[Jewelry making - Article 01031] - Re: [Orchid] Bezels for odd shapes

[Noel Yovovich]

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    I expected more replies to the question of setting the heart-shaped
    "briolette" than there have been. So, I guess I'll jump in. 

    If I understand correctly, you want a bezel that runs around the
    edge, leaving both sides exposed. You cannot expect to solder around
    the stone. With a typical cab, you would make a bezel as
    usual--strip of fitted bezel wire on a backing, then cut out most of
    the backing. You would leave a narrow edge to hold the stone in, and
    close the bezel over the top. 

    In this case, the "back" is the same as the front. I think I would
    try doing a fitted strip od bezel wire, as usual, and solder it to a
    thin backing of fine silver. Then I would cut out all but the edge
    of the backing, and shape the backing to the stone as one would a
    bezel. Then close the bezel on the other side. Fine silver is *much*
    easier to form than sterling, so it shouldn't be too hard. If you
    file and polish nicely, it should come out very pretty. 

    If this isn't clear enough, let me know and I'll try to draw a
    better word picture. HTH!      

--Noel


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