micellular
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Rock fever is curable with more rocks.
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Post by micellular on Jan 12, 2017 18:50:17 GMT -5
I'm starting to accumulate lots of sparkly rocks in boxes, and I want to be able to actually wear some as simple silver pendants or rings. Are any of you silversmiths willing to trade setting labor for a few custom faceted stones? PatrockjunquiemetalsmithradioDon(What happened to arrowheadave?) |
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Post by orrum on Jan 12, 2017 21:58:01 GMT -5
Hey you can buy very attractive snapin findings...
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Don
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Post by Don on Jan 12, 2017 22:24:29 GMT -5
I'm starting to accumulate lots of sparkly rocks in boxes, and I want to be able to actually wear some as simple silver pendants or rings. Are any of you silversmiths willing to trade setting labor for a few custom faceted stones? PatrockjunquiemetalsmithradioDon(What happened to arrowheadave?) I'm game, but I don't have much experience prong setting faceted stones. It might be a while before you get anything back in return while I learn how. |
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micellular
has rocks in the head
Rock fever is curable with more rocks.
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Post by micellular on Jan 12, 2017 23:46:58 GMT -5
orrum , thanks for the tip! Most of the snap-on settings I've seen look a little flimsy, but I'll search a little harder. I'd forgotten about them actually. Don , I actually like the look of some bezel-set faceted stones too, and I actually prefer them when they're flush-set in rings because they're less likely to snag. I wear gloves at work and often go dancing; prongs are big pains for both of them. Here's a ring I actually own and wear often.  
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Post by toiv0 on Jan 13, 2017 0:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by radio on Jan 13, 2017 9:18:12 GMT -5
Bezel setting many types of stones rob them of light transmitted through the pavillion that make them sparkle. One would likely never bezel set a Diamond solitaire unless of very low quality as it would appear rather dull and unappealing.
Colored stones should be no big problem and I have actually done a few very much like micellular's ring in the above pic. I have done exactly ONE snap in setting and swore to never use one again. They just don't have the eye appeal and durability of a quality setting.
I have the tools needed to set all manner of faceted stones, but due to arthritic fingers, I seldom work with tiny stones
Michelle: Send me some pics of your "Sparkly rocks in boxes" and we will discuss setting options. If you no longer have my e mail address, I'll send it again in a PM
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micellular
has rocks in the head
Rock fever is curable with more rocks.
Member since September 2015
Posts: 640
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Post by micellular on Jan 13, 2017 14:12:15 GMT -5
Bezel vs prong for good light return makes a lot of sense, radio. Sending you a message! |
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