How to set a diamond in a 4-claw ring. (AGAIN)

 In this one diagram, all that is needed is to know the principles and techniques.

  I could write for many hours, but if you wish to print out this diagram for your records, please feel free to do so.

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1) This illustration uses my "High Speed Steel" bur, which is shaped only at a 90-degree angle.

2) Place your bur against the claw (as shown).

3) When the stone is in the claw, there must not be any spaces anywhere against the "Girdle", or the "Pavilion Facets".

4) If the rotating HSS bur is not at the prescribed angle, such as being 'vertical', there will be spaces and ensuing pressure points. THIS CAN BE SO VERY DANGEROUS when the claws are closed.

5) In this bottom diagram, I would be very hesitant to put too much 'downward' pressure on this delicate gemstone.

 I sincerely hope that you have learned a few more techniques on stone setting.