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Re: [Orchid] Bezel setting faceted stones  
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From: Refined Designs
Date: Wed Mar 02 19:38:42 2005
 
     
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>     The problem I am concerned about is bezel setting a light colored
>     faceted stone that is very translucent. In certain lighting
>     situations I believe I am seeing through the stone and am seeing
>     the cutout underneath.

Hi Carrie,

    You're right - you do need an opening under a faceted stone, not
    just to be able to clean it, but so that the culet isn't resting on
    the bottom of the bezel which would chip it, as I'm sure you already
    know. Reading your post I envisioned pale aquamarines I once set in
    handmade bezels where the unattractive bottom of the bezels showed
    through. And the appearance would get worse as the customer wears
    something set this way because it's difficult for them to clean
    inside the bezels. 

    Using step bezel wire is one idea: it comes in straight lengths of
    different heights (for different stone depths so the culet doesn't
    stick out the bottom) and has a recessed shelf which you would use
    to rest the girdle on once you soldered it to fit tightly around
    your gem.

    If the stone is small, you might want to consider a bezel from a
    findings house - the ones I like are thick walled, where you burr
    out the top part to fit your stone (eg. Stuller #20577). 

Good luck!
Cindy
Refined Designs Original Fine Jewelry

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