- How to solder with precision
- How to saw with precision
- Design skills
- How to set round faceted stones
- How to file, polish & finish a setting
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Course Overview
Learn how to make rub over settings and faux claw settings for larger stones.
On this course you will learn how to make a mount and set a round faceted stone. These are a versatile setting that can be used for either a ring or a pendant. You will have the option of creating a full rub over or a faux claw setting.
A faceted stone has a pavilion which helps create the sparkle in the stone. When making settings for faceted stones we have to create a cavity to ensure we accommodate the pavilion. There are a variety of ways to achieve this. On this course you will learn how to make settings for round faceted stones. We use larger stones to ensure students understand the basic principles of creating settings. This also helps when practicing stone setting.
Faceted stones have flat planes cut into the surface known as facets. A well-crafted geometrical arrangement of facets will reflect light both internally and externally, maximising the brilliance and fire of the stone.
This course is suitable for intermediate level students.
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.
You are welcome to supply your own silver and stones, if so you will need;
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.
Group booking options are available for this course. Group pricing starts at £285 excluding materials for a group of 3 students.
Submit a group booking enquiry or head over to our Group Booking page for more details.
