Kent Raible-Pruitt Tall Bezel Setting Punch

The Kent Raible-Pruitt Tall Bezel Setting Punch is a specialized hand tool designed for setting tall, deep-sided stones in bezel mountings. Developed by master jeweler Kent Raible and handcrafted in the USA by Chris Pruitt, this 4" long, 5 mm diameter punch delivers the precise shape and mirror-quality finish required for professional bezel setting work—without the time-consuming process of grinding and hardening your own tool.

Features

• Designed specifically for tightening bezel material around the top edge of tall, deep-sided bezels
• Used with the tapered side down, resting on the top edge of the bezel wall, with the body of the punch facing the stone
• When used correctly, produces a series of ridges along the top of the bezel that securely retain the stone and create a distinctive, refined pattern
• Handmade by Chris Pruitt to the exacting specifications developed by Kent Raible
• Crafted in the USA with professional-grade shaping, hardening, and polishing
• Eliminates the need for skilled DIY grinding, steel hardening, and polishing to achieve comparable results
• Kent Raible teaches the use of this tool in his online classes at Golden Sphere Studios

Specifications

Notes

Successfully setting tall, deep-sided bezels requires skill and the correct technique. This punch is intended for use by jewelers experienced in bezel setting. Kent Raible demonstrates proper use of this tool in his online courses available through Golden Sphere Studios—search Kent Raible online to locate his current class offerings.