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A method of producing stone set jewelry includes the step of forming at least one affixation groove within the stone to be set in the jewelry. A stone to be set with the present method should have an upper and a lower portion which is at least substantially entirely hidden from view when the upper p

A method of producing stone set jewelry includes the step of forming at least one affixation groove within the stone to be set in the jewelry. A stone to be set with the present method should have an upper and a lower portion which is at least substantially entirely hidden from view when the upper portion of the stone is viewed. In accordance with the present method the affixation groove should be formed in the lower portion of the stone such that it too is hidden from view when the upper portion of the stone is viewed. A heat setting method is disclosed for improving the bond between the pavilion of the stone and the wax model used in the casting process. The method also includes the deposition of a mounting material within the affixation groove by applying a conventional casting method. Finally, any excess deposited mounting material can be removed and the stone affixed to the article of jewelry via the mounting material such that the mounting material of a completed article of jewelry is not visible when the stone is viewed from the upper portion thereof. New articles of jewelry formed from the methods of producing jewelry are also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A method for affixing a stone in a wax jewelry model of the type used in conjunction with the lost wax casting method, the stone including a table on one side thereof, a converging pavilion on an opposite side thereof and a girdle therebetween, said pavilion including at least one affixation groo

1. A method for affixing a stone in a wax jewelry model of the type used in conjunction with the lost wax casting method, the stone including a table on one side thereof, a converging pavilion on an opposite side thereof and a girdle therebetween, said pavilion including at least one affixation groove, said method comprising:placing the stone in the wax model with the pavilion facing toward the wax model and the table facing away from the wax model; applying heat and pressure to the table of the stone to an extent necessary to at least partially melt that portion of the wax model immediately adjacent to the pavilion of the stone whereby the wax penetrates at least a portion of said groove; and allowing the stone and wax model to cool.