Faceted Pendant Setting

This tutorial will show you how to create this a prong style setting for large faceted stones. I chose the emerald cut because it's the most challenging. My instructions will teach you how to make your prongs to come up onto the angled corners rather than up the sides. I classify this tutorial as advanced as there are 31 pages and 62 steps. I also include several photos for inspiration.

Skill Level: Advanced

Materials:
·57” (4 3/4 feet) 21ga square 14k GF or Sterling Silver wire cut as follows
·7 pieces at 7”
·1 pieces at 8”
·One large emerald cut faceted gemstone
·2 to three feet 20ga Half Round Half Hard wire. If totally wrapping the sides you’ll need 3 feet

The one I used here is approximately 21mm by 12mm by 7mm deep

Tools:
·Flat Nose Pliers
·Chain Nose Pliers
·Flush cutters
·Round Nose Pliers
·Some type of low tack tape
·Fine tip Sharpie
·Hard plastic or rawhide hammer
·#9 knitting needle or Ľ” dowel
·OPTIONAL: Tumbler & Stainless Steel Shot, calipers, prong pusher