[Jewelry making - Article 00010] - Re: [Orchid] How to Tighten Princess Cut Diamonds?

[Drew]

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>     It's not the straight shape of the prong that's the problem. It's
>     the way the seat is cut. The OP described just a tiny drill hole.
>     That means a round hole, at least to me. So the hole, though it
>     traps the point, and would also prevent a stone from falling out in
>     the manner you describe in the rest of your post, does not equate
>     to a proper setting... 

    I agree with most of your response, however my point (no pun
    intended) was to challenge the assertion that settings other than
    V-prongs are incorrect. And no, I don't take whatever I
    read/watch/hear from "industry leaders" as gospel. Not that you're
    entirely implying that, but I'm going to say it anyway. There is
    certainly no better teacher than experience, but I'd like to avoid
    as many headaches as possible by learning from others. Ironically, I
    end up paying $$$ and time no matter how I continue to learn. Have
    they invented that "learning by osmosis" machine yet? :-)
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