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Round Faceted Stone Settings Course

£240
excl materials
Course type Term
Nerissa Parker Jewellery Designer
Class tutor, Nerissa Parker
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Course Overview

Round Faceted Stone Settings Course

Learn how to make round faceted stone settings for both large and small stones – one of the most versatile settings in silver jewellery making.

What is the Round Faceted Stone Setting Course?

Our Round Faceted Stone Settings Course is a practical stone setting course that teaches how to design and make mounts for round faceted gemstones, working from larger statement stones down to smaller accent stones. You’ll cover both the principles of making the mount and the techniques for setting the stone securely and beautifully. Round faceted settings are the most accessible of all faceted stone settings to learn making this an ideal next step for improver jewellers who want to start incorporating gemstones into their silversmithing work.

What are faceted stones?

Faceted stones have flat planes cut into their surface, known as facets. A well-crafted geometrical arrangement of facets reflects light both internally and externally, maximising the brilliance and fire of the stone. Learning to set them well is what makes the difference between a good piece and a great one.

What will I make?

  • Project 1 – Rub over setting for a large round faceted stone.
  • Project 2 – A multi-stone ring featuring round faceted stones of varying sizes.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed skills and understanding in:

  • How to make round faceted stone settings – including how to create a cavity to accommodate the pavilion of the stone
  • Soldering and sawing with precision – essential for accurate mount construction
  • Using a pendant motor – for refining and finishing settings
  • Setting round faceted stones securely and to a professional standard
  • Filing, polishing, and finishing a completed setting
  • Design principles – understanding how setting choice affects the overall look of a piece

Who is this course for?

This is an improver-level course for jewellers who have completed a beginner term and are ready to develop their skills further. It’s also suitable if you’ve trained elsewhere and have a solid foundation in silversmithing — you’ll need to be confident annealing and soldering before joining. Get in touch if you have any questions about whether your experience level is a good fit.

Age requirements

All students attending classes or workshops at Kingham Jewellery School must be 18 or over unless otherwise stated in the course information.

The minimum age for students attending group bookings is school year 11, 15-16 years of age provided they are accompanied by fee paying adults. We do not offer group bookings for under 18’s unless at least 1 fee paying responsible adult attends the class.

Course materials

Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and  a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school or feel free to bring your own to work with.

If you would like to source your own stone or already have a stone you would like to set these are the criteria in order of project;

  • x1 round faceted stone of 10mm width.
  • x5 round faceted stones of various sizes from 3mm to 5.5mm width. These stones are required for the second project in this course so if you’re unsure what stones to use please discuss with Nerissa in class.

If you wish to bring silver stock we will be using 0.5mm sterling silver sheet.

Materials cost

Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.

As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80. To minimise costs silver can sometimes be substituted for copper. Copper is currently around 1/10 the cost of silver.

Course FAQs

Yes, if you’d like to source your own stones you’ll need one round faceted stone of 10mm width for the first project, and five round faceted stones of various sizes between 3mm and 5.5mm for the second. If you’re unsure which stones to choose, Nerissa is happy to advise in class. A selection of stones is also available to purchase at the school.

No prior stone setting experience is needed. This course introduces the techniques from scratch. You will however need a confident grounding in silversmithing fundamentals: annealing, soldering, and basic metal forming. If you’ve completed one of our beginner terms or have equivalent training elsewhere you’re ready to join.

Kingham Jewellery School is based in Kingham in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire. We’re easily accessible from Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Burford, Witney and the wider Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire area. Find us here

Keeping Safe in the Workshop

As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;

  • Please listen to directions from your tutor to ensure you know how to use all the equipment safely and correctly.
  • Do not operate equipment you do not know how to use.
  • Covered footwear is required and absolutely no high heels.
  • Tie back long hair when using motorised equipment.
  • Please respect others and don’t interrupt students who are soldering, using the drill or any other equipment that could create a safety concern if the operator is distracted.
  • Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave.
  • Please leave all unnecessary personal items at home.

You will need to bring

  • Your own apron, to protect your clothes.
  • Packed lunches are recommended if your class runs for a full day.

Please do not attend the workshop if

  • You feel unwell.

A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.

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