[Jewelry making - Article 00782] - Re: [Orchid] Inside of a bezel from tarnishing?

[Noel]

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>       I mirror polish the background and inside of the bezel and epoxy
>     the stones and set the bezel before it hardens. That keeps
>     everything shiny. 

    At least some, if not all epoxies eventually yellow. I don't think
    that would be an improvement. Plus the glue will most likely keep
    the back of the stone from reflecting any light, so it makes a giant
    window through to the backing. IMO, better to stick to inserting
    fine silver or other non-tarnishing material behind the stone. 

Noel

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