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Old 03-03-2008, 05:24 AM
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Default Re: Reason 32

Hi Haraga,
Not really. The sign of a good setter is he or she can make a lay out look
balanced and beautiful with the stone provided. It should also suite the
person it's being sold to. 32 has to have a lot of flash because it's going to
young man that will probable be in the NBA, his father was a NBA star.

So the piece has to scream I have confidence, look at me. While DDN
has to make the statement, I am someone important and refined.
My family has wealth and power. It sort of a playful piece of jewellery.

Most setting done for stock work is conservative. Mass produce setting
is just to get the stone in as fast as possible and look good. It's rather
soul less. Being able to combine engraving and diamond setting is mark
of a great setter. Which is what I'm going for.

Most setters are overwhelmed with work load and don't have time to think
about getting to fancy with the engraving. I make the time.

Jim
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