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[222] Detailed Diamond Setting Applications
What is one of the causes of a "rippling or jagged" effect around an inside cutting edge in a Gypsy or Flush setting? How can this be avoided? When an edge of a cutting tool (of any shape) glances over or hits a facet it will ride above that face. In turn, it will.... (2003)
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Show me more articles from: [Gemz]|[Gerald N. Lewy]
Releated Categories: [Stone Setting]|[Bench Tips & Tricks]

 

[532] Finishing and Setting a CAD/CAM Wedding Set
Computer aided design (CAD) was used to develop three designs in multiple views to show the customer. After the design was selected, the wax was milled and the ring was cast, pre-finished, set and polished. Foredom tools, equipment and accessories were used to make the process more efficient.... (2005)
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Show me more articles from: [Visual Communications]|[Mark B. Mann]
Releated Categories: [Tools]|[Stone Setting]|[Polishing]

 

[142] Firing Created Moissanite and Diamonds into place in PMC
PMC is not a traditional material, and so a few pioneers went about tentatively setting cubic zirconia's, and lab grown corundum into the clay. For almost a decade it has been believed that natural stones would be destroyed in the sintering process. And so nobody took the risk. A few brave souls attempted to "cast" diamonds in place in the kiln. Proving to not only be a costly experiment, but.... (2002)
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Show me more articles from: [Clay Gems]|[Deric Metzger]
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[393] Flush Setting Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Platinum Band
Seated at his bench, David Howard, owner of My Jeweler, Inc. in Albuquerque , NM contemplates and prepares his work for the day. Technicians at My Jeweler perform repairs while customers wait in addition to the constant flow of design and custom order work. Their glassed-in workshop located at the entrance of the store allows customers to observe the bench jewelers at work from both the retail floor and the walkway outside. The day I was there, Howard demonstrated a flush setting technique for small round brilliant diamonds in a platinum band.... (2004)
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[400] Foredom's TX Flexshaft
When manufacturing and repairing jewelry products, rotary equipment is essential to the process. Nothing is more frustrating or potentially damaging to the task than equipment that offers less than smooth, reliable and strong performance. The Foredom TX flexible shaft is capable of delivering this and more, resulting in greater efficiency, consistency and valuable time savings with the job at hand.... (2004)
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Releated Categories: [Shop Machines]|[Stone Setting]

 

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