Bezel strip height.

[Ruedeleglise]

I am sure I have asked this before, but can I find it……no!
I have a turquoise oval cab that is vertically 4.5mm high to where it then rounds over. What width should I allow to be able to “fold” the bezel over to secure the stone? Also using 0.3 mm thick bezel strip do you think I can use sterling silver rather than pure silver? I know it will be a bit harder to smooth over but is it feasible? The ends of the oval are not too tight…I think. Photo to follow.
Thanks again for your advice.
David


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[J Allison]

Hi David it needs to be just over where it starts rounding, I stopped using the 0.3mm fine silver strip as it is too flimsy , I use either 0.4 or 0.5mm fine silver depending on the size of the cab.

[Ruedeleglise]

Thanks for your thoughts. So 0.4 or 0.5 fine silver……you don’t think I can get away with using sterling silver due to its increased “resistance “ to burnishing over?
David


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