Diamonds
Jewelry makers need to know all they can about ever-popular diamonds. Learn how diamonds are graded and how they’re commonly enhanced.
Step by Step Guide to Single Row Pave Settings
Single-row pavé, which consists of a single row of small diamonds set into a narrow strip of metal, is a...
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Enhancing the Stone – An Update on Diamond Treatment
A summary of the most common treatment techniques used on diamonds, how they are identified by trained gemologists, and what...
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Flush Mount Diamond Setting
Flush setting, or "gypsy setting" as it is sometimes known, is a somewhat exacting and delicate setting technique. The main...
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Fish Tail Setting
This wonderful style of setting has been around the world of stone setting for many, many years. As you can...
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Bead Setting Method – Part 3
In past issues of BENCH magazine, I have dealt heavily on making a bead raiser and using it to bead...
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Diamond Grading System
One of the important reasons for the dominance of diamond in the gem market is the existence of a comprehensive...
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Diamond Setting Hints
When setting a series of diamonds in a row, I use a 156C and just touch the inside wall of...
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Diamond Color Scales, Charts and Ratings: All You Need to Know
When it comes to diamonds, it is hard to pick the right one. There are different diamonds to choose from....
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Fancy Color Diamonds
Coveted for their beauty and rarity, fancy color diamonds remain the hottest category in the diamond market. At gem and...
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Diamond Setting Applications
What is one of the causes of a "rippling or jagged" effect around an inside cutting edge in a Gypsy...
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Diamond, The Brilliant Ice
Currently identified with love, diamonds are the gemstone of choice in engagement, wedding, and anniversary rings. Contrary to popular belief,...
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Diamond Gemstone Properties
If you are shopping for a large diamond, .75 carat or more, you should look for a loose stone, or...
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A Crowning Achievement Part 2
In the last issue we looked at making a basic basket crown. In this article we will fabricate a more...
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A Crowning Achievement Part 1
Often jewelers are called upon to hand fabricate a crown to fit a stone. This is necessary when either the...
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