Making Jewelry with Snap Fit Findings

Step 4 Push the Finding Until It Snaps Into Position

Push down symmetrically on the finding until all the prongs in the finding are snaped into position grasping the girdle or the largest diameter of the gemstone.  You should hear a click as all the prongs snap into position.  If you have done this correctly all the prongs in your earring finding will be gripping the gemstone evenly and symmetrically.  The stone should be held in place firmly by the finding.  If one or more of the prongs is not snapped into position, continue pushing down on the finding, until all the prongs have snapped into place.