Cluster Prongs

This lesson will focus on the Prongs Tab.

Starting with the Prongs Tab:

• Mode: 3º

Now, for the Internal Prongs:

• Diameter: 1.3 mm

• Distance: 0.9 mm

• Height Over Girdle: 1 mm

• Height Under Girdle: 3.6 mm

• Move in Z: 0

• Gems Extension for Manufacturing: 0.5 mm

These internal prongs will securely hold the gemstones in place while keeping them aligned.

The External Prongs:

• Diameter: 1.4 mm

• Distance: 1.2 mm

• Height Over Girdle: 1.1 mm

• Gems Extension for Manufacturing: 0.5 mm

• Move in Z: 0

Central External Prong

Now, let’s set up the Central External Prong:

• Diameter: 1.1 mm

• Gem Inside: 0.1 mm

• Height Over Girdle: 0.7 mm

• Gems Extension for Manufacturing: 0.5 mm

• Move in Z: 0

These external prongs secure the cluster and give a refined, stable look to our design.

Video Lesson

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Setting Up the Main Gem Rail Tab