[Jewelry making - Article 00446] - [Orchid] Bezel setting transparent stones

[Ethereal Llama]

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    I have been experimenting with setting clear or transparent "stones"
    in sterling silver bezels and was hoping to acquire some wisdom from
    this AMAZING forum. 

    As one of my biggest concerns with my work is durability and
    longevity, I have been testing how my pieces wear and tarnish and
    was quick to notice tarnish behind the stones. Thus far, I have
    tried: paint, enamel, colored resin, and raising the fine silver
    behind the =93stones=94 in an effort to cover or prevent the unsightly
    tarnish. 

    I was curious if anyone else has come up with methods to hide or
    prevent this from occurring to the inside of their bezels? 

    Thanks ahead of time, and thanks for all the previous letters I have
    read and learned so much from!! 

- Llama 

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