Patent ID: 6212745
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A44C,C25D,Y10T

Abstract:
In a method for setting at least one stone in the surface of a jewel produced by electroforming, comprising:producing a base having external shapes and dimensions with a thickness approximating that of a gold layer forming a wall of the jewel to be produced; said base including at least one seat with a bottom for receiving the stone;depositing on the base, before setting the stone in the seat, a protective layer followed by a thin first gold layer;setting the stone in said seat;depositing a second gold layer, which is thicker than said first gold layer; andremoving said base and said protective layer;the improvement which comprises: providing, during production of the base, at least one passage structured and arranged to provide communication, after the stone is set, between a space located between the bottom of the seat and the stone and the outside, thereby enabling the depositing of the second gold layer to reach said space.