maryjane04
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I call this a "faux bezel" with prongs. Probably not the technical term though
I think I've also heard illusion bezel settings called metal halos
Not exactly a collet, more of a illusion bezel?
Not sure of the name but since you have the picture, send that in to say that is similar style that I want replicated in a ring with a few changes?
I would say faux bezel with compass prongs.
Thanks Greg, I just have to figure out a few things on how I want to change it and if it's even going to look alright or will it look silly.
I know DK doesn’t recognize the term ‘faux bezel with prongs’, but I use that term -
CVB calls hers ‘cup with prongs’
which then (IMO) gets confused with cupping a stone for color.....
I agree giving pictures to your jeweler with arrows and conversation of what specific aspects you like and dislike Is safer than naming something, sometimes.
Giving pictures of the same thing, but in a style you don’t want - and pointing that out - is also effective communication.
when you have figured it out, and you can relay it to the jeweler of choice....most will be able to do a drawing to show you. And as you know, you can post it on here and experienced posters will help guide you on what you want and how to potentially change it.
the hardest part is to understand what you want and then how to convey it. The jeweler then has to put it into a computer Language to replicate what you have conveyed.
but so exciting that you might have a project to work on soon!
Could it be a cut-down collet? I haven't seen it with earrings though.