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Gerry Kaspers
09-11-2009, 08:39 PM
Hiya everyone - thought I'd post some work in progress. This is a necklace I am making - I haven't tried setting a diamond before. This picture is before I have done the final polish and set the gem...

More to come - I'm trying lost wax carving which is good fun!

Gerry

Emerald
09-11-2009, 10:05 PM
I like the shape Gerry is that fused wire decoration on the bottom of the pendant?

Jayne
10-11-2009, 01:30 PM
interesting shape :) love to see it when it's finished!
J x

Gerry Kaspers
10-11-2009, 09:36 PM
It is gold wire - which proved much harder to use than I anticipated. I overheated it and it went up in a puff of smoke! I had to re-apply hence the slightly gritty texture. Next time I would apply after soldering the tube and the bail but before the diamond. Next time I'll get a bigger diamond too....

Jayne
10-11-2009, 09:40 PM
Next time I'll get a bigger diamond too....

yeah....I always say that after the divorce....
J x

Mila Jewellery
10-11-2009, 11:02 PM
yeah....I always say that after the divorce....
J x

:rofl:


I started some lost wax casting at uni - never got round to finishing it though...something I'll have to have another crack at at some point

:welcome: btw! I'm not brave (or rich) enough to set diamonds yet lol

MuranoSilver
11-11-2009, 09:42 AM
Nice! looking forward to the finished pic ;)
What sort of bail are you using or is it a slider?
Nic x

agent_44
11-11-2009, 09:44 AM
Looks good, I love the shape!