Channel rings

[Gemsetterchris]

Managed to snap this pic today..without any fancy light equipment whatsoever & a compact camera.
Just some unpolished rings for the trade & big enough for you to nitpick the details
0.02ct (1.7mm) diamonds.

[Dennis]

What happens next, Chris? You did a good job with the photography, BTW. Dennis.

[Gemsetterchris]

..They go back to the goldsmith to polish & then to the shop window.
I'm practicing my photography skills..got Lucky with the light this time.

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[Patstone]

Wow they are nice, presumably you set them. Very clever boy.

[ps_bond]

Looks good Chris. North-facing window for the light?

Can't tell if you've aligned the tables or not there... Do you undercut one side and slide the stones in, or make sure the channel is the same width as the stones and move metal over? I've not tried the former so far.

[mizgeorge]

I think they look fabulous!
I've got a big birthday next month if they need road testing....

[Gemsetterchris]

Looks good Chris. North-facing window for the light?

Can't tell if you've aligned the tables or not there... Do you undercut one side and slide the stones in, or make sure the channel is the same width as the stones and move metal over? I've not tried the former so far.

No idea about the light direction but sunny it was
Unfortunately these don't pay enough to worry about lining up facets..save that for the better stuff.

Not very exciting to do but quick.
I cut a thread both sides & with the channel "almost" the same width..I find they slide & "click" into place quite securely with just abit of pushing down to do before buffing & trim the inside edge with a polished flat.



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[caroleallen]

They look fab to me Chris.

[medusa]

Managed to snap this pic today..without any fancy light equipment whatsoever & a compact camera.
Just some unpolished rings for the trade & big enough for you to nitpick the details
0.02ct (1.7mm) diamonds.

the stones are too small. Otherwise I don't know what other faults I'm looking for.

[ps_bond]

Yebbut, if they were all 1ct the ring would have to be about 5mm thick...