gypsy setting

noun

The setting of a stone directly into metal so that it does not protrude, using a burnishing tool to push the metal all around the stone.

Meanings

noungypsy setting (countable and uncountable, plural gypsy settings)

plural gypsy settings

  1. countableuncountablejewelryThe setting of a stone directly into metal so that it does not protrude, using a burnishing tool to push the metal all around the stone.
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