Potential commission

**theresa** · 25-02-2016, 11:12 PM

Does anyone know what type of setting this might be?
I have been asked to make a gents ring size Y with a 6mm Topaz in it. She wants it wide at the front tapering round the back.
Before I say no I need to think about it

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**Aurarius** · 26-02-2016, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by theresa

Does anyone know what type of setting this might be?

An "undercut and rubbed-over-on-two-edges setting" from the look of it.

**enigma** · 26-02-2016, 01:15 AM

A difficult looking one? lol
Looks great though.

**Patstone** · 26-02-2016, 06:58 AM

How will the stone stay in, cant it slide out on the edges. I think I would solder a flat thin, say 0,6mm) washer on top and bottom of ring, that way you have something you can rub over where the topaz is.

**Goldsmith** · 26-02-2016, 08:55 AM

The only danger with setting this a square Topaz in type of ring is the risk if chipping the stone when setting it in place. I have made a similar ring for my daughter, set with a round 5mm. diamond, I set the stone using my hammer head attachment on my pendant drill.

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James

**theresa** · 26-02-2016, 10:30 AM

Thanks everyone - I have now passed on the details to a jeweller who has experience of this type of ring.
Best to stick with what you know and not try out new designs on a commission!
I personally feel it would have been unsuitable as a wedding ring. I could see it getting damaged - especially if worn by a man.
Mightily relieved.

**enigma** · 26-02-2016, 10:41 AM

I agree, if the stone is topaz it would be unsuitable for a mans wedding ring, I would have advised them to go for a sapphire or diamond.

**Aurarius** · 26-02-2016, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Patstone

How will the stone stay in, cant it slide out on the edges.

The pavilion of the stone will be sitting in a hollowed out seat, and the metal rubbed over the top of it will be pressing it down into that seat. Assuming there is enough metal holding the stone down firmly and the seat is deep enough, to slide out at the edges the stone would have to emulate Harry Houdini. Chipping at the edges, either when setting or when wearing it, would be the greater hazard, as others have said.