[Jewelry making - Article 00894] - Re: [Orchid] New Silversmith

[Lee Einer]

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>        Has anyone asked if you are putting backs on these bezels? If
>     so, the piece will be stronger and you can solder the jump rings to
>     the back and not to the bezel. I have found that solder on the
>     sides of a bezel makes it difficult to push the bezel over the
>     stone. 

    Marilyn, this depends on the thickness of the sheet you use for the
    backs of the bezel cups. If you use 20 gauge or thicker, then the
    jump rings will be soldered to the side of the backing sheet rather
    than the bezel, and will not impact your bezel setting. 

    I used to use thin silver sheet to back my bezel cups, but now
    prefer the thicker sheet for this reason, and also because it makes
    the jewelry feel more solid and substantial. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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