Jewellery: Further Adventures in Stone Setting Tuesday Evening

About this course

The course develops stone-setting techniques for faceted marquis, trillion, square, pear and heart-shaped stones. Participants prepare a scorper, practise using setting tools and may incorporate their work into a simple jewellery piece. Flush setting may also be introduced if time allows. Teaching combines demonstrations with one-to-one support. Examples of stone-set jewellery are discussed, and group activities include show and tell and group critique.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and sharpen a scorper for stone setting
• Use setting tools to secure faceted stones
• Set marquis, trillion, square, pear and heart-shaped stones
• Apply polishing techniques to finish jewellery

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for intermediate to advanced learners developing beyond fundamental jewellery techniques. Familiarity with a jewellery studio and hand tools is recommended. Participation includes group discussion and critique alongside individual guidance, and some tasks require moderate fitness and hand strength.

• Familiarity with the jewellery studio environment and hand tools is recommended.
• Using the hand engraver requires strength and pressure in the hands.
• The class includes discussion, show and tell, and group critique.

Before you go

• All tools needed for the course are available in the workshop, with basic materials such as base metals and sample stones provided in reasonable quantities.
• The stones used are cubic zirconia.
• Gravers or scorpers used during the course may optionally be purchased afterwards.
• The studio has lift access.
• Some chemicals used on the course may be harmful during pregnancy. Pregnant participants should inform the tutor for advice about precautions.