Ah k thanks for the info [nt]

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Piaget Technique & Aesthetic: Part 3 – Gem-setting (Watch Making)

 
 By: MTF : April 23rd, 2013-15:25
Piaget Technique & Aesthetic: Part 3 – Gem-setting Piaget recently released their watchmaking craftsmanship 'know-how' videos that premiered on PuristSPro. Please refer to articles from the Piaget Techniques & Aesthetic series listed at the bottom...  

Thanks for the very informative article on gem setting!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : April 23rd, 2013-20:56
Quick question - how is Invisible Setting achieved? How to the gems hold in place with this setting? Cheers, Anthony

Even after the research, I am not fully familiar with the 'light arts'

 
 By: MTF : April 23rd, 2013-23:07
Anthony, From my understanding, all gem setting requires a mnimum depth of metal base to hold the stones. The various types of setting like grain, claw (prong), close (metal ring around stone) or channel, are such visible examples. The invisible setting t... 

Ah k thanks for the info [nt]

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : April 30th, 2013-20:07

This is truly incredible technique.

 
 By: Ophiuchus : April 26th, 2013-18:21
The only way this level of skill as a company could be had is with a massive grading and sizing capability for diamonds and precious stones somewhere in the world. To actually engineer parts to dimensions AROUND stone sizes is like reverse engineering you... 

"I have been feeling more and more impressed lately by this manufacture"

 
 By: MTF : April 26th, 2013-19:48
Ophiuchus. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, for your quote. I have been banging away for years to no avail....until now. No doubt, the heavily gem-set pieces are beyond the price range of the average person but that is NOT the point. The expensive pieces ...