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Tag: stone dimensions for mount design
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Tapered Baguette Side Stones: Specifying the Pair Before Mount Design
Tapered baguette side stone measurements describe more than a total carat weight.
Why Stone Dimensions Matter More Than Carat Weight for Mount Design
For mount design, stone dimensions answer a different question from carat weight. Weight describes mass; the mount must accommodate a physical outline, depth and setting relationship. Two stones with the same stated weight should not automatically be treated as interchangeable in the same setting.