Now we are ready to set the cab into the bezel. The tools needed are: (L to R) triangle file that has two smooth sides, prong pusher, burnisher and ring holder.
Use masking tape around the bezel when using the prong pusher so you don't scratch the ring shank. Now set the stone, you need to do it in specific order. Consider the bezel as a clock, first push (gently, not too hard to displace the cab) at the 12:00, then push the the 6:00 o'clock, by 3:00 then 9:00 o'clock position. After you've done this, do it again at 1:30, 7:30, 4:30 and 10:30 setting. Once done, you can push all around the bezel to ensure there are no gaps and the bezel is set smoothly.
Almost done, now the tricky part, once set, we need to file the bezel setting to smooth it around the stone. See below, how I have a gap at the 1:00 o'clock, I need to go back and file closer, before burnishing the entire bezel to make it gleam. (sorry I've run out of time), so there will be Part VI, the final product to come....
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