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That depends.What type of stones are they?You said semi precious I
would say you need to take them out.They are bezel set.If the bezel is
in good shape you can put an xaxto blade ,a pointed one on the edge of
the bezel and slowly and gently rock the edge of the bezel around the
stone until it opens.Or you can take a very thin saw blade and make a
very thin slice in the bezel on each side of the stone.If the stones
are soft making sure you don't cut them.Then peel the bezel back
remove the stones solder the cuts by slipping a fresh piece of bezel
on edge into the cut you made clean excess with burr and wheels and
then solder your wire and clean up and set stones.Or if you can bend
the wire you have to solder away from the stones and you can solder it
so the flame is not pointed in the direction of the stone and you can
heat sink the stones and you feel confident and it is not a full moon
and you have'nt broken any mirrors or walked under any ladders Do it!
J Morley Coyote Ridge Studio
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