Advanced
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Advanced Stone Setting Course

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

Fri 23 Jan 2026, 10.00am - 12.30pm

Course Starts
Fri 23 Jan 2026
10.00am – 12.30pm
Course Notes
8 weekly classes (Check availability for all dates)

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Course Overview

Advanced Stone Setting Course

Master basket, claw, and channel stone setting through three projects, gaining professional precision and finishing skills.

Refine your precision and elevate your craftsmanship with our Advanced Stone Setting Course. Designed for jewellers who already have a solid foundation in basic setting techniques (such as tube setting or rub-over setting), this term-time course explores the techniques behind basket, claw, and channel settings.

Under expert guidance, you’ll develop the confidence to design, create and finish complex settings with professional polish and precision.

Course Schedule

This advanced stone setting course is built around a series of focused projects, each designed to deepen your understanding of precision setting techniques.

  • Project 1 – The Basket Setting
    Begin by designing and constructing a traditional basket setting.
You’ll learn to measure, cut, and solder components accurately, forming a balanced framework that lets light flow through the stone.
  • Project 2 – The Claw Setting
    Move on to claw (prong) settings, starting with a round stone before exploring more complex cuts.
 You’ll form, align and secure claws for both symmetry and strength, achieving a clean, elegant finish.
  • Project 3 – The Channel Setting
    Learn the principles of channel setting – the clean, modern way to secure rows of stones. 
You’ll mark, cut and seat multiple stones, refining your accuracy and control.

What will I learn?

  • Master basket setting for open, light-filled designs
  • Perfect claw (prong) setting for round and fancy-cut stones
  • Create clean, modern channel settings ideal for multi-stone bands
  • Learn to seat stones accurately and securely
  • Develop precision in cutting, measuring, and finishing
  • Wire forming and soldering accuracy
  • Marking and measuring
  • Seat cutting for consistent depth
  • Securing stones
  • Finishing and polishing settings

Who is this course for?

This course is for experienced makers with an intermediate to advanced level of competence.

This course is ideal for:

  • Jewellers with experience in basic stone setting techniques
  • Makers looking to expand their repertoire into more advanced designs
  • Professionals seeking to improve precision and finish quality

Student Age Guidelines

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

Course fees include silver solder and saw blades. Metals, findings, gold solder and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.

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.

Workshop Safety

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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