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P: 3/9/2009 7:32:05 PM
annadragon Rough Rock Total Posts: 91 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/8/2008	I recently found a thread on PS regarding Mokume-gane style rings. The problem is I can't figure out how to mate a Mokume-gane with a Steven Kretchmer tension setting. Is it possible? Would the process of Mokume be compatible with tension? The setting I'm enamored with Kretchmer Swirl This style proves difficult to pair with a wedding band, which is why I want them to have babies Has anyone seen this done? I really appreciate the Kretchmer style and quality and I'm not willing to compromise the tension set with low quality or sketchy work.
Posted: 3/9/2009 7:32:05 PM

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P: 3/9/2009 7:38:53 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,467 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	I've seen damascus steel tension set rings... I'd contact Bruce Boone at Boone Rings, he works with both and has things like this one: http://www.boonerings.com/htmpages/classicflatwithmokume.htm He also does custom, so worth it to ask.
Posted: 3/9/2009 7:38:53 PM

P: 3/9/2009 7:45:54 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	It isn't a tension setting, but it's similar to the Kretchmer. Close? Krikawa Mokume Engagement Rings (It's toward the bottom of this page.)
Posted: 3/9/2009 7:45:54 PM

P: 3/9/2009 7:50:28 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	Another similar style. They would custom make the setting around your stone. http://cgi.ebay.com/22k-Full-Bezel-Custom-Designed-Mokume-Gane-Mounting_W0QQitemZ200039366715QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0
Posted: 3/9/2009 7:50:28 PM

P: 3/10/2009 4:25:35 PM
opuspchen Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: 3/10/2009 Member Since: 3/10/2009	Mokume Gane and tension mounts are not compatible to each other. Steve Kretchmer developed the tension mount using a proprietary alloy, mokume has bi- or tri-metal, can never develop the kind of tension to securely hold the stone.
Posted: 3/10/2009 4:25:35 PM

P: 3/10/2009 4:37:16 PM
annadragon Rough Rock Total Posts: 91 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/8/2008	I suspected that tension wasn't compatible with Mokume, but I had my day to dream Thanks for the other suggestions. I will probably get a separate Mokume wedding band that I can wear when the ERing isn't on.
Posted: 3/10/2009 4:37:16 PM

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