Gemstone Settings is the most indepth technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview which features an extensive summary of stonesetting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry from basic bezels and prongs to pave carre clusters and numerous othersincluding cold joins precious metal clay settings for fragile stones and settings that allow the stones to move. Youll also discover detailed information about stones and metalsincluding their suitability gorgeous photos and illustrations for visual support what makes a design wearable and durable and detailed information on premade versus handmade settings. Step by step learn how to set your most beloved precious semiprecious and organic stones with projects that range from elegant diamond masterpieces to earthy pearl or coral everyday favorites. show more