How To Bezel Set An Opal Doublet ( Don't be Afraid to Bezel Set Opals!)

How To Bezel Set An Opal Doublet ( Don't be Afraid to Bezel Set Opals!) -Bezel setting opals makes lots of beginner goldsmiths and silversmiths nervous and but you can learn how to bezel set opals safely. I will explain everything you need to know about how to handle opals and the correct bezel setting tools and techniques that I have used for many years to master bezel settings with opals. The bezel setting techniques I use to bezel set opals work equally well with gold or silver bezels.
These bezel setting techniques are exactly the same whether goldsmithing or silversmithing.
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[@KC9RXP]

I'm still nervous. I like to ham hand my setting, and the softest thing I've set is Garnet. "Know when to quit" resonated with me. I like to see NO gaps.

[@JewelryArts]

I don’t want gaps either! Keep on with the harder stones until you can learn to dial back your force. 😃

[@Nancy4133nope]

Totally excellent video on setting opals wow I learned a lot from this video. Love how you are so "real" while teaching us makes me feel comfortable like I am right there hanging with you in the studio.

[@JewelryArts]

Thank you! I decided long ago on a strict -no bullshit- policy while teaching. :)

[@meyveral9207]

Amazing tutorial !!

[@JewelryArts]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@catzkeet4860]

I do find that good small doublets are easier to set because they’re tougher than pure opals. The resin/quartz backing on a doublet helps to reinforce the opal.

[@JewelryArts]

True! The top is still fragile but the reinforcement helps. :)

[@janinebernard5419]

I didn't catch whether or not this was 18k or 22k gold? Thanks for making this video :)

[@JewelryArts]

You are very welcome! This is 22k pink gold. :)

[@DavidCaines100]

yeah, another one to look forward to.

[@JewelryArts]

Opals can be tricky, I am sure you will find it helpful. :)

[@barrineingram2650]

Great tutorial. I worry about the cardboard though, if the ring gets wet. I have used a small amount of super glue under the stone before setting it that helps cushion it too.

[@JewelryArts]

I know the cardboard seems weird but we have used it for enamels, etc for 30 years and nothing ever happens. :)

[@bluefernlove]

@@JewelryArts wait, what? For enamel? How?

[@JewelryArts]

@@bluefernlove In a closed bezel setting we use cardboard to raise it to the right height for setting. :)

[@1989mbc]

Great tutorial and sharing of info Jeanette. Loving your style. Looking at the bezel on this I'm curious what gauge it is as it looks a little heavier. Thanks!

[@JewelryArts]

So glad you enjoyed it! The bezel is 26 gauge. :)

[@theonly7246]

Great tutorial 👌🏿

[@JewelryArts]

Thank you so very much! :)

[@theonly7246]

@@JewelryArts thank you for the knowledge 🙏

[@JewelryArts]

@@theonly7246 It is absolutely my pleasure! :)

[@shawnstatzer95]

I would be worried about the cardboard getting wet.

[@JewelryArts]

You would think that but it doesn't bother it. :)

[@englewood1971]

Nice work, but I wouldn't want you dropping my 7 thousand dollar Australian black opal a few times or chipping it 😉 👍 😎

[@JewelryArts]

No one would but that is the reality in the studio. Sometimes, you drop things. :)

[@englewood1971]

@@JewelryArts ❤️

[@brotell1950]

how do you make a bezel

[@JewelryArts]

I have lots of videos here on my channel about how to make bezels, check them out. :)

[@hallochillie5942]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@JewelryArts]

You are very welcome! :)