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Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones

Explore the beauty and versatility of rhinestones as a stylish and creative choice for jewelry designs, offering a brilliant alternative to faceted gems.

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Chaton

A particular shape of cut glass or crystal, most commonly known as Crystal Passions® rhinestones. A chaton has a faceted, pavillion-shaped (pointed) bottom.

How to Use Fold-Over Bezel Link Settings

Effortlessly achieve a professional finish for your jewelry designs using fold-over bezel link settings. Learn how with these straightforward instructions!

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Stone Setting

Bezelite settings take all the mystery and headache out of stone setting. Even a beginner can get great results in seconds! They are made for faceted stones and most cabochons.

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Mounting

A jewelry setting designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.

Setting

A frame, container or cage designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.

Rivoli

A round crystal component which is faceted to a point on both sides.

Facet

A flat surface or plane on a cut gemstone. The movement of light from one facet to another creates the sparkle and flash of a stone.

Fire-Polished

A process in which beads are machine faceted, then polished by glazing inside a red-hot glass oven. This softens the edges and gives the beads a smooth feel.

Cathedral Glass

Made by pressing glass into a steel mold, coating with color, then grinding and polishing every facet. The color coating remains on the ends of the beads.

Cabochon

An undrilled gemstone with a smooth rounded top and a flat back. A cabochon is not faceted.

Ask the Experts Cabs & Faceted Stones Q&A

Q: What is the difference between a gemstone setting designated "low profile" and a setting that does not have the low profile designation? If I have an 8mm stone can I use either setting?

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How to Cast Resin Pendants

Casting with resin is easy and fun with flexible, silicone molds. Learn how to use these faceted molds to create personalized three-dimensional drops, pendants, wire-wrapping elements and more.

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How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings

Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.

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How to Set and Remove Faceted Gems

Using your gem setting pliers the right way will make the job easier and reduce the risk of marring your stones and settings.

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How to Use Snap-Tite® Settings

Transform your favorite faceted stones into beautiful pendants with Snap-Tite® settings.

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How to use Bezelite and Bezelite-Style Settings

Bezelite settings give a great professional look to your faceted stones. They come in sterling silver, gold-filled and "vermeil", in earrings and pendant findings.

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Briolette

A briolette is an elongated, pear-shaped stone covered with bands of triangular or rectangular facets, usually with a pointed end and without a girdle.

Faceted Gemstone Weight and Size Charts

Different gemstone materials have different weights - find estimated weights for different sizes of faceted gemstones in this handy chart.

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