Stonesetting with Brad Simon

Channel Setting Diamonds

2009-12-11T08:11:00-05:00

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,...

Channel Setting

2009-12-04T10:29:00-05:00

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. For articles on Stonesetting go...

Pave Setting Diamonds

2009-11-27T09:51:00-05:00

When bead or pave setting dust the mounting and stones with cornstarch. This will eliminate the glare, providing a better view of the metal beads and stones. You can make a dusting bag by placing cornstarch in the center of...

Flush Setting Pricess Cut Diamonds

2009-11-20T09:31:00-05:00

When Bezel or Flush Setting stones with pointed ends, such as marquise, princess, and baguettes, move the metal from the side of the stone toward the point. If you work from the corner to the center of the side, you...

Prong Setting

2009-11-13T10:00:00-05:00

When prong-setting stones, partially bend one prong over the stone. Then, bend the prong directly opposite it, not adjacent to it. Continue working down the prongs a little at a time on opposite prongs until the prongs are all down...

Bench Jewelers Tools Using Burs

2009-11-06T13:07:00-05:00

While using burs you should use a steady, slow to medium speed. Flex-shafts can operate at speeds up to 14,000 rpm, some even faster. Burs and drills should not approach this speed while cutting metal (carbide and diamond tipped burs...

Bench Jewelers Tools Gravers

2009-10-30T12:54:00-04:00

When shaping gravers on a grinding wheel take your time. Hurrying will only cause the graver to overheat and/or cutting edges to be misalign. Always grind a graver with the cutting edge of the graver making first contact. As a...

Bench Jewelers Setting Melee in a Fishtail Style

2009-10-28T11:38:00-04:00

Setting diamonds in platinum jewelry is a true mark of craftsmanship for Bench Jewelers. This unique diamond setting style provides an elegant wedding ring set. Bench Magazine is written BY Bench Jewelers FOR Bench Jewelers.

Bezel Setting Bench Jewelers Tools

2009-10-23T13:52:00-04:00

When trimming the edge of a bezel use a flat graver. Make certain the cutting edge of the graver is perpendicular to the stone. If the cutting edge is held at an angle less than 90 degrees it will have...

Bench Jewelers Pre-Cut Bright Cut Diamond Setting

2009-10-21T13:24:00-04:00

By pre-cutting the bright cut Bench Jewelers can avoid chipping the diamonds they are setting in jewelry. Bench Jewelers tools shown. eBench is the leading newsletter for Bench Jewelers.