[Jewelry making - Article 00671] - Re: [Orchid] 14K Bezel frustrations

[Dave Arens]

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    Relative to bezel setting in a rather heavy 14k gold bezel, have you
    considered or trying a hammer handpiece & just upsetting the top edge
    sufficiently hold the stone in place? It would seem that his approach
    might work unless you've got a very fragile stone. If the bezel is
    too high to begin with, the height could be reduce by filing prior to
    inserting the stone. Then, if the top, outside edge of the bezel is
    deformed, the deformed portion could be corrected by filing &
    polishing. 

Dave
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