[Jewelry making - Article 00036] - Re: [Orchid] Bezel setting faceted stones

[Carrie Nunes]

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Hi everyone,

    I think I may have answered my own question, although I am still very
    interested to hear any replies. I was not making the opening on the
    bezel backing large enough. I just spent some time enlarging the
    opening and it looks so much better when looking down through the
    top of the stone.  I also closely examined an antique ring I have
    that is bezel set with a very translucent faceted amethyst. The
    opening underneath is almost the size of the stone. So I am gathering
    that, especially with stones that are this translucent, it really
    requires an opening almost the size of the stone itself so the
    remaining backing metal is not visible through the stone. Any
    thoughts on this are welcome. Thanks! 

Carrie Nunes
http://www.metalpetalsworkshop.com

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