Question for those of you with halo settings

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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2007, 06:54:05 PM »

This is what it said on Leon Mege's webpage:

M i l l e g r a i n
Could also be spelled as "milgrain".

A decorating style creating a fine bead like effect on the top of the edge of a metal; popular in the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods. The term is widely applied to the type of pavé setting that has edges surrounding the row of bead-set stones. Old wife's tale has it invented in Italy by unscrupulous setters in order to conseal the rough edges on their setting work.


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2007, 07:27:40 PM »

Quote from: Michi on February 14, 2007, 06:54:05 PM

Old wife's tale has it invented in Italy by unscrupulous setters in order to conseal the rough edges on their setting work.

Ha Ha!! I find that hilarious! However you spell it, I love the antique look it gives jewelry


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2007, 07:28:32 PM »

DJ...what's a collette?


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #28 on: February 15, 2007, 01:44:03 AM »

I think it's a fancy word for a bezel. I think I know what they are talking about though. I have seen older style jewelry with heavily beaded bezel type settings. I'll have to see if I can find a pic.

ROFL Michi! Those dang Italian jewelers!


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #29 on: February 15, 2007, 02:33:44 AM »

I vote that since we forum users are so good at abbreviating, we just call it MG!!

BTW, spoke with DBL and my RB will now be done with MG!!!!


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« Reply #30 on: February 15, 2007, 03:25:45 AM »

Yay!!!!

The 'MG' will look sooooo good on your beautiful ring!


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #31 on: February 15, 2007, 06:03:22 AM »

Quote from: GracefulLion on February 15, 2007, 02:33:44 AM

I vote that since we forum users are so good at abbreviating, we just call it MG!!

BTW, spoke with DBL and my RB will now be done with MG!!!!

Sounds like a great idea! I will add it to our abbreviation list!


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Re: Question for those of you with halo settings

« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2007, 09:12:54 AM »

Yes..I am so glad you are able to have the MG added!! ~Ronda


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« Reply #33 on: February 15, 2007, 03:56:17 PM »

YAY ON THE MG!!!!!!!!!!!


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