How to inlay jadeite, 6 common methods of jadeite inlay

We often see some jade jewelry that are inlaid in the market, and this type of jade product is also a popular one. Do you know how jade is inlaid? Next, let’s talk about the jade inlay methods.

1. Prong setting

Claw setting is the most common setting method used in jewelry setting. The principle is: claw setting uses longer metal claws (columns) to firmly hold the gemstone. The biggest advantage is that the metal rarely blocks the gemstone, and it can be appreciated from all angles. Generally, large-grained gemstones are suitable for this setting method. It can be divided into three-claw setting, four-claw setting, six-claw setting (the setting process pioneered by Tiffany), double four-claw setting, etc.

2. Bezel setting

Bezel setting, also known as border setting, is a setting method that surrounds the gemstone with metal edges. This method is one of the most stable inlay methods and is also a more commonly used inlay method. The general manufacturing process is to first carve pits of different sizes and heights in the metal edge, then put the gemstone out and fix it, and then press the metal edge to make the metal edge tightly wrap the gemstone, making sure the stone surface of the gemstone is flat and not tilted.

3. "Pressing wire and embedding gems" method

Generally, a thick and deep groove with a narrow mouth and a wide bottom is cut on the cracked waste, and round gold or silver wire strips are pressed into the groove to play a role in combination and decoration. It is both beautiful and practical, and is commonly known as "gold inlaid jade".

4. Nail setting method

Also known as "bead setting", it is a method of using metal extension and using tools to shovel out a few small nails on the edge of the metal inlay to fix the jade ring face, taking a ring as an example. The method is to wrap the jade around the metal surface of the ring and use a steel needle or steel shovel to pick up the metal to make small beads, which achieve a good effect with their gorgeous appearance and sparkling brilliance.

5. Track setting method

It is also called forced setting: no claws are needed, and the gems are tightly arranged. The metal claws are completely invisible, and the gems are set one by one along the gaps, just like being sewn with thread. The basic method is to drill straight and parallel small grooves on the ring setting, and the gemstones are set in the grooves. This method is most suitable for bar-shaped or long gemstones.

6. Elk Cluster Inlay

The elk cluster setting method generally involves symmetrically clustering smaller gemstones together, which are secured together by means of shared claws. This kind of setting method is generally used for group setting of matching stones around the main stone, which can make the main stone appear more sacred and important.

Regardless of the inlay method, sophisticated craftsmanship is required to fully display the beauty of jade. Craftsmanship is also a science, and its manufacturing difficulty cannot be underestimated.

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