Jewelry Design Stone Setting Techniques 2

Question 1

What is a 'flush' or 'gypsy' setting?

Accepted Answer

Stones set level with the metal surface in drilled holes

Answer

In a flush (or gypsy) setting, the stone is set into a drilled hole and burnished level with the surrounding metal surface, protecting the stone and creating a sleek appearance.

Question 2

What tool do setters use to push and burnish metal over a stone's girdle in a bezel setting?

Accepted Answer

Burnisher

Answer

A burnisher is a smooth, highly polished steel tool used to push and compress the bezel metal smoothly over the stone's girdle, securing it without leaving tool marks.

Question 3

In a shared prong (or shared claw) setting, what distinguishes it from a standard prong setting?

Accepted Answer

A single prong is shared between two adjacent stones

Answer

In a shared prong setting, one prong is positioned between two adjacent stones and holds both simultaneously, reducing metal and increasing stone visibility.

Question 4

What is the 'girdle' of a faceted gemstone?

Accepted Answer

The widest circumferential edge separating crown and pavilion

Answer

The girdle is the outermost edge of a gemstone at its widest point, separating the crown (top) from the pavilion (bottom), and is where most settings grip the stone.

Question 5

What is a 'graver' or 'burin' used for in stone setting?

Accepted Answer

Cutting and raising metal for bead prongs or engraving

Answer

A graver (or burin) is a hardened steel cutting tool used by setters to cut metal, raise beads that hold stones, create decorative engraving, and shape prongs.

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Jewelry Design Stone Setting Techniques 2