{"title":"Bezel Tools – Rollers, Pushers \u0026 Punches","description":"\u003cp\u003eBezel setting is the process of wrapping and pressing a fine metal wall around a stone to hold it in place, and the tools in this collection cover every stage of that process. The bezel mandrel shapes your bezel wall before setting. The bezel roller and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bezel-perfect-roller\" title=\"Bezel Perfect Roller | Bezel Setting Tools\"\u003eBezel Perfect Roller\u003c\/a\u003e move the metal evenly and smoothly over the stone. The bezel pushers, including the standard pusher and the V groove version for corners, press and tighten the wall against the stone's girdle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a clean stone setting comes down to the tools as much as technique, and having the right pusher for the right situation makes a real difference to the finish. We use these in our studio and run a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bezel-set-ring-making-workshop\" title=\"Bezel Set Ring Workshop | Stone Setting Workshop Kyneton\"\u003ebezel setting workshop\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to learn the process properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll tools are also available together in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Stone Setting Tools Australia\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steel-bezel-mandrel-round","title":"Steel Bezel Mandrel - Round","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteel Bezel Mandrel - Round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bezel mandrel is the tool you use to form a bezel into a perfectly round shape before soldering it to your backing plate. If you're making a bezel by hand from strip or wire, the bezel rarely comes off the first forming attempt as a true circle. Sliding it onto the mandrel and working it down the taper corrects any oval or irregular shape and leaves you with a clean round that will sit flush when you solder it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is made from hardened tool steel with a smooth, polished surface and an even taper. The smooth finish matters because a rough or pitted surface can mark softer metals as you work them along the taper. The even taper gives you consistent gradual sizing rather than abrupt steps, which makes it easier to dial in the exact diameter you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond bezels, this mandrel is useful for anything round and small. Jump rings, bails, clasps, and small rings can all be formed or corrected on it. The taper runs from 6.35mm to 15.88mm, which covers the range you'll work in for most bezel setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to get into bezel setting stones, this mandrel belongs on your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered from 6.35mm to 15.88mm (1\/4\" to 5\/8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened tool steel with a smooth, polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for forming bezels, bails, clasps, jump rings, and small rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.9cm overall length including handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Stone Setting Tools\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32136585707562,"sku":"116.200","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Round-Bezel-Mandrel.jpg?v=1618491343"},{"product_id":"copy-of-steel-bezel-mandrel-oval","title":"Steel Bezel Mandrel - Oval","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oval bezel mandrel is made of hardened tool steel with a smooth finish and even taper from s\u003c\/span\u003emallest oval: 5mm x 6mm to largest oval: 11mm x 12mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn oval bezel mandrel will help you to create that perfectly oval bezel and can be used to increase the size of a bezel before it is soldered onto the backing plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's ideal for forming oval bezels, bails, clasps, jump rings, and small rings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you plan on bezel setting oval stones, this is a great tool for your kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32155578269738,"sku":"116.300","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Round-Bezel-Mandrel_f9dcf7a0-3976-403b-b5c2-f524302268e6.jpg?v=1618488826"},{"product_id":"square-bezel-mandrel","title":"Steel Bezel Mandrel - Square","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis square bezel mandrel is made of hardened tool steel with a smooth finish and even taper. These are so handy for making smooth and even square bezels. They can also be used to enlarge a bezel that is too small. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32329402351658,"sku":"116.400","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Square-bezel-mandrel-a_594dcbbe-e159-48eb-9e1e-3e9f269231ed.jpg?v=1611057296"},{"product_id":"steel-bezel-pusher-and-prong-pusher","title":"Steel Bezel Pusher and Prong Pusher","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteel Bezel Pusher and Prong Pusher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bezel pusher is the tool you use to fold the bezel wall down over a stone and secure it in place. You hold the flat face of the pusher against the top edge of the bezel, lean it slightly toward the stone, and work your way around, pushing a small section at a time. Done evenly, this brings the bezel down tight against the stone without distortion or gaps. It's one of the core stone setting tools for anyone doing bezel work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis one can also be used as a prong pusher for pushing prongs down over a stone. The flat steel face is polished to minimise marking on the metal surface as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pusher comes at full length from the factory, but the How to Use section below recommends cutting it to a length that suits you if you have access to a grinder. A shorter tool gives you better control and is more comfortable to hold during setting. Many jewellers do this as a matter of course, so don't be put off by the full length as supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardwood handle is comfortable to grip and the steel shank is solid. It's a straightforward, reliable tool and well priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat polished steel face minimises marks on metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for