Jewelry art is a very ancient craft, but, of course, with the development of science, it also changes and acquires new traditions. There are several time-tested ways to set a stone in products, which are used most often to this day.
Necessary
- - a rock;
- - metal.
Instructions
Step 1
The most reliable is a blind setting, it holds the stone in a metal frame and surrounds it from all sides. This setting can have a wide variety of shapes, depending on the structure of the stone itself. A blind frame can protect the insert from various kinds of damage. A stone in this setting looks a little smaller, and its possible defects are hidden.
Step 2
There is also a semi-blind setting that does not hide the bottom of the stone. The insert is secured by girdle sections that are inserted into the grooves of the ring and grip the insert tightly. This makes it seem as if the stone is hanging in the air.
Step 3
A fairly common way of attaching a stone is a claw frame. In this case, the insert is held by prongs (hooks-paws), it seems that the stone is placed in a basket. The shape of the "legs" themselves can be varied (curved or oval), but most often they are rounded. This method of fixation is best used for large stones in order to present them more favorably.
Step 4
Pay attention to the pavé tack. In the surface of the ring, drill small holes in which small stones will be placed, but so that they do not touch each other. Now it is necessary to make beads of metal between the inserts, each bead must hold the three nearest stones.
Step 5
To make a corner frame, secure the inserts with posts or balls cut from metal with a graver. This setting is suitable for small stones one to two millimeters in size.
Step 6
The most beautiful setting for a composition of several stones is a rail (channel) setting. Place small inserts inside the channel cut in the ring. The ends of the channel can be soldered for greater reliability of fastening.
Step 7
If you want to create the effect of a solid, shiny ring surface, use an “invisible” frame. Fasten small square pebbles as close as possible to each other. In this case, the metal will be almost invisible. To do this, make a set of mesh frames that fit tightly to each other, in which you will place the inserts.
