[Jewelry making - Article 00151] - Re: [Orchid] Light entering faceted stones

[Jim Millius]

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    I have only set 8 stones before and I have a question about
    reflection/refraction. The first two stones I set were glued with
    clear finish epoxy. The result was terrible. When the stones were
    loose and I looked at them through the table there was plenty of nice
    reflection. If all that reflection comes from light entering the
    table why does the glue in the setting, which is below the table,
    cause the stone to be dull? 

    I have since graduated to gypsy and prong setting. While the
    reflection is improved, it still is no where near as brilliant as
    when the stone is loose. Is that normal or what am I doing wrong? I
    have seen toy jewellery out of vending machines with better
    brilliance than what I am getting. 

Thank you,
Jim Millius.

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