Prong settings are good for gemstones-especially rough or
faceted stones, irregular shaped objects, thick stones, and any stone or item
where you want to see as much of it as possible. Traditionally used for setting
diamonds and stone where the sparkle or fire of the stone is important as
prongs allow the maximum amount of light to reach the stone.
Lesson: Sheet Prongs-
good for flat backed gemstones, drusy stones,
glass or objects
- Similar
to cutting out a bail tab, cut out the shape for your stone to sit on and
tabs for each prong you want to have.
- Consider
cutting out a pattern in the area that will be underneath that accents the
design of the piece or a quality of the stone/object.
- Anneal
the piece.
- Do any
soldering to connect setting to a larger piece or jewelry or band.
To set:
- Bend
each tab up approx 90 degrees.
- Place
stone in setting.
- Using
burnisher or chasing tool, push the prong tabs over the stone.
- The
stone should be secure in the setting with no movement.
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