[Jewelry making - Article 00774] - Re: [Orchid] Bezel Setting for Ivory Carved Pendant

[Mlou Brubaker]

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>     The piece is circular, about 1 1/2" across and carved virtually to
>     the very edge of the pendant so I have only abut 1/16" of uncarved
>     ivory for any kind of bezel to rest against.

    You might approach this by making a wider heavy bezel, cutting it
    down to 1/16" except for some longer prongs that are placed and
    shaped to fit in with the carving, and setting it with the short
    bezel and prongs holding it securely. This could also be done by
    soldering prongs to the outside of the bezel, but the one piece
    approach is easier in terms of soldering. 

M'lou
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