Collet Setting
Collet setting is one that employs a ring or rim of metal, soldered perpendicular to the surface of the item, surrounding the girdle of a stone thereby holding the stone in place. Also known as a bezel setting.
collet setting
A setting in which the stone is held in a circular flange of metal.
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COLLET SETTING
A collet setting is a very early method of setting gemstones. A collet is a thin, round band of metal that goes all around the stone.
Collet Set
A variation on box setting in which the sides of the box are filed away to sallow more light to enter the gemstone.
 See also: Collet, Surface, Stone, Jewel, Metal
  
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