- How to set a stone
- Sawing with precision techniques
- How to mitre a join
- About soldering with precision
- Precise measuring techniques
- How to keep lines straight
- Finishing & polishing techniques
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Course Overview
Learn about settings for small square gemstones. We cover how to set square and rectangular facetted stones precisely with a professional finish.
Making mounts for and setting rectangle or squares stones brings a series of technical challenges to consider. These settings are reminiscent of the Art Deco style which you can use in your ring designs or combine to create elegant pendants.
On this course you will learn how to set square and rectangular stones precisely ensuring crisp edges and a professional finish. To achieve this the course is divided into two projects, starting out simple and becoming progressively more challenging.
In this project we will learn how to make mounts and set faceted stones under 5.5mm.
The project will be a channel setting that can be used for multiple square stones or a single rectangular stone.
All our advanced courses are designed to further develop your skills. This course is for experienced makers only with an intermediate to advanced level of competence. If you are new to Kingham Jewellery School please contact us for a skill level assessment
This course is a continuation of Setting Square Gemstones Part 1. However, you may join Part 2 without having attended Part 1.
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 fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
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.
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
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
