[Jewelry making - Article 00535] - Re: [Orchid] Good sapphires set in silver

[Neilthejeweler]

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>     piece was made in Gerrmany in the 1800's, the stones were old
>     European cut 

    I think mushability of silver is at least a factor in this kind of
    antique piece. Many times you'll see the silver has been literally
    mushed up against the uneven outline of the OEs and more frequently
    rose cuts. You'll see this kind of thing mostly as pendants or
    earrings because any rings done this way would have worn out long
    ago unless they were kept the deposit box forever.
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