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Record 1 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
DEF

A style of setting a gemstone in a finger ring, the stone being set in a square or rectangular metal frame and held in place by ... the metal over edge ... to secure it.

CONT

Box settings are commonly used with cabochon cut stones which do not have light entering the base of the stone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Fixation d'une gemme taillée sur un bijou à l'aide d'une lamelle métallique qui entoure complètement son feuilletis (ou son rondiste).

OBS

La pierre est entièrement entourée par le métal.

Spanish

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