Flush Setting Shaped Stones

About this course

The workshop examines how shaped stones can be flush set in a clean, contemporary style, with particular attention to the challenges beyond round cuts. Demonstrations introduce the key stages and considerations, followed by discussion and guided practice. Participants work on a pre-cast sterling silver ring, setting Princess and Marquise stones while receiving individual guidance throughout the process. The course focuses on achieving a precise finish and applying the setting methods to the completed ring.

What you'll learn

• Apply flush-setting techniques to shaped stones.
• Use scorpers and pendant motors for precision stone setting.
• Follow the stages involved in preparing and setting Princess and Marquise cuts.
• Complete a sterling silver ring with flush-set shaped stones.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for intermediate to advanced jewellery makers with foundation knowledge and experience. Participants work individually on their own ring, following demonstrations and receiving guidance during each stage of the setting process.

Before you go

• Participants must bring specialist tools, including a universal handle with two chucks, a 1mm bearing cutter, specified ball burrs and budd burrs.
• Reading glasses if needed, Optizisors, a notebook and pen, and an apron are listed as items to bring.
• Wear casual clothing that can tolerate dust or damage, avoid long loose sleeves, wear flat closed shoes, and tie back long hair.
• Most of the workshop is at street level in a step-free showroom. Some specialist equipment is in a lower-level workshop accessible only by stairs, with no lift access. Contact the provider in advance about access requirements.