Cut Gem Ian Robinson - Bespoke Gems
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Hand Forming a Crown Collet

1. Planning

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2. Cutting from Sheet Silver

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3. Bending to D-Shape

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4. D-Shape

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5. Soldered

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6. Forming a Cone

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7. Cone Formed

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8. Marking Out

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9. Initial Cuts

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10. Cutting the Seat

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11. Forming Rabbit Ear Bail from D-Wire

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12. Bail Attached

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13. Polishing with Stainless Steel Pins

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14. After Rotary Polishing

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15. Ready to Set

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16. Done

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