[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] [Book] Stone setting

[Andrew Cooperman]

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    I think that the Wooding books may be the best texts out there.... 
    But the problem I see w/ most setting books is that they primarily
    address diamonds as opposed to colored stones.  While the principles
    may be pretty much the same, the nuances of finishing, the actual
    setting process and the relative fragility of diff. gem
    materials--not to mention varying pavilion configurations, "bellies,
    symmetries, etc.-- make setting colored stones a different animal.  I
    have yet to see a book address this in any depth. Perhaps "Setting
    Color"  would be a good title..... 

    With that said,  Blaine Lewis's setting video is very, very good. 
    He speaks to many of these things in clear and concise words  and in
    a non threatening manner.  I'd put my money into these tapes.  Of
    course, videos are not very handy for quick reference, so taking
    notes is probably not a bad idea. 

Andy Cooperman 

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