EXCLUSIVE "EMERALD" Channel Setting => 5 photos

 On 'Ganoksin & Orchid', I have read about many beginners & also intermediate-level jewellers posting questions on how to channel set gems. 

The "Level of Difficulty" lies at 18 on the 10-point Scale.

 I will fill the void that I hadn't explained, just how these delicate stones can be set. I found the exact photos that will make your job much easier than just words on a page. (Allow me to help you more with some extra time.)

 During my 9 years of apprenticeship, my 'fantastic' teacher stated that this was not an easy task. Those wonderful years of learning are now for YOU to share with me.

 The technique involved in setting "Princess-Cut" square gemstones can be easily found in this tutorial blog.

 The 'best' bur to use in this project is a bud & round bur. Careful in using a round bur, as this requires cutting multiple angles.

 A round bur only gives you one basic cutting angle. We are literally carving numerous angles in an area that conforms to a stone with various angles. (This takes a lot of skill.)

 This bracelet has 11 individual links to set 55 Emeralds. A round-shaped bur will be used in special areas for carving out the corners.

 Here are the 55 Emeralds that will be used in these links. You will see which stones I selected to use. I aimed for colour, size and shape.

 I always have 'extra' stones, just in case I need to exchange one stone for another.

 I selected which burs I will use. I especially used a round bur to carefully carve the corners of each bezel.

 You will notice that many of the stones are of the same colour. (The links on the left are darker due to the lighting conditions when I was taking this photo.)