[Jewelry making - Article 00078] - Re: [Orchid] Back setting stones

[mary dunker]

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    Back setting literally means set from the back.  The prongs are
    underneath. The front is cut so that the edges of the stone are
    slightly larger than the opening of the piece, the stone is placed
    in the piece. The prongs are underneath and are pushed against the
    pavilion facets or the facets that are on the "belly" of the stone. 
    opposite of prongs being on top. This method pushes the stone up
    against the opening.  Hope this helps.  Stuller may have some info
    printed that they can send you on the method.  However if you saw
    the piece it would be very clear.  Need to have the correct size
    stone. 
 

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