Opal enhancer: Opal set in a hammered yellow gold bezel. Part I
Article Abstract:
The steps for making a pearl enhancer, which is a pendant designed so it can be worn on a strand of pearls, requiring 4 out of 5 skill level is explained. The project covers texturing gold wire with a hammer, setting a small faceted sapphire in an open-back bezel setting, and setting a larger, roughly rectangular opal in an open-back bezel setting.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Setting sunstone: Make a 22K gold bezel setting for a freeform carved gem
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Various ways to make the bezel for the carved sunstone in the center of the pendant and then set the stone in the bezel, using 22K yellow gold (0.5 mm in thickness) are presented. The required skill level is 4/5.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Opal enhancer: opal set in a hammered yellow gold bezel, Part II
Article Abstract:
The part to finish the bezel by adding a seat for the sapphire, assemble the bezels to form the pendant, and finish the piece and set the stones is described. The required skill level is 4 out of 5.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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