The earliest known technique of attaching stones to jewelry was bezel setting. A bezel is a strip of metal bent into the shape and size of the stone and then soldered to the piece of jewelry.
Bezel Setting
Precious Braid Ruby in Black & White
SKU: WB6.10k.R.BLK/WHT
$295
PRECIOUS BRAID has a bezel set ruby on a hand-braided cord.
- 4mm 10k gold bezel
- 2.3mm ruby
- 10mm 10k gold signature button closure
- 2mm braided waxed nylon in black and white
Braid
Braiding is a weaving technique that dates back approximately 30,000 years, marking it among the earliest art forms in human history, and has roots and interpretations in every major world culture. Braids are often used figuratively to represent interconnectedness and unity.
Gold
Gold is a lustrous, precious metal that has been used for fine jewelry, coinage, and other arts, and even, in the form of a gold standard, as a monetary policy between nations. Gold is associated with perfect or divine principles, as well as wisdom of aging and fruition.
Ruby
Ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with diamond, emerald and sapphire. Throughout history and across cultures rubies have been believed to have various positive effects and mystical properties, and are considered the stone of love, energy, passion, and power.
Ruby is the birthstone of July.
