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Chris holds the pear cut diamond in place but pushing the tips of the prongs over the table.
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Each prong is softly pushed down to secure the accent diamonds in place.
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Chris uses 18 gauge wire to create the prongs for the center stone. The wire is soldered into the halo, fusing it to the remainder of the casting.
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The prongs are filed and shaped into their final position.