[Jewelry making - Article 00084] - Re: [Orchid] Flush Setting

[Carol Ackerman]

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    General rule of thumb is to have the opening be about 95% of the
    diameter or the stone. It of course depends on the softness of the
    metal you are working with, the girdle thickness of the diamond, and
    the size of the diamond. The bigger the diamond, the less hard I am
    inclined to push on it, especially if it is customers. You can always
    go back and tighten it with a hammer handpiece in the case of the
    larger stones. 

Carol
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