Hi there,
I'm new to prong stone setting. I've created a model but I'm not sure how thick in diameter the prongs should be? The stones are to be 8mm in diameter or so.
Thank you for your patience
Hi there,
I'm new to prong stone setting. I've created a model but I'm not sure how thick in diameter the prongs should be? The stones are to be 8mm in diameter or so.
Thank you for your patience
I dont do castings and there is no set size. It really depends on whether you want your prongs to be minimal, or make a design statement. It helps for setting if they are over long to start with and cut with a saw once bent over. They can also be thinned more once cast
For minimal prongs in silver wire, I have recently used filed down round wire to render it D-shaped, measuring approx 1.00 x 0.60mm. Dennis
As Dennis said there is no real set formula. But if your Cad and casting it I wouldnt go less than .8mm if its a 4 claw setting also depends on the stone
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