant. Hope this helps. :)