[Jewelry making - Article 00285] - Re: [Orchid] Setting bullet shaped stones

[Marc Williams]

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    Peter, Points very well taken.. Like you my father has 35 plus years
    in this business, and I have 12 years setting stones.. We have never
    felt the need to use glue.. And yes I have set tanzintite, emeralds,
    opals, and yes diamonds worth over a hundred thousand dollars, etc..
    Also, glue has a tendency to discolor over time.. Ego has nothing to
    do with why I don't use glue.. I simply don't need to use it.. Maybe
    I am nieve, I do my own wax models, therefore I make the model around
    the stone, with consideration for every aspect of the stone and where
    the stone may break when pressure is applied..I am finished arguing
    over the use of glue.. I will chalk this one up to personal
    preference..I choose not too use it.. that's my opinion and I am
    sticking to it.. One thing I should say before I am finished with the
    subject... My only intention was to let people out there know that
    glue is not the first thing you grab when you are having trouble
    tightening a stone.. That seems to be the answer for most. I wanted to
    make sure people knew that it's the LAST resort for those who need
    it...I know my customers would not appreciate having there stones
    glued in... Marc Williams  

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