Jewelry Mountings and Settings



Posted: Wednesday, August 15, 2007

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Here are some things that will help you in selecting jewelry, pay attention to the mounting and setting, if you want your jewelry to last and hold gems securely.

· Select sturdy mountings for everyday rings and bracelets: Rings that are wire thin and bracelets that can dent and bent do not last long. Platinum is stronger and more dense so mountings can normally be thinner and more delicate than those made of gold.

· Make sure the clasp works if there is one: It may be defective or hard to open. Ask the sales person to show you how to open and close it. Then try it twice yourself.

· Avoid hollow rings and chains: They provide a big look at a low price, but they’re hard to repair and they’re less durable than solid jewelry. Rings, bracelets, and chains need to be more durable than earrings, brooches and pendants.

· Check to see if the piece is well-finished on the back and underneath: If it’s rough, or has excess solder, holes and an illegible fitness stamp, this suggests the piece was done quickly without much care. It’s helpful to use a hand magnifier when checking a jewelry piece.

· Make sure pearls are secured to jewelry with a metal post and not just glued to the mounting: Otherwise they can easily be knocked out of the mounting. Ideally the post should screw into the pearl. Even if the glue fails, the screw will still hold the pearl securely.

· Check Jewelry for loose stones by shaking or tapping it lightly: with your forefinger while holding it next to your ear. If you hear the stones rattle or click there’s a problem.

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