[Jewelry making - Article 00904] - Re: [Orchid] English terms for setting types

[Christopher Arnett]

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>     The prongs are sculpted using a graver on the side of the piece
>     (?). The edges, "pris au pied" (??) by a cut (recoupe) that
>     releases / reveals (degageant) the stone, can be raised towards the
>     top or pushed towards the base. By isolating it, this setting shows
>     the stone to full advantage. 

    I haven't really been following this thread, and I don't speak
    French, but it sounds like bead setting with a bright cut edge to
    enhance the stone. 

Christopher Arnett
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