How Do You Make A Cabochon Bezel Setting?
Jewelry-making does not end with basic metal shaping. Often, metal jewelry is adorned with polished stones, beads and other embellishments that require a setting to stay attached to the initial framework. The most simple kind of stone setting is a cabochon bezel, designed to hold flat-backed stones called cabochons onto the surface of a ring, bracelet, or other form. You can apply your previous forming and soldering knowledge to the process of creating a cabochon bezel. Finish all soldering and sanding of your jewelry piece. Use a harder solder than you will use for the cabochon bezel. Measure the size of the cabochon you will be using. Note the circumference and height. Mark the size and shape of your cabochon onto a piece of flat sheet metal that matches the metal used in your jewelry design. Enlarge the size slightly so that you will be able to fit the bezel wire here. Using a handheld jeweler’s saw, cut out the shape. File the sheet metal until it is fairly smooth. Drill a small ho
