[Jewelry making - Article 00412] - [Orchid] Bezel Vs Prong setting

[Roberta Warshaw]

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    I have been studying quite a bit of historical jewelry lately and
    one thing that popped out at me was the use of prongs as opposed to
    bezels to hold stones/cabs in. 

    Most contemporary jewelry seems to use mostly bezels (except of
    course for diamonds and faceted jewels). Think Petra Class/Todd Reed.
    They both have an interesting take on bezels. 

    I was wondering what you think the reason for that is. Is it simply
    aesthetics. An antique look vs. a contemporary look. Do you have a
    preference? 

    I ask because I love making "turtles" as Tim McCreight calls them in
    his book the complete metalsmith. I have been experimenting in flower
    shapes, leaf shapes etc. I don't like bezels all that much. I do
    realize that they have a place, a big place but I have more fun with
    prong/turtles. There seem to be so many possibilities with them. 

    Opinions? Anyone? 

Roberta
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