Stonesetting with Brad Simon

Stonesetting Seminars

2010-04-10T13:49:39-04:00

This year at the Bench Jewelers Conference the following seminars on Stonesetting will be offered. Pave and Micro Pave Theory and Practice. Joel McFadden Setting Princess Cut Brad Simon Advanced Stonesetting Approaches and Considerations Ann Cahoon Flush Setting Chris Ploof...

Bench Jewelers Tools Using Burs

2010-01-01T09:19:00-05:00

While using burs, 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 and drills...

Diamond Setting Remounts

2009-12-26T09:16:00-05:00

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...

Bench Jewelers Appreciation Christmas Specials

2009-12-19T09:13:00-05:00

The 12 Days of Christmas Sale December 15th to 27th You’ve Been Busy Making Christmas Presents For Everyone Else So Here Is A Christmas Present Just For You! We know this time of year is busy for Bench Jewelers. You...

Setting Pear Shaped Stones

2009-12-18T15:14:00-05:00

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...

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...