[Jewelry making - Article 00637] - [Orchid] Model making for pave setting

[Nmcho]

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    I am a fine jewelry designer, fairly new to jewelry-making and have
    a basic question about model making. 

    I have a flower design that requires pave -- diamonds -- all over,
    with millegrain finish around the edges. I gave this assignment to
    two different makers, who responded with two different proposals: 

    The #1 person made his model in silver and intends to then pave/set
    the stones and give the millegrain finish after casting/finishing the
    piece in 18K gold. 

    The #2 person made his model in wax with pre-pave and pre-millegrain
    already in his model. 

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two methods?
    Obviously, I could save money on gold, labor, etc with #2. However, I
    do not know the real likely difference in the finished quality of the
    product. Which method is more applicable to my aim, to make a
    high-end, limited quantity item? Or does it depend on the workmanship
    of the model, no matter what method? 

    I would appreciate your insight, and thank you. 

N. Cho

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