[Jewelry making - Article 00727] - Re: [Orchid] Polishing before and after setting

[The Doctor]

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>         I have noticed that after setting of stones, the jewelry once
>     again gets scratches and marks. Then why is polishing before
>     setting necessay. Wont it serve to polish the piece at the end and
>     thus save on the gold. 

    If you are leaving scratches and marks after setting stones, I
    suggest you use your polishing equipment on your setting tools to
    remove the scratches and marks on them that are causing the problem.
    Pliers, prong pushers, bezel setters, etc. can all be polished to
    reduce the amount of marks and scratches they may otherwise leave
    behind. 

    Also, you may want to consider using agate burnishers for certain
    stone setting operations. Any lapidary can make several to your
    specifications. As long as they are well polished, scratching of
    your metal will be minimal. 

James in SoFl

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