Stone-set Pendants and Rings

Set a gorgeous stone in silver to create a beautiful ring or pendant!

This tuition topic is suitable for everyone. If you are a complete beginner I will take you through everything you need, step-by-step, so that you leave having learnt some great new skills - and of course with a beautiful new piece of jewellery!

If you are adding to existing skills then this is a great topic for you too. We can make the project more challenging by adding in other techniques - granulation perhaps, or using more than one stone in your design.

A fantastic range of stones will be available for you to choose from. You're sure to find the colour, size and shape of stone for your perfect project! You are welcome to bring your own stone to work with if you wish, but please contact me before the workshop to check it's suitability.

Other silversmithing techniques such as texturing using a rolling mill, sawing and piercing can also be covered whilst making the stone settings. A wide range of my rolling mill texture sheets will be available for you to use.

Is this topic a half day or full day's tuition?

A full day is needed for this topic, although those with more experience may have time to make something simple such as a pair of silver earrings at the end of the day

Is any previous experience needed?

This workshop is suitable for everyone! Beginners to jewellery making will learn many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills. Those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the end of the session.

What are the material costs?

Materials are available for purchase on the day and include bezel wire for setting the stone, silver sheets and wire, a sterling silver trace chain for the pendants and, of course, a stone. Silver is costed by weight. Most projects will use between £18 and £25 of silver depending on your design. A great selection of stones from £4 upwards is available for you to choose from.

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