S5218

Sterling Silver 18mm Round Bezel Setting Pendant, 2.6mm Cup Depth, 1.5mm Closed Ring ID

Pre-made settings can save you valuable time in the studio! An 18mm cabochon will look amazing in the brite mirror finish setting. To use ready-made settings place your stone over the setting and push down firmly. Once the cabochon is in the setting, use a bezel roller and rock it gently around the setting working in a star pattern until the bezel wall is pushed against the stone. Next, use a burnisher to smooth out the wire and tightly secure the cabochon in place. To protect your stones from scratches caused by the tools place two layers of painter’s tape over the stone during the setting process. To learn more about a variety of settings, check out this article: Jeweler's Guide to Types of Ready Made Settings.