[Jewelry making - Article 00016] - [Orchid] Lay-out for pave setting

[LSHancock]

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    All, I made a large bead, about the circumference of a nickel, last
    fall and was asked to pave set diamonds in it.  I estimated the
    number of diamonds that were needed (about 300 x .02ct).  The
    customer only had a budget for half that number and so laid out and
    set the stones. After doing the job I realized that I had indeed
    estimated correctly the number of stones needed, and it would have
    been spectacular if I could have done it correctly.  The store that I
    made the piece for now wants another one.  I am wondering if there is
    a formula for figuring out how to most easily lay out diamonds for
    pave setting.  It seems as though I could spend hours figuring these
    things out.  I would like to use only one stone size, .03 or .02 cts
    each but if I need to use more to get the piece to work out better I
    would. As well I like to get the stones to share beads so that they
    are extremely close, almost touching.  

    Thanks, in advance for any help that comes my way. 

Larry Seiger 

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