bezel-set jasper

[elliboo]

Hi, I wanted to post something a bit different from the PMC work I've shown before.
I spent a lot of time last week at my bench practising things I've struggled with before like bezels and soldering. I'm pleased to say that neither of those things are quite so intimidating now, and I mananged to set a cabochon I've had for a while.

Anyway, here goes....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/4598683486_784dd0aab4_m.jpg

[MuranoSilver]

Gorgeous stone and like the way you went with the design too very elegant :)
nic xx

[amazingbabe]

Very nice bezel setting, love love love that stone

[FiredSilver]

Its lovely, really like the stone.

I've started work on setting some of my Designer Cabochon stones this week too! Hopefully I'll have some pics next week :o)

Becci
x

[elliboo]

Thank you everyone. The stone is from Designer Cabochons - spent rather too much money last year with them!

[emroyjewels]

Beautiful - love the simple lines of the setting, cause they really set the stone off well. My attempts at bezel setting were horrendous- but its great to see practice does make perfect. Maybe I'll give it another go!

Em.

[Meriwee]

What a lovely pendant !

[steelarts]

Now that's very nice, I like that a lot. How long does it take to make something like this?

[elliboo]

not sure about perfect, but definately less bad!

I'm not sure how long it took (cos there was a bit of swearing and re-doing in the middle!) Would probably take someone more experienced an hour or 2 or maybe I'm being hopeful! It took me less than 6 hours (how long I was in the studio, but I was doing quite a few other things at the same time!

[daisychain]

That is beautiful! Such a perfect setting for that stone, and I like the simple bezel too.

[Gemma]

Lovely. I like the simplicity of the setting. Shows off the stone beautifully. Any tips for setting odd shaped stones?

[Dennis]

Try checking your progress on a light box. (see A Mini Light Box For tricky Bezels). If the stone is pebble shaped, there is no need to make a back. Just make a wider well fittig bezel, say 3 1/2 - 4.0mm wide and solder on a jump ring, or make a bail. Now fitt the bezel back onto the stone. Burnish down a little at the front, then a little at the back and keep on until it s pressed down neatly. Kind regards, Dennis.

[Gemma]

You know- I think I'm going to find out where Dennis lives and move in next door! Thanks for all the tips Dennis- you're a superstar!

[daisychain]

Try checking your progress on a light box. (see A Mini Light Box For tricky Bezels). If the stone is pebble shaped, there is no need to make a back. Just make a wider well fittig bezel, say 3 1/2 - 4.0mm wide and solder on a jump ring, or make a bail. Now fitt the bezel back onto the stone. Burnish down a little at the front, then a little at the back and keep on until it s pressed down neatly. Kind regards, Dennis.

Dennis you are a star! I've got a lovely Picasso Jasper that is curved both front and back, and I've been trying to figure out if it was possible to do what you've just described - thank you!

[griffT]

Well done Sharon, it's a fiddly business.

Well it is going to be easier next time, if only because you know, before you start that you can do it!

Nick.

[Ominicci]

Lovely setting Sharon well done!! Need to get my cabs out and have another look at them.

[Dennis]

[QUOTE=Gemma;36374]You know- I think I'm going to find out where Dennis lives and move in next door!
I live next to a fire station, which is reassuring when I'm soldering. They have lots of space, if you're willing to join up. On open days my grandchildren get to climb on the engines. Well done Sharon, Dennis.

[elliboo]

Sounds good Dennis. Fantastic jewellery maker and men in uniform - what more could a girl want!

[wheely]

Lovely stone :)

[jille]

ooh I love this setting with this stone, I could spend all my pocket money with Designer cabs
jille