The drama of tension-set rings is unmistakable: the diamond is held by immense pressure between dense platinum “jaws”—and nothing else. #claudiakretchmer of #stevenkretchmerdesigns is a second generation American specialist in this technically demanding art. The gem itself must meet high clarity requirements or it would crack under this pressure. Especially love Kretchmer’s meeting the challenge of setting triangular gems. #tensionsetting #ringslikenoother #highwireartist #engagementring #yellowsapphire #diamondring #metalsmithing (at Aaron Faber Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMM3RO4h_LM/?igshid=no6e57jxehar














