Stone setting method for e.g. jewel, involves placing stones in holes drilled in metal piece, and printing impression comprising facet on surface of piece, where surface is defined between adjoining stones and facet reflects light

摘要

The method involves drilling holes (2) in a metal piece (1) and placing a stone (5) in each hole. A tool (6) is applied perpendicular to a surface of the piece and proximate to a periphery of the hole for forcing a rim (8) of the piece on a girdle (9) of the stone. An impression comprising a facet is printed on surface of the piece, where the facet reflects light and the surface is defined between adjoining stones. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a tool implementing a stone setting method (b) a product such as jewel or clock piece comprising a metal piece.