How to Set a Cushion Cut Stone
- 1). Gather your jewelry supplies and place them on a level work surface. Place the gemstone on a soft cloth.
- 2). Place the setting near the stone, with the prongs up. Squeeze a drop of jeweler's glue in the middle of the setting.
- 3). Pick up the setting using your pliers. Carefully place the setting over the gemstone and press down. Many settings are designed to snap in place -- no matter the setting, this method positions the stone.
- 4). Lift up the jewelry using the pliers, and press the stone firmly in the setting so that it makes firm contact with the glue.
- 5). Press the prongs down over the edges of the gemstone using the pliers.
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