References for Rockhounds Stone Setting

Basic Gemstone Setting is the first of a continuing DVD workshop series. This video offers complete real time instruction to set a gemstone into a four prong solitaire mounting. The procedure and techniques have been refined over several years during practical experience, and proven hands-on gemstone setting workshops. Demonstrated step-by-step with close up viewing, and detailed graphics. Based on Unit 1 of The Diamond Setting Manual by Robert R. Wooding. 24 minutes.

Oval Gemstone Setting is an introduction to setting fancy cut gemstones. It's the third project in a workshop series produced for educational institutions and professional jewelers. The video offers progressive instruction to set an oval stone into a common prong setting. Also emphasizes options for conservative and traditional techniques. Demonstrated with close up viewing and detailed graphics. Based on Unit 3 of The Diamond Setting Manual by Robert R. Wooding. 21 minutes.

Pear Gemstone Setting is the fourth project of a gemstone setting workshop series. It demonstrates a practical procedure for educational institutions and professional jewelers. The emphasis is to introduce a prong setting designed to contain the point of a fancy cut gemstone. The techniques are applicable to other shapes. Includes basic to advanced instruction, detailed graphics and close up viewing. Based on Unit 4 of The Diamond Setting Manual by Robert R. Wooding. 25 minutes.

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Emerald Gemstone Setting Unit 9 DVD Video
by Robert R. Wooding

Emerald Gemstone Setting is a fancy cut unit in a continuing VHS/DVD workshop series. The video shows complete instructions to set an emerald cut gemstone into a four prong solitaire mounting. The procedure and techniques offer typical solutions with options for specific cases that could be encountered. Demonstrations are shown step by step with close up viewing and detailed graphics. Based on Unit 9 of The Diamond Setting Manual by Robert R. Wooding. 21 minutes.

The Art of Diamond Setting is a training program for setting diamonds that presents 16 step-by-step lessons designed to teach the student progressive setting skills. Each lesson is accompanied with clear illustrations and instructive photographs. A chapter is devoted to tool and supply descriptions and their preparation. (1) Square Plate - Plane, Prepare Plate, (2) Square Plate - Plane, Set Stone, (3) Square Plate, With Excess Metal, Beveled Edges, (4) Square Plate, Excess Metal - Beveled Edges, Double Millgrain, (5) Square Plate, Excess Metal - Flat Edges, Double Millgrain, (6) Square Plat - Excess Metal, Swirled Bright Cut, (7) Square Plate, Three Beads in Each Corner, (8) Shield Shaped Plate, Prepare Plate, (9) Shield Shaped Plate, Set Stone, (10) Square Plate, Larger Plate and Stone, (11) Marquis Shaped Plate, Plane, (12) Marquis Shaped Plate, With Extra Metal on Ends, (13) Marquis Shaped Plate with Extra Metal on Ends and Sides, (14) Pre-Cut Octagon Shaped Plate, Prepare Plate, (15) Pre-Cut Octagon Shaped Plate, Set Stone, (16) Octagon Shaped Plate, Without Beads. Soft Cover, 9" x 11", 225 pages.

Bead Setting Diamonds presents bead setting as the exclusive subject of this text. It is a diversification of the diamond setting field that has evolved into a departmental specialty in jewelry production establishments. Since bead setting is the fundamental procedure of pavé setting, emphasis is given to the development and expansion of that procedure.

The instruction is detailed and illustrative, and encourages the reader to pursue and innovate alternative measures to problematic segments. Each segment is written to benefit the apprentice as well as the experienced diamond setter. However, the instruction is advanced diamond setting, and therefore includes information not found in books intended for the beginner. Bead Setting Diamonds is organized into four major topical sections: Tool Preparation and Maintenance, The Bead Setting Procedure, Bead Setting Applications, and Advanced Pavé Setting.

Tool Preparation and Maintenance presents chapters on: Tool List, Heat Treating Steel, Graver Preparation, and Making a Beading Tool. The Bead Setting Procedure presents chapters on: Inspect The Mounting, Design A Layout, Drill The Holes, Taper Bore The Holes, Cut the Bearing, Seat The Diamond, Secure The Diamond, Engrave Excess Metal, Shape The Beads and Bright Cut The Metal

Bead Setting Applications presents chapters on: Star Setting, Square Plate, Triangle Plate, Hexagon Plate, Marquis Plate, Bead Setting Diamonds Into A Row and Bead Setting Diamonds Into A Curve. Advanced Pavé Setting includes chapters on: Square Cluster, Round Cluster, Oval Cluster, Pear Cluster and Freestyle Cluster.

Channel Setting Diamonds with Illustrated Procedures is an advanced edition intended for professional use. The reader is assumed to have previously obtained skills in the use of tools and basic diamond setting experience. Some diamond setting schools and suggested readings are listed in an appendix. Major topics presented include inspection, layout, cutting the channel, cutting the bearing, securing the diamonds, and finishing. A second section with illustrated procedures presents the basic closed channel, basic open channel, curved channels, tapered channels, angular channels, and inlaid channels for round and square cut diamonds. Additional material is provided on channel setting problems and solutions. Hard cover, 6" x 9", 136 pages.

Diamond Setting was written to teach diamond setting. It is basic enough to be understood by an apprentice who has very little background in the jewelry industry, yet sufficiently in depth to benefit an experienced diamond setter. The primary objective of this book is perfection. Its theme is two phased: First, to present an authoritative knowledge of diamond setting; second, it is suitable to applied practice, as shown in the illustrations. Therefore, Diamond Setting is actually a training manual to be used as a reference source for diamond setting procedures.

Chapters presented include: Introduction, Required Tool List: Description and Purpose, Selected Tool Preparation and Use Procedures, Pin-Point Setting, Prong Setting Round Diamonds, Prong Setting Fancy Cut Diamonds, Bezel Setting - Gypsy Setting, Channel Setting, Fishtail Setting - Bar-Top Setting, and Bead Setting. Also included are appendices covering Suggested Readings and Diamond Setting Schools, and an Index.

The Diamond Setting Manual was designed as a reference source for common diamond setting procedures. It is intended for experienced professional diamond setters, and students under the supervision of a qualified diamond setting instructor. The text is divided into seventeen units of instruction based on a series of actual professional case studies. Each unit includes instruction and illustrations that describe how to set diamonds into a particular type of mounting. They are presented in a step by step sequence of events as recorded during the time of setting. Optional techniques are suggested thought the manual for a variety of circumstances.

The seventeen units presented include: Basic Prong Setting, Pin Point (Illusion, Miracle) Setting, Oval Shaped Diamond, Pear Shaped Diamond, Marquise Diamond, Heart Shaped Diamond, Triangular (Trillion) Shaped Diamond, Square Cut (Princess) Diamond, Emerald Cut (Radiant) Diamond, Baguette Setting, Channel Setting, Bezel (Tube) Setting, Gypsy Mounting, Jewel Setting, Bar-Top Setting, Bead (Pavé) Setting, and Fishtail Setting. An appendix of Tools and Techniques presents: Graver Preparation, Burs: Selection and Use, Drilling, Filing, Sawing, Fixtures, Making Specialty Tools, and Hammering-Tapping Techniques. Also included is a list of suggested readings and an index.

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