What is "Angled, 2-Bead Metal Carving"? =>13 photos

 This pattern is seen between the gemstones; there will be ONLY TWO BEADS holding EACH gemstone.

 I will be using a Flat graver of #40 width extensively. All of this metal cutting is done long before any stones are set.

The metal cuttings are showing that the graver blade is not fully polished. There are lines along the edge, and this is not acceptable.

 The metal cutting is not 'black', but only a reflection of the light bouncing from the Bright-Cutting.

 This is the first photo showing the 'angled cutting'.

 To cut this particular pattern, it is best to use a Flat graver of #40 width. A number #42 is too wide to access any small area. Be careful. You can observe the start of the flat cutting.

 This is a great photo showing the 'in-between, angled cuts', where the stones will finally be set. There are no lines in the metal from a poorly polished Flat graver tip. 

The quality of graver polishing is 100% paramount, as there is no opportunity to repair any metal-cutting tool a second time.

 The preliminary 'rough cutting' is shown in this photo. Those little triangles will eventually be 'beads' to hold each stone. We are working now solely in the 'Bright-Cutting' process.

 The long line of carving needs to be created DEEP and must maintain a very DEEP cut.

 The reason is that the sharp graver must always be able to create this delicate pattern. 

 While the graver is cutting, the graver point should enter the hole.

 When the graver is cutting into the hole, it is basically preparing an exact space for the stone. Any remaining metal must be removed while the metal is being prepared for Bright-Cutting.

  ALWAYS CUT THE METAL AS DEEP AS YOU CAN. Shallow cuts are not needed here.

 If the in-between space is too wide, I'd easily cut double lines, as 'one extra line will serve as decoration'.

 

 The FLAT graver is only used for the angled cuts. I will use a highly-polished side on my Onglet graver to Bright-Cut the outside curved design.

 To enhance and polish the two gravers, I suggest using a 'Polishing Paper of #800 grit', as this will keep your gravers in pristine condition at all times. I'm placing my Flat graver carefully on the polishing paper.

 The background displays the heart pendant just after the casting.

 Many essays that I'm displaying are not always about stone setting. I prefer to emphasize tool maintenance as well.