[Jewelry making - Article 01460] - Re: [Orchid] What Gauge to use in Tube Setting?

[Marya DeBlasi]

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>     I am proceeding into uncharted waters and I need to know what gauge
>     of gold to use for a tube setting. The stones are faceted 20x15
>     ovals- 

    Sharon, (and anyone else who might be of help} I thought I was
    getting the hang of tube setting pretty well, when I got it into my
    head that I'd like to to set some oval peridot for earrings. I bought
    the stones----and now I'm stumped.

    *The oval of my sterling tubing is not the same dimensions as the
    oval of the stones. 

    *I can not find a tool that will allow me to stretch & reshape the
    tube to the right dimensions. 

    *As far as I know, there is no way to drill an oval hole! 

    Sure, I can buy some commercially manufactured oval basket settings
    and just drop the stones right in, but that is not at all what I had
    in mind. 

    If any one can point me to a tutorial or written description of how
    to set oval stones, I'd appreciate the help. 

Sincerely,
Marya
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