Back

Here is a tip for supporting larger ring shanks (and splitshanks) while setting from...

Posted over 7 years ago • 1,088 likes • 24 comments

Here is a tip for supporting larger ring shanks (and splitshanks) while setting from @lionandlambstudios -
“I use my bench pin when I set a stone in a split shank ring. I set a piece of leather across the pin, then put the ring in the cut out part. I guess it helps that I make big ass rings, but you could probably modify a cheap pin to have a thinner slice taken out if you wanted to.” I love the idea of leather because it protects your piece from getting scratched 🙌 As jewelers we can never have too many ways to think about supporting a piece while setting a stone. Thank you so much for taking the time to share!! #metalsmithsociety #stonesetting #bezelsetting #ladysmith #jewelrytipoftheday

More tips

Here is a fantastic tool modification to help you with stonesetting from @lafemmebohemejewelry - “Cover the tips of your bezel rocker and bezel...

Here is a method for stretching that bezel that is just a little too tight 😬 from @dancingbluestone - “I pry the pre-shaped bezel over the tip of a...

This is an awesome technique, as shown by jeweler @earth_to_chandra for not getting a stone stuck in a bezel. Simply thread some floss underneath...

Here is a genius way to keep bezels and stones paired up from @salaciousstones - “When making several pieces at once, use a painter’s palette....