[Jewelry making - Article 00002] - Re: [Orchid] Bead setting prices

[Gerald]

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Dear Vanessa Mitchell

>     how much to charge for bead setting

    This is only my own estimation on Cut&Bead diamond setting prices.
    $1.00 or even $2.00 is a very low price. Who is going to diamond set
    now for $1.00? PER STONE. This is ultra low pricing. Please ask your
    boss to sit down and do this kind of setting for $1.00 per stone. How
    about the tools, burs, and other operating expenses? I, under normal
    circumstances, will not touch ANY bead setting under $3.50 per stone.
    David Barzilay. was correct with his setting fee, If you need a
    different approach on pricing, try working at a rate of minimum of
    $35.00 => $50.00 per hour If you are setting Rolex bezels your
    pricing structure must be at least $75.00 per hour...

    "Gerry, the Cyber-Setter!" and still working at the bench..:>)

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