WAX TO METAL (spacing of holes) => 7 photos

 In this essay are the 'rudimentary techniques' in spacing for drilling the holes for setting gemstones. This process is very useful and should be explained; there are no shortcuts in this process.

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     How were these holes drilled with such precision?

 It's easier to 'realign the holes' in wax than in the metal, as there won't be any soldering required if a mistake occurs.

 When the holes are to be drilled in the wax. There shouldn't be any wax residue remaining around or in the holes.

                          SPACING IN A METAL RING 

  There is one serious error. Can you figure out just where it is?

  

  The major error is that the gemstone that is nearest to the centre stone is too close to the claw settings.

 When the hole is fully drilled, the circumference of the stone will be too close to create any Pave' setting.

 The 'inside spacing' seemed good, but the '3 holes' are not acceptable. WHY?

   Together as a unit, I moved the '3 stones' further away from the claw setting. This is before any drilling was to commence.

 I scribed a faint line on the surface of the ring. These lines will be where the Culet of the stones will be situated.

 

 How much space is required? The rule is that 'the minimum distance must be one third of the width of the gemstone'. That distance allows for the raising of the beads in Pave' Setting.

 If there are 2 or 3 sizes of gemstones, the largest stone should be adjacent to the claws. The result is a 'nice tapering effect'. Always measure the stones before any drilling is initiated.

  When drilling individual holes, it is very important to maintain an even space in between all of the stones.