Jewelry Design Stone Setting Techniques

Question 1

What is a 'bezel setting' in jewelry?

Accepted Answer

A metal rim or collar surrounding and holding the gemstone

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Prongs holding a gemstone from the sides

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Gemstones set flush into drilled holes

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A channel of metal holding a row of stones

Question 2

In a prong or claw setting, what is the minimum number of prongs typically used to secure a round brilliant diamond?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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6

Question 3

What type of setting holds gemstones in a continuous groove of metal with no prongs between each stone?

Accepted Answer

Channel setting

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Pave setting

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Tension setting

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Gypsy setting

Question 4

What is a 'pavé' setting?

Accepted Answer

Many small stones set close together with tiny prongs or beads, covering the surface

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A large single stone set in high relief

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A flat-surface inlay of stones

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Stones set in a grid pattern with shared prongs

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'seat' cut into a bezel or tube when setting a stone?

Accepted Answer

To create a ledge that supports the stone at the correct height

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To add decorative texture inside the setting

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To strengthen the metal structure

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To allow light to pass through the bottom of the stone

Question 6

Which setting style holds a stone using spring tension between two opposing metal walls with no prongs or bezels touching the top of the stone?

Accepted Answer

Tension setting

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Flush setting

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Bar setting

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Illusion setting