Crystals of stones are fixed in jewelry in different ways. The methods depend on the shape of the insert and the goals that the jeweler wants to achieve. If you insert and fix the stone incorrectly, you can lose it or constantly cling to your clothes. Quality work allows you to see the crystal from the best side.
Necessary
- - a rock;
- - a piece of jewelry;
- - jeweler's tools.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a frame called "blind caste". The crystal is located in a recess with a flat bottom, its walls tightly encompass and hold the insert tightly. Stones suitable for this setting have a flat bottom. And since the insert is illuminated only from above, they take opaque stones - turquoise, jasper, coral and others. If the crystal is transparent, polished foil should be placed to enhance its shine.
Step 2
In order to have a stone in a piece of jewelry without support from the bottom, you will need a semi-blind setting. The crystal is held by the side piece - girdle, which is inserted into the grooves of the product.
Step 3
For fixing transparent stones, a "rim" or "tsarovy" caste is good, the insert is provided with illumination both from below and from above. The crystal is located on a support band or shelf. A bezel wraps around the insert and holds it in place.
Step 4
Take a look at the clasp legs that hold the crystals in a "claw" cast. There can be any number of claw paws to securely fix the stone and demonstrate its beauty. The insert lies on an elegant shelf and is all lit. But the legs can break off if they catch on something.
Step 5
"Carmesine" caste is used when one large crystal is fastened in the center, and small stones in the form of a wreath are attached around it.
Step 6
Small columns - corners are made from the metal that is located around the insert stone. "Corner" caste is used when the whole product needs to be strewn with small crystals.
Step 7
To secure a large number of small inserts that form a single image through which no metal is visible, use a pavé setting. A piece of jewelery is made with completely paved stones. Small holes are drilled into the metal to keep the crystals in place. The inserts are carefully inserted into the holes, and the master jeweler makes microscopic beads of metal between them. Each such bead holds several adjacent crystals.
Step 8
For pearls and other stones of a round and complex shape, use a "glue" setting. Make a spherical cup with a threaded pin, and slide the insert with the drilled hole onto it. Cover the metal pin with glue and insert into the crystal.
Step 9
If several stones need to be fastened around the entire circumference of the ring, use a channel setting. Place the crystals inside the channel, which should be long enough to accommodate all the inserts. The stones are cut in a rectangular shape to create a solid ring effect.
