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    Default Do you know what this setting would be called?

    Hi, I'd appreciate some help, if possible.

    I've searched for open back bezels; bezel bands; pinch bail bezel; open back setting... almost every permutation I can think of.

    Does anyone know where they're available from, by any chance? Apparently they're silver-plated and available in 16mm, 18mm and 20mm. I don't need them for this type of jewelry so I don't know where else to look.

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    That looks like it might be what I'd call a type of spectacle setting.
    Where to buy them? Haven't a clue, I've never needed to. Make them from scratch if I need them (same as the box clasps I've got pickling at the moment).

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    Thanks, Peter.

    I'd be using it with acrylics so wouldn't be able to solder it to size. I've also seen these that look like they have a screw/hinge on the bail, almost like a coin bezel, but they're not that. Very frustrating indeed!

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    Hence spectacle setting - think of a wire frame around an acrylic glasses lens.

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    Its described in Sylvia Wicks, Jewellery Making Manual(p97),the first text book I ever bought. She describes closing it with a small jump ring; I would use a self tapping spectacle screw. Dennis.

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    I also know it as an eyeglass setting, as another search tool
    Poor old Les

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    You can try a search for wrap tite settings on Cookson's?

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