[Jewelry making - Article 01148] - Re: [Orchid] Medieval pearl setting

[LynPunk]

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Hi Graeme,

    There are several ways that I've seen pearls set into medieval
    period jewelry, but it sounds like the setting you're looking at has
    the pearl pinned into place. Usually done on a cast or fabricated
    piece with approx. 18 ga. or thicker wire. The ball at the end is
    formed by carefully peening and filing the end of the wire to secure
    the pearl. If you attempt this, protect the pearl by covering it with
    a thin suede, and poke a hole through to access the wire end. You can
    also use a beading tool to aid in forming the ball. On many
    Renaissance period jewels the assembly is cold joined. Where the
    piece is made from a series of die cut pieces that are enameled and
    riveted together. Pearls are often attached by wire that is balled at
    one end, and split at the other. The split end is secured the same as
    a rivet. Alternately, a tube style rivet is also prevalent. The Lyte
    Jewel is a good study of this, where you can see the little tube
    rivets used to secure the diamond settings. 

    Best regards, Lyn 

Lyn Punkari
http://www.darkridgejewels.com

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