ZA200509862B - Method for setting a stone in a metal element - Google Patents
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- ZA200509862B ZA200509862B ZA200509862A ZA200509862A ZA200509862B ZA 200509862 B ZA200509862 B ZA 200509862B ZA 200509862 A ZA200509862 A ZA 200509862A ZA 200509862 A ZA200509862 A ZA 200509862A ZA 200509862 B ZA200509862 B ZA 200509862B
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- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 45
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 45
- 239000004575 stone Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 43
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 30
- 239000010437 gem Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229910001751 gemstone Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 238000007373 indentation Methods 0.000 claims description 14
- 238000005553 drilling Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 150000002739 metals Chemical class 0.000 description 5
- RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Titanium Chemical compound [Ti] RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 239000010936 titanium Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910052719 titanium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- -1 gold or silver Chemical class 0.000 description 3
- 238000007796 conventional method Methods 0.000 description 2
- PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N gold Chemical compound [Au] PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910052737 gold Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000010931 gold Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052709 silver Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000004332 silver Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000002730 additional effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002969 artificial stone Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C17/00—Gems or the like
- A44C17/04—Setting gems in jewellery; Setting-tools
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C17/00—Gems or the like
- A44C17/04—Setting gems in jewellery; Setting-tools
- A44C17/043—Setting-tools
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- Processing Of Stones Or Stones Resemblance Materials (AREA)
- Physical Vapour Deposition (AREA)
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Abstract
The method involves drilling holes (2) in a metal piece (1) and placing a stone (5) in each hole. A tool (6) is applied perpendicular to a surface of the piece and proximate to a periphery of the hole for forcing a rim (8) of the piece on a girdle (9) of the stone. An impression comprising a facet is printed on surface of the piece, where the facet reflects light and the surface is defined between adjoining stones. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a tool implementing a stone setting method (b) a product such as jewel or clock piece comprising a metal piece.
Description
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METHOD FOR SETTING A STONE IN A METAL ELEMENT
The present invention relates to a method for setting a stone in a metal part.
In the jewelry and horological field, the setting of precious stones in metal parts is well known.
In one conventional method, an operator applies a graver obliquely to the surface of a piece of metal to deform it. This causes the metal to deform to produce a collar that covers the periphery of the stone and immobilizes it in the metal element.
This method is satisfactory except for the fact that the deformation of the met al can cause burring, which : detracts from the smoothness of the resulting piece of jewelry.
Another drawback with this method is that it can be used to set stones only dn metals such as gold or silver, that is metals having a certain ductility. If instead the method is applied to hard metals, such as titanium, it is found that the action of the graver acting obliquely to the surface of the piece of metal does not produce a collar because the metal breaks and forms a chip.
Another drawback with the current setting method has to do with the fact that, in the case of pavé settings, meaning many stones set side by side over the surface of a piece of jewelry or a watch, the area of metal bounded by the stones appears dull and does not contribute to setting off the stones.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a method for setting stones in a piece of hard metal such as titanium.
It is another object of the invention to provide a method of setting that displays the stones to advantage.
According to the invention, this method for setting at least one stone having a girdle in a piece of metal, said method comprising the following steps: - at least one hole is pierced in the piece of metal for receiving the stone, - a stone is placed Dn each hole, - a tool is applied perpendicularly to the surface of the piece of metal and close to the periphery of each hcle, the end oX¥ said tool having a tip for pushing back a lip of metal onto the girdle of the stone, and forming at least one indentation comprising at least one light-reflecting facet.
The method according to the invention therefore makes it possible to set pieces in an extremely hard metal because of the perpendicular action of a tool in deforming the metal and forming a lip. What is more, the indentation forming a lip has at least one facet, giving the setting according to the invention additional visual appeal .
In one possible version the tool is applied manually.
In another possible wersion the tool is applied mechanically.
The invention also relattes to a tool for carrying out the method, having at its end at least one surface ending in a tip.
In accordance with several shapes which the tool may take: = the tool has at its end a conical form ending in a tip;
= the tool has at its end a tetrahedral form ending in a tip; - the tool has at its end several facets converging toward a tip; = the tool has a radius of 0.2 to 0.5 mm.
The invention also relates to the product such as a jewel or timekeeper comprising a piece of metal on which is placed at least one stone having a girdle, said product being characterized in that it exhibits, around at least one stone, at least one indentation having a facet impressed into the surface of the piece of metal, forming a lip that covers the girdle of the stone.
Preferably the entire surface of the piece of metal : bounded by two or more stones is impressed with indentations.
In order that it may be understood clearly, the invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawing showing, by way of non-restrictive example, a possible way of carrying out the method of the invention.
Figures 1-3 show the different steps in carrying out this method,
Figure 4 is a top view of a product produced by this method, and
Figures 5-8 show several possible embodiments of a tool for carrying out the method according to the invention.
