Introduction of Gem Setting Knowledge

Dec 12
08:26

2012

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As most of would pay attention to gems due to this or that reason, this article is about to introduce some mosaic knowledge related to gems in the form of ask and question.

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How many setting methods for jewelry making?There are seven methods to inlay gems: bead,Introduction of Gem Setting Knowledge Articles prong, cup, bezel, channel, tension, invisible settings, which are known as concept of combing mosaic in general.Why choose the optimal girdle of a gem is such an important procedure for bezel setting?Requirements of this kind of mosaic method are very strict on the precision. Thus enough importance should be attached to optimal size of girdle.What’s the most ensuring method?Traditionally, bezel setting is regarded as the most secure one among so many precious stone inlay methods. Principle of the mosaic is that the gemstone is inlaid completely within the metal edge that looks like a drawing frame to ensure the solid fixing of the gem on the jewelry, while other methods cannot reach such a safety level. One point must be emphasized is that any mosaic method is applicable and insurable as long as correct procedures are followed.1. Base is suitable for inlaying gem2. Base made with gold alloy should keep consistent with the brittleness of gem3. It should be ensured that an experienced person is chosen to perform the mosaic work.What are the symbols of high quality pave setting?Small particles of precious stones are the frequent application when this inlaying method is used. They would be inlaid in gold closely to create an identical surface. Here is the symbol: 1. Consistent color2. The highest concentration of the gemstone and the lowest visibility of gold3. The same Height of these particles 4. Consistent size of the edge which is used to surround the stoneWhat are elements that affect the price of inlaying a gem?Prices of jewelry inlaying are different due to there are several cost aspects of a precious stone. Elements affecting the mosaic sample price involve aspects as follow: 1. Inlaying Number2. Complex degree of mosaic3. Appropriate level between the base and the stone4. Qualification and professional level of the mosaic masterAttention: gems are usually less hard than diamond, thus more careful and slowing hard work should be concerned, thus most of the mosaic mater would ask for higher wages. Due to the tight model, some gemstone cannot take advantage of the standard polish, and then what is the best choose for a diamond of fancy cut? The best choose is bezel setting which can create a kind of visual illusion around the stone, so as to conceal the dissonance of the diamond grinding. The covering edge which use materials whose thickness is more than 1mm would create very good effect. Thick cover, flashing sculpture and superb crafts of the artisan can together bring the diamond excellent polishing effect from inside to outside, and create an illusion to lead the sight of the people away from insufficient points to focus on the flashing points.What is pave setting?The method which aiming at letting small or very small particles appears scintillation effect, it needs at least 7 gems. Its success of rising into the groups of expensive or luxurious jewelry is due to the undeniable appreciation value comes from the view of the beholder. In the process of the method, the artisan can “squeeze” lots of particles of small size together to fill in the space which might originally need a single precious stone to fill. Another reason that it enjoys much popularity is that the method can be used to fill in the void. What’s invisible setting?The method was created in 20C 30S in Pairs. Jewelry took advantage of the inlaying mosaic will have no any clues of metal or claws that used to fix the stone, the closely arranged and arrayed gemstones are actually set in the metal groove, which is why it is called invisible setting. Without the cover of metal, more bright and adequate light can be penetrated and reflected efficiently to highlight the gorgeous luster of the stone. It is the highly professional mosaic method in the jeweler’s point of view. What kind of diamond is suitable for using bead setting?The most perfect gem of the kind that is suitable for the inlaying mosaic is the round cut ones that is of 2.5mm in diameter or less. In fact the method is the only one that can withstand diamond of 0.25 carats and do not need any kinds of “invisible” techniques.What’s chaton?Chaton is the physical base used to fix size in the process of prong setting. The appearance is like a crown created with weapon, hence the name is prevailed. Due to the various making methods and ability to fix any kind of cut gem of the base, much style of chatons can be attained. In some degree, chaton is the best method to deal with chipped gems.Why many chatons are created into taper?Taper shape is used due to the reason that jewelers or anyone else can inlay carious sizes of gems on it, which can be shortened length according to the need.What are the points that should be considered when taking advantage of channel setting?Channel setting might appear as that a row of gems sandwiched between two rows of gold. The inner part, namely the invisible part of the ring, contains some small holes on the bottom. Thus when selecting a diamond, several points of a gem below should be taken into consideration:1. Uniform size2. Uniform luster3. Uniform size of girdle4. Uniform crown height