tension setting
When a gemstone is seemingly suspended between the metal components of the ring without any apparent underlying supportive structure
£70
Processes
grain setting
Tiny balls of precious metal, the size of a grain of salt, are pulled from the metal component and used to secure small stones in place
£10
claw setting
The gemstone is held in place using metal "claws" that hold the stone securely in position
£50
channel setting
The stones are secured on two opposing sides with another stone next to it in the channel
£20
brushed
A surface finish for precious metal that takes away the reflection leaving a slightly grained directional finish
£25
polished
polishing is the natural finishing process for most fine jewellery as it brings out the lustre of precious metal and reflects light to help with the overall sparkle and WOW efect
£25
Mounting
Is the process of preparing and assembling a mount ready for setting or a final polish
£50
Casting
Lost wax casting using a wax model that is encased in plaster, when molten metal is poured into the plaster cast the wax melts and is displaced by the more dense metal
£25