Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of setting stones, preferably precious stones like diamonds, in a mounting comprising (a) setting a base metal having a floor with a central cavity; (b) placing a center stone as a first layer of stone, the center stone having a pavilion, a girdle and a crown, such that the pavilion is placed inside the above stated cavity, the girdle inserted in incisions in the peripheral walls of the base metal from the side; (c) placing each of the respective layers of stones adjacent and marginally above each other, each stone having a pavilion, girdle and crown such that the pavilion of each of the respective stones is placed in its respective cavity, the girdle of each stone being inserted in the incisions in the peripheral walls; such that the peripheral walls of each of the layer forms the base of the cavity of the next layer; stones in each of the layers are held only from one side by said peripheral wall; the stones of following layer marginally overlap the crown of the sto