Setting a Marquise Stone for Faceted and Cabochon Gemstones

Learn how to set a stepped bezel, marquise-shaped stone. This video is the third in a series on creating a marquise setting (video 1), a split shank ring (video 2), and setting the stone (this one!). This setting is great for both faceted and cabochon marquise stones.

I'd make practice settings with copper or brass/bronze (closer to sterling in metal hardness) before working with silver. Make 5 or 6, and give it a shot!

MY VIDEOS RELATED TO THIS VIDEO

The Easy Marquise Setting (part 1): https://youtu.be/w9B2-gNLoQg
The Split Shank Marquise Ring (part 2): https://youtu.be/CLyuPs32jss
How to Remove a Flex Shaft Handpiece & More: https://youtu.be/JidYhVJQqrU
Flush Setting 3 Ways (part 1): https://youtu.be/FKgO3ntTupk - (see 5:02 to make a punch/burnisher).  The only difference is that you want to flatten the end instead of rounding it.  If you want a burnisher, follow the directions in the video.  Be careful when using the burnisher, as you can scratch your stone. I wouldn't use it with a soft stone like an opal. If you are making a punch, just flatten and polish the tip.
How to Use the GRS QuickChange Fixture: https://youtu.be/_E2mOuKnuA8

LINKS FOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS (on my website): https://nancylthamilton.com/techniques/stone-setting/marquise-stone-setting/

Also, see my page on Stone-Setting: https://nancylthamilton.com/techniques/stone-setting/

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00:12 Introduction
00:34 Holding your work
01:38 Other tools
02:12 Steps before setting
02:27 Refine the stone's seat
04:09 Stone-setting stop set
04:44 Adjusting the bezel height
06:13 Stone position in the setting
06:59 Thinning the bezel wall
08:16 Finishing the bevel
09:05 The plan
09:32 Setting with a punch and hammer
10:47 2 hammer handpieces
11:21 Setting with the hammer handpiece
12:55 Cleaning things up
13:16 Trick number 1
13:31 Trick number 2
13:45 Polishing discs and points
14:09 Using the graver
14:48 Final finishing steps
15:52 That's all folks

Видео Setting a Marquise Stone for Faceted and Cabochon Gemstones канала Nancy Hamilton