On my custom engagement ring, they didn’t really take the time to make a true hole to let light through where the cathedral comes up towards the diamond. I suspect partially because it’s takes longer to do it with platinum. When I asked them to clean it up and make a real hole to let light pass, they said light only reflects out of the top of the diamond so it wouldn’t matter. As I suspected more light still = lighter looking diamond even though light does reflect back out the top. Loved the video thanks!
Hi Anna, no you're right having a smaller hole will make the diamond appear darker. Making your ring in platinum has nothing to do with it, this sounds like a lack of knowledge in craftsmanship unfortunately.
I went a bezel setting for a 3.41 carat spinel centre (rather than a diamond) for my engagement ring with a halo of diamonds. I figured that this would give my spinel a good amount of protection
Sounds good I just cut some lightning ridge opals that need a bezel set. I’m will be cutting more next week. 😊
Informative & enjoyable!
Thank you for the kind feedback! I'm glad you liked it :)
What a crazy coincidence!!! I found and subscribed to your channel an hour before you posted this. Bezel settings are my absolute favorite!! ❤
Yes they are an understated beauty! Thanks for the sub!
On my custom engagement ring, they didn’t really take the time to make a true hole to let light through where the cathedral comes up towards the diamond. I suspect partially because it’s takes longer to do it with platinum. When I asked them to clean it up and make a real hole to let light pass, they said light only reflects out of the top of the diamond so it wouldn’t matter. As I suspected more light still = lighter looking diamond even though light does reflect back out the top. Loved the video thanks!
Hi Anna, no you're right having a smaller hole will make the diamond appear darker. Making your ring in platinum has nothing to do with it, this sounds like a lack of knowledge in craftsmanship unfortunately.
I went a bezel setting for a 3.41 carat spinel centre (rather than a diamond) for my engagement ring with a halo of diamonds. I figured that this would give my spinel a good amount of protection
Sounds beautiful! Spinels are such nice stones
your thoughts on bezels for softer stones? like sphalerite opal and sphene?
Very good point! If you do have softer stones like opals for example putting them in a Bezel will help protect them from every day wear and tear!
My stone fell out of its oval bezel 2 times. They are not very secure if you are rough with your jewelry. One good hit, and the stone can fall out.
For a stone to fall out of a bezel, you would have to heat your jewelry very hard
I really have my heart set on a thick band east west emerald cut diamond witht semi bezel edges. Would it be as secure as a full bezel?
Love that! Yes, I would not be worried, you want to work with someone reputable
No. A semi bezel for east west stones is NOT secure. Ask a master bench jeweler.
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Seen Trump in this video was as if I were having a good cup of coffee and you spitting in it. Just grossed me out.🤮
It's better that you should keep it to yourself