Is this what is called a "frame" setting or spectacle setting? Can it be made to be soldered closed instead of two jump rings? I'd love to buy THAT class. A way to make a setting with open front and back and be able to solder on jump rings on one or two (or more) sides. I cannot find that in any book - I've searched high and low. I think it may be because soldering destroys most stones beside diamonds and to close the joins the laser or argon firing system is needed. I wish I knew how this could be done with soldering. The 1st stone you showed, the cushion cut squarish white stone seems to be set with only one jump ring soldered on, is that a different method than the one you show after in the super-fast part after 1:46 in the video? Are BOTH methods taught in this class? Thanks, and thanks to Soham for introducing you to us!
Hi Gabby, yes you are right, this used to be called spectacle setting, it was also used for mourning jewellery. Soldering with the stone in place is likely to damage the stone. So the other way is to do all the soldering and make a tight bezel that you can press the stone into, you then hammer set the stone from both sides. You need a good hammer tool for that. I use a modified dremel electric engraver. The lesson where I cover that procedure is called backless cushion cut setting, but if you put key words into the search bar, like 'open back' you will see a few backless setting projects. Cheers
A beginner question: the support that you use to brace the silver while sawing--what is it? Is it a wood block? Or (it looks like) something softer? Thanks!
Thank you for posting this preview. I've purchased several of your lessons, and they have always been helpful. I'm curious about the backless setting re: the culet. Is there a danger to the integrity of the stone due to the exposed culet and is it comfortable to wear? Thank you- Margaret
Margaret Attkisson hi Margaret, no problem at all for pendants or earrings, I wouldn't recommend this technique for rings though. Thanks for your support, I look forward to welcoming you back. Cheers
Thank you! I saw these kind of settings when growing up and was intrigued by them. I know how they are done now!
With your vid, certainly one of those “ohhh, so that’s it” moments, and many thanks!
Awesome video bro.. I'm a jeweler from the Caribbean. And I didn't know how to do this. So thank you for posting this
I have always wanted to know how to do these! Thank you! 😊
Is this what is called a "frame" setting or spectacle setting? Can it be made to be soldered closed instead of two jump rings? I'd love to buy THAT class. A way to make a setting with open front and back and be able to solder on jump rings on one or two (or more) sides. I cannot find that in any book - I've searched high and low. I think it may be because soldering destroys most stones beside diamonds and to close the joins the laser or argon firing system is needed. I wish I knew how this could be done with soldering. The 1st stone you showed, the cushion cut squarish white stone seems to be set with only one jump ring soldered on, is that a different method than the one you show after in the super-fast part after 1:46 in the video? Are BOTH methods taught in this class? Thanks, and thanks to Soham for introducing you to us!
Hi Gabby, yes you are right, this used to be called spectacle setting, it was also used for mourning jewellery. Soldering with the stone in place is likely to damage the stone. So the other way is to do all the soldering and make a tight bezel that you can press the stone into, you then hammer set the stone from both sides. You need a good hammer tool for that. I use a modified dremel electric engraver. The lesson where I cover that procedure is called backless cushion cut setting, but if you put key words into the search bar, like 'open back' you will see a few backless setting projects. Cheers
This is really a neat tension set. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome idea you are truly master of your craft! Thanks for sharing
A beginner question: the support that you use to brace the silver while sawing--what is it? Is it a wood block? Or (it looks like) something softer? Thanks!
Thank you for posting this preview. I've purchased several of your lessons, and they have always been helpful. I'm curious about the backless setting re: the culet. Is there a danger to the integrity of the stone due to the exposed culet and is it comfortable to wear? Thank you- Margaret
Margaret Attkisson hi Margaret, no problem at all for pendants or earrings, I wouldn't recommend this technique for rings though. Thanks for your support, I look forward to welcoming you back. Cheers
Hi Margaret, sorry for the delayed response. As a pendant or charm it is unlikely that the culet of a stone with hardness over 5 will damage.
Thanks so much, can you illustrate the open or floating bezel setting????!!!! Please
Hello and thanks from the Crimean jeweler! 💎👋🏽😃
Backless, misunderstood that for setting from behind :-)
It's a tension setting, specifically a spectacle setting, glasses are set that way.
can i still buy Backless locked bezel setting.
I was wondering if there is an alternative to rolling mill version?
You can use a swage block and draw plate to get the same profile
Million of thanks to share
A little slower please?