Gemstone Setting Calculator
Calculate costs and material requirements for gemstone settings in jewelry making projects.
Professional Setting Calculator
Setting Specifications
Cost Breakdown
Setting Type:-
Estimated Time:0.0 hours
Labor Cost:$0.00
Material Cost:$0.00
Tool Usage:$0.00
Total Setting Cost:$0.00
Per Stone Cost:$0.00
Time Breakdown
Preparation:0.0 hours
Setting Work:0.0 hours
Finishing:0.0 hours
Material Requirements
Metal Required:0.0 grams
Solder Needed:Yes/No
Special Tools:-
Gemstone Setting Types
Prong Setting
- • Time: 1-3 hours
- • Skill Level: Intermediate
- • Best For: Round, oval stones
- • Advantages: Maximum light, secure
- • Tools: Prong pusher, files
Bezel Setting
- • Time: 2-4 hours
- • Skill Level: Intermediate+
- • Best For: All shapes
- • Advantages: Very secure, modern look
- • Tools: Bezel rocker, pusher
Channel Setting
- • Time: 3-6 hours
- • Skill Level: Advanced
- • Best For: Uniform stones
- • Advantages: Clean lines, secure
- • Tools: Channel pusher, files
Pavé Setting
- • Time: 4-8 hours
- • Skill Level: Expert
- • Best For: Small round stones
- • Advantages: Brilliant appearance
- • Tools: Gravers, drill bits
Tension Setting
- • Time: 2-5 hours
- • Skill Level: Advanced
- • Best For: Hard stones only
- • Advantages: Unique, modern
- • Tools: Precision cutting tools
Gypsy Setting
- • Time: 2-4 hours
- • Skill Level: Intermediate+
- • Best For: Round stones
- • Advantages: Very secure, vintage look
- • Tools: Gravers, burnisher
Professional Setting Tips
Preparation
- • Measure stone carefully
- • Check for damage or inclusions
- • Plan setting orientation
- • Prepare all tools and materials
- • Clean work surface
- • Good lighting essential
Setting Process
- • Work slowly and carefully
- • Check fit before final setting
- • Apply even pressure
- • Protect stone from heat
- • Support work properly
- • Take breaks to assess progress
Quality Control
- • Check stone security
- • Inspect for scratches
- • Test setting durability
- • Clean excess metal
- • Polish setting carefully
- • Final quality inspection