Stonesetting with Brad Simon

Diamond Setting Remounts

Always weigh stones when loose and mark the weight on the job envelope, even if an appraisal is not requested.  The customer may ask for one latter.  With a record of the weights, the appraiser will then have them when doing the appraisal.

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Setting Pear Shaped Stones

When setting pear shaped stones, first bend the point prong or V-Tip.  Then place the stone into the crown, and push the remaining prongs over the stone to secure it.

Setting the stone in this manner limits the amount of pressure applied to the fragile tip of the stone.

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Channel Setting Diamonds

To smooth the channel walls on small channel settings, a roller can be made from an old millgrain wheel.  Carefully grind away the metal ridges that form the beads, leaving a smooth channel around the outside of the wheel.  Then, polish to a high shine.  Place this modified wheel in its handle and roll it over the top of the channel wall in the same manner you would use to millgrain an edge.  The result is a smooth edge of metal burnished tight against the stones.  This modified millgrain wheel works equally well on bezel set stones.

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Channel Setting

When channel setting, it is best to intentionally cut the seat too small.  Then, gradually enlarge the seat to fit the stone, which will help keep you from over cutting creating too large a seat.

 

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