[Jewelry making - Article 00415] - Re: [Orchid] Fishtail setting

[Gerald]

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    I just came back from a "snowed out" MJSA  trade show in NYC and upon
    reading this e-mail, the question arose, should I answer? and here is
    the reply! IVY, sit down relax and here is the un-adulterated version
    of just what is "fish-tail" setting. this has nothing to do with
    "Geffilte fish-tail setting on a table" or any other type of "boney
    fish remains"....:>) "fish-tail is the style of setting that
    encompasses two very distinct disciplines of diamond setting. One
    being "part-bezel" and the other "bead", the reason for the name of
    fishy-tail is the configuration of the gold designs in between the two
    diamonds. there is a line of bright-cutting on one side only, and the
    other is a rather interesting design that makes the space actually
    look like a  fishs "tail". the metal on the other side is really
    pushed over and partly bezel-set and bright-cut around the inside and
    against the diamond in between these two diamonds a  '^' where two
    beads are made. and just below this is a 0-'^'-0-'^'-0...do you get
    the picture????? but the -^- is really on the end of the diamond, not
    in between! and a file is now to shape to give it a more smooth
    flowing design around the same diamond. the most unfortunate part of
    this is that this most beautiful design is not made too often. but it
    is generally used necessary on brooches, pins, or pendants.....any
    further questions?..gerry, the cyber-setter!

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