[Jewelry making - Article 00866] - Re: [Orchid] Working with 14k yellow gold

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     How can I set brittle stones, or any stones, in 14k yellow if the
>     bezel bounces up under the punch? 

    Hi Danny, I sheepishly asked a similar question here several months
    ago, and got many responses. Based on suggestions, the solution on
    which I finally settled was to give up on 14k bezels, and upgrade to
    22k bezels, even with a 14k piece of jewelry. The 22k bezel is nice
    and cooperative, much like the fine silver bezels I use with sterling
    jewelry. Yes, it's a bit more expensive than 14k bezel, but the ease
    of use, reduced aggravation, nice rich color and savings in damaged
    stones make it worth the additional investment. 

Hope this helps,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 


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