bezel setting and prong setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be cut to a shorter length for better control if you have access to a grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Stone Setting Tools\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32368475996202,"sku":"119.120","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/bezel-pusher.jpg?v=1612093816"},{"product_id":"bezel-perfect-roller","title":"Bezel Perfect Roller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBezel Perfect Roller for Stone Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bezel roller is one of the handiest stone setting tools you can have on the bench, and this is our upgraded take on it. Made from polished half-round steel, the Bezel Perfect Roller lets you rock the tool gently over the bezel edge, pushing the metal down smoothly and evenly around the stone as you work your way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished blade is the point of difference. It glides over the metal rather than catching, which cuts down on marking while still tightening the bezel securely. Compared to a standard bezel roller, this version gives more control, especially on wider bezels where an uneven push shows up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe reach for this constantly in the studio for bezel setting cabochons in rings, pendants and earrings. It is one of the three tools that cover a full bezel setting job alongside a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/steel-bezel-pusher-and-prong-pusher\" title=\"Steel Bezel Pusher and Prong Pusher | Cabochon Setting Tool\"\u003ebezel pusher\u003c\/a\u003e for the initial push and a burnisher for the final smoothing, so if you are setting up your kit it is worth having all three on hand. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Bezel Setting Tools\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e bundles the roller in with those and a few other essentials if you would rather buy the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a redesigned handle for a more ergonomic grip than older bezel roller styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120mm length, easy to control one-handed at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39505139531818,"sku":"119.130","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Perfect-bezel-roller_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1658393281"},{"product_id":"steel-bezel-mandrel-hexagon","title":"Steel Bezel Mandrel - Hexagon","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel Bezel Mandrel - Hexagon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Hexagon bezel mandrel is made of hardened tool steel with a smooth finish and even taper from 4mm to 10mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bezel mandrel will help you to create that perfect hexagon shape and can be used to increase the size of a bezel and make it the perfect shape before it is soldered onto the backing plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt's ideal for forming bezels, bails, clasps and small rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you plan on bezel setting hexagon stones, this is a great tool for your kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521245855786,"sku":"116.500","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Hezagon-bezel-mandrel.jpg?v=1629778916"},{"product_id":"jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit","title":"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit - 7pc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel setting is the first stone setting technique we teach in the studio. This 7-piece kit holds the stone setting tools we reach for every time a cabochon goes into a ring, pendant or pair of earrings. If you've made a bezel cup and now need to get a stone into it neatly and securely, these are the tools that do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good bezel setting starts before the stone goes in. The round bezel mandrel lets you true up your bezel and stretch it slightly so it hugs the stone before you solder it to the backplate. Once the stone is seated, the two bezel pushers do the heavy lifting. Work at opposite points first, north and south, then east and west, then halfway between, so the metal comes over evenly without pleating. Both pushers also handle prongs, so the kit stays useful when you move on to claw settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bezel roller rocks the rest of the wall down smoothly. Then a burnisher tightens and polishes the top edge until it grips the stone with no gaps. A 10x loupe lets you check your work up close before you call it finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tool in this stone setting kit has been tested by hundreds of students in our jewellery making workshops, so we know they hold up at the bench. If you'd like to learn stone setting hands-on first, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bezel-set-ring-making-workshop\" title=\"Bezel Set Ring Workshop | Jewellery Making Class Kyneton\"\u003eBezel Set Ring Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e takes you through the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essential-soldering-kit\" title=\"Essential Soldering Kit | Silver Jewellery Tools\"\u003eEssential Soldering Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beginners-jewellery-making-tool-kit\" title=\"Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit | Beginner Metalsmithing Set\"\u003ePremium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, and between them they cover most of what a home studio needs. If you'd rather buy it all at once, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellery-studio-pro-kit-complete-edition\" title=\"Studio Pro Kit Complete Edition | Metalsmithing Bench Equipment\"\u003eStudio Pro Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/deluxe-jewellery-studio-pro-kit-smith-little-torch-73pc?