Solitaire Hex Bolt

Step 2: Make the setting

Use a doming punch to strike the hole in the pendant. Start with a larger punch and work your way smaller. This will form a very small ridge around the hole of the pendant which is what will keep the stone in place.

Place the stone in the hole. Wrap a piece of wire around a round rod and form a coil. Cut one of the rings out of the coil and file the edges flat. Close the ring and set it behind the stone as a detention.

Apply light pressure to the ring while you solder it in place. Make sure you wear eye protection.