[Jewelry making - Article 00359] - Re: [Orchid] Benchmark on return per thousand

[Gerald]

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    As a Diamond Setter, the common practice is to prevent such an
    occurrence (falling stones) why would anyone think of using any
    adhesive?? it only gives the mfg.. a bad reputation. We do not glue
    diamonds in anything! We spend most of our life learning how to
    prevent stones from falling out. 

    I know of a "double security" method, its by putting the jewellery
    item in a wire basket (a.k.a. tea-strainer) and leaving it in the
    sonic-cleaner for a period of time. If it doesn't  come out this way,
    it  ain't gonna come out at all ! 

    If  I set 1,000 stones, I can expect about 1-2 to come loose,
    depending on the gold, the method of the way the beads were over the
    girdle, the claws covering the stones edge...a good setter does not
    expect any stones to fall out. He secures all of the diamonds with
    great technical care and years of experience will prevent any
    unforeseen misadventure...."Gerry, the Cyber-Setter!" 



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