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=a97c40e2b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Deluxe Studio Pro Kit | Jewellery Making Tool Kits\"\u003eDeluxe Studio Pro Kit\u003c\/a\u003e includes every tool from all three kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-silver-bezel-plain-wire\" title=\"Fine Silver Bezel Wire | Cabochon Setting Strip\"\u003eFine silver bezel wire\u003c\/a\u003e is softer than sterling and much easier to push over a stone, which is why we use it in class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll also need a way to hold your piece steady while you work. A ring clamp or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clamps-and-vices\" title=\"Clamps \u0026amp; Vices | Ring Holder for Stone Setting\"\u003ebench vice\u003c\/a\u003e does the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bezel-setting-videos\" title=\"Bezel Setting Videos | Cabochon Jewellery Tutorials\"\u003ebezel setting videos\u003c\/a\u003e that show these tools in action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39934532452394,"sku":"100.300","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Bezel-gem-setting-Kit_Pod-Jewellery1.jpg?v=1771366947"},{"product_id":"bezel-pusher-with-v-groove","title":"Bezel Pusher with V-Groove","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBezel Pusher with V-Groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bezel pusher is the first tool you pick up once your stone is sitting in its setting, and this one has a V-groove cut into its polished tip. That groove is what makes the difference. It catches the top edge of the bezel wall, so the pusher stays put as you lean on it instead of skidding off and scratching your stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt really comes into its own on prongs. The groove cradles the rounded tip of a prong, so you can push it over the girdle of a faceted stone with control and without it rolling sideways. If you're moving from bezel setting into prong setting, this is the prong pusher that makes the switch easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Cabochon Jewellery Tools\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e pairs it with a flat-faced \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bezel-pusher-and-prong-pusher\" title=\"Bezel\/Prong Pusher | Flat Face Setting Tool\"\u003eBezel\/Prong Pusher\u003c\/a\u003e, and the two work well together. The flat face covers more of the bezel wall for the first few pushes. Then the V-groove takes over for tighter spots, the corners of shaped stones, and prongs. From there, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bezel-perfect-roller\" title=\"Bezel Perfect Roller | Stone Setting Rocker\"\u003eBezel Roller\u003c\/a\u003e closes the wall down evenly and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burnisher\" title=\"Curved Burnisher | Bezel Polishing Tool\"\u003eCurved Burnisher\u003c\/a\u003e smooths and tightens the top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stone setting on a budget, this is one of the most useful tools you can own. It's small, it's simple, and it does a job that fingers and pliers can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny nick or scuff on the tip will transfer to your bezel, so if the groove gets marked, give it a light rub on fine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emery-sheets\" title=\"Emery Paper | Jewellery Abrasive Sheets\"\u003eemery paper\u003c\/a\u003e to bring the polish back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-silver-bezel-plain-wire\" title=\"Fine Silver Bezel Wire | Cabochon Setting Strip\"\u003eFine silver bezel wire\u003c\/a\u003e is much softer than sterling, so it pushes over with less pressure and fewer tool marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39934832312362,"sku":"119.125","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/bezel-pusher-v-shaped_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1658393378"},{"product_id":"bezel-roller-rocker","title":"Bezel Roller\/Rocker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBezel Roller\/Rocker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bezel roller does the part of bezel setting that pushers find hardest: closing the wall down evenly all the way around. Instead of pressing at one point, you rock its curved, half-round face back and forth over the bezel, so the pressure spreads along a longer section of metal. The result is a smoother, tighter bezel with fewer dents, ripples and tool marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best once the stone is caught and held. Start with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bezel-pusher-with-v-groove\" title=\"Bezel Pusher with V Groove | Prong Setting Tool\"\u003eBezel Pusher with V Groove\u003c\/a\u003e to tack the wall over at a few points, then switch to the bezel rocker to work in the gaps and bring the whole edge down together. It really comes into its own on larger cabochons and on the long, straighter sides of ovals and rectangles, where a pointed pusher can leave a row of small flat spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the polished steel face slides over the metal rather than digging in, it's forgiving if you're new to stone setting. Once the wall is down, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burnisher\" title=\"Curved Burnisher | Bezel Polishing Tool\"\u003eCurved Burnisher\u003c\/a\u003e tightens and brightens the top edge for a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bezel roller is also part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellers-stone-setting-tool-kit\" title=\"Jewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit | Cabochon Jewellery Tools\"\u003eJewellers Stone Setting Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the pushers, burnishers and mandrel you need for the whole job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilt the roller slightly towards the stone as you rock, so you're pushing the wall in and down at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-silver-bezel-plain-wire\" title=\"Fine Silver Bezel Wire | Cabochon Setting Strip\"\u003eFine silver bezel wire\u003c\/a\u003e is softer than sterling, so it rolls over with less pressure and a smoother result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name comes from the rocking action, so you'll also see this tool called a bezel rocker or rocker tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46518674555175,"sku":"119.131","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Bezel-Rocker-Roller_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1694086572"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/collections\/Bezel-Rocker-Roller_Pod-Jewellery_e41a47ed-7a35-44b3-a7e4-0c2013bfabc8.jpg?v=1760009876","url":"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/collections\/bezel-tools-rollers-pushers-and-punches.oembed","provider":"Pod Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}