[Jewelry making - Article 00348] - [Orchid] Using 24K bezels

[Alma Rands]

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    I was wondering if one could use 24K gold for bezels or is it too
    soft? If 24K can be used, what gauge would be the best? I have a 24K.
    gold maple leaf coin which I have been cutting pieces off of to roll
    out for keum boo. The thought occurred to me that perhaps I could
    roll out a bezel strip.. I just priced some 18K and 22K bezel stock
    and was flabergasted at the price and decided perhaps I could make my
    own out of 24K.

    Ideally I know that the 24K should be alloyed down to 18K or 22K,
    but doubt that I want to get into anything that labor intensive, and
    would be delighted if I could use the 24K. 

Thanks Alma.
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