Redd Line Jewellery
Making a.....
| Bezel: | metal strip is formed around a stone to set it. | |
| Claw setting: | prongs of metal hold the stone. | |
| Flush set | stone is set into a metal surface: either with mini-prongs or it is surface pressed into the metal . | |
| Ring Shank:
A. Domed
B. Flat |
A. cross section is rounded on top side.
B. cross section is rectangular. |
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| Ring Shank Tapered | side view of ring is triangular point down. | |
| Hammered surface | surface of the metal is heavily dimpled. | |
| Polished Plain surface | high, mirror, polished surface | |
| Brushed surface | sand blasted or sandpapered surface to dull shine. | |
| Ear Wire | metal wire formed to fit into pierced ear to hold ornament |