Stone setting pliers in pale blue, a flat lever body with long black tapered jaws and a top adjusting screw, on linen

Stone Setting Pliers — Long Nose Adjustable Jaw Gem Tool for Jewellers, Blue

£14.99
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Stone setting pliers in pale blue, a flat lever body with long black tapered jaws and a top adjusting screw, on linen

Stone Setting Pliers — Long Nose Adjustable Jaw Gem Tool for Jewellers, Blue

£14.99
Sale price  £14.99 Regular price 
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Positioning a stone for setting means holding it firmly enough that it cannot skitter, and gently enough that it cannot chip — whatever size the job happens to be. This tool adjusts to the stone rather than the other way around: a top-mounted screw fine-tunes the jaw width, the lever-action handle grips and releases one-handed, and the long tapered jaws keep your sightline to the seat clear.

One adjustable tool covers the range that a drawer of fixed-width holders used to, which suits a busy setting bench and a student's first setting projects alike. The body wears a light-blue coating over blackened steel jaws; keep the adjustment screw clean so the action stays smooth.

  • Top-mounted screw mechanism for fine adjustment of the jaw width.
  • Long, tapered steel jaws provide clear visibility of the setting area.
  • Lever-action handle enables controlled, one-handed gripping and release.
  • A single tool accommodates a wide range of stone dimensions.
  • Durable construction with a coated light-blue body and blackened jaws.

Who it's for

An essential bench tool for professional UK bench jewellers and dedicated stone setters. It is also well-suited for jewellery-making apprentices and students learning to set a variety of stone shapes and sizes in precious metals.

Specifications

  • Colour: Blue and black

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Weight 150 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I close or lift a setting without damaging the stone?
Work a little at a time and check the stone after each step; when closing a setting, work opposite sides in turn. Use gentle, even pressure, place the jaws as this product's description shows, and do not force the setting in one go.
Will these mark the setting?
Any jaw can mark soft metal or a polished finish if you grip too hard or the jaws are dirty, and serrated or textured jaws mark more easily than smooth ones. Use the lightest grip that holds the piece and keep the jaws clean; on finished or plated work, cover metal jaws with masking tape or use nylon-jawed pliers.
How should I look after them?
Wipe them clean after use, keep them dry and store them so the jaws do not knock against other tools. Keep the moving parts free of grit and filings so the action stays smooth, and do not use them as a hammer or a lever.

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