Introduction to Stone Setting
Goldsmithing: Stone Setting Techniques
The pleasure and challenge of including gems in a jewelry object (beyond the intrinsic beauty of the gem, of course) is to resolve the various factors that come into play. Well designed stone setting techniques require the proper tools and must achieve several goals simultaneously – it must secure the stone, enhance both the gem and the metal object, it must stand up to wear while protecting the stone, and it should harmonize with the aesthetics of the piece.
One of the first decisions about incorporating a stone is to determine whether it is to be the focal point of a design or a component in service to some other more dominant aspect. Clear thinking on this fundamental question will assist in the many decisions that must follow, including proportion, style, texture, color, location and size.
Bezel-Setting Tools & Supplies You’ll Need
Bezel Setting
This is the simplest of the basic settings. The stone sits on the base plate and is held by the perpendicular wall that surrounds the stone. This wall is pressed over the stone so that it leans against it, in this way securing it to the piece.
Bezels are most commonly used for cabochons, a gem
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