[Jewelry making - Article 00148] - [Orchid] Need stone setting suggestions

[Timothy .]

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    I've been asked to make a ring and set it with a 5.75mm diamond ,
    sounds easy enough. The problem comes up with the way I am asked to
    set the stone , I have been asked to set the stone in a band made
    from 18 ga  18Kt round wire .You could say an 18ga jumpring .I have
    no problem making the ring or cuting the seat , just when it comes to
    setting the stone on a permanent basis in this setting is my problem
    .It is prefered to have it set with no prongs and as much dia showing
    as possible, I've made 3 attempts with no luck and now call upon the
    professionals on Orchid in hopes of a suggestion or method that will
    work.Any sugestions , no matter how simple they may seem to the
    professionals are needed and appreciated. Thanks Timothy 



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