[Jewelry making - Article 00959] - Re: [Orchid] Bezels for odd shapes

[TA Masters]

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    Jim, Try to use wire and braid it, solder the bottom curves of the
    wire to whatever type of backing you are planning and pull the upper
    curve over your briolette to hold it in place. Wire is flexible
    enough to curve as your stone curves. 

    If you are not planning a back then create a narrow basket with the
    wire braided and sit the stone in it making a bail from the wires of
    each end. 

    Wish I could draw this for you, it is not difficult at all. You may
    use the wire of your choice sterling or gold, either would work just
    fine. HTH Teresa


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