Figure 1 shows, in section, a piece of metal 1 with a hole 2 as is well known in setting techniques. This hole 2 comprises, near the surface of the piece of metal 1, a conical seat 3 and a cylindrical part 3. As
. 4 = can be seen, the conical seat 3 on which the stone is to rest 1s a very short distance, poerhaps 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters, away from the surface of the piece of metal 1.
Figure 2 shows the stone 5 placed in the hole 2 before setting has commenced. Figure 2 shows a tool 6 approaching in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the piece of metal 1. In figure 2, the tool 6 dllustrated has a conical end terminating in a tip 12.
Turning to figure 3, the tool can be seera to be applied to the surface of the piece of metal 1. During this application of the tool, the material is pressed out away from the tip of the tool 6 and the material constituting the piece of metal 1 is therefore displaced to form a lip 8 over the gixdle 9 of the stone 5 as it sits in the hole. This 1ip 8 therefore serves to immobilize the stone 5 in its hole.
T he next step in the method is to use the tool 6 to form new indentations 11 in that surface of the piece o f metal 1 which is bounded by the stones 5.
Referring to figure 4, this shows the multiple indentations 11 produced in the inter-st-one surfaces.
In the illustrative embodiment depicted, these imdentations 11 have facets - four facets in this case.
The indentations 11 situated adjacent to the stones hold the stones in place, while the furiction of the other indentations 11 is to reflect the li ght.
Figures 5-8 show several embodiments of thee tool. These embodiments, though non-restrictive, noretheless all have the common feature that the end of the tool consists of a tip 12 at its end. This tip 12, applied pexrpendicularly to the surface of the met al, displaces even the hardest metal to form a lip 8.
Figure 5 shows a tool with a pyramidal end.
Figure 6 shows a tool with a tetrahedral end.
Figure 7 shows a tool with a conical end.
Figure 8 shows a tool whose end has four facets.
The process thus described has many advantages. It can be used to set stones in an extremely hard metal, such as titanium, because the tool used to deform the metal and create a lip over the girdle of the stone acts perpendicularly to the surface of the piece of metal that is to mold the stones. : Moreover, the fact that the tool has an end which. will give the indentation a smooth surface procures an additional effect in that the indentation that holds the stone in place also reflects the light.
Adding more indentations of this kind between. the stones creates a reflective area between the s tones which displays their luminosity to advantage. The dull area that occurs in pavé settings created by conventional techniques disappears in the inventiom and is replaced by a light-reflecting area.
Finally, the action of the tool produces no bur=zring, with the result that the jewel or timekeeper se=t in this manner will not snag or catch.
Another advantage of the method according to the invention is that it can be used to set stones in an internal surfface or in an uneven surface.
Lastly, the surface set by the method according to the invention has a continuous appearance which causes the set stones to appear as if aligned in rows and columns.
It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above by way of
S example. On the contrary, it encompasses all embodiments of the invention.
For example, o ther shapes of tools may be envisaged. It is obvious of course that all types of precious, semiprecious or synthetic stone can be set by this method.
It will also loe understood that, though the metho d is particularly suitable for setting in hard metals such as titanium, Gt can also be used in metals such as gold, silver or steel.
Claims (1)
1. A method for setting at least one stone (5) having a girdle (9) in a piece of metal (1), said method comprising the following steps: - at least ome hole (2) is pierced in the piece of metal (1) for receiving the stone, - a stone (5) is placed in each hole (2), - a tool (6) is applied perpendicularly to the surface of the piece of metal and close to the periphery of eac<h hole (2), the end of said tool (6) having a tip (12) for pushing back a lip (8) of metal onto the girdle (9) of the stone, and forming at least one indentation (11) comprising at least one light- reflecting facet .
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the tool is applied manually.
3. The method as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the tool is applied mechanically.
4. A tool (6) for carrying out the method as claimed in one of claims 1-3, characterized in that it has at its end at least one convergent surface ending in a tip (12).
5. The tool (6) as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the tool (6) has at its end a conical form ending in a tip.
6. The tool (6) as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the tool (6) has at its end a tetrahedral form ending in a tip.
7. The tool (6) as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the tool (6) has at its end several facets converging toward a tip.
a WO 2004/110200 PCT/FR2004/001419
8. The tool (6) as claimed in one of claims 4-7, characterized in that the tip of the tool has a radius cf 0.2 to 0.5 mm.
S 9. A product such as a jewel or timekeeper comprising a piece of metal (1) on which is placed at least one stone (5) having a gi rdle, said product being characterized in that it exhibits, around at least one stone (5), at least one indentation having a facet impressed inte the surface of the piece of metal (1), forming a 1lip that covers the girdle (9) of the stone
(5).
10. The product as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the entire surface of the piece of metal (1) bounded by two or more stones (5) is impressed with indentations (11). :
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