This course isn’t currently in our schedule, it may be available as a private class via Group Booking. Make a course enquiry or visit our group booking page for details.
Learn to make a square or round section ring with a tube setting for a faceted stone. No prior jewellery making experience is necessary to join this course, our experienced tutor guides you through the whole process. By the end of this class you’ll take home a beautiful finished silver ring with a faceted stone made by you!
Our taster courses are a quick and easy way to begin jewellery making and tailored for students with little to no silver jewellery making experience. They offer a gentle learning curve for makers interested in trying something new. If you’re considering a beginner jewellery term but unsure about the time investment a taster class may be worth joining.
Faceted stones have flat planes cut into the surface known as facets. A well-crafted geometrical arrangement of facets reflect light both internally and externally, maximising the brilliance and fire of the stone.
The graphic below shows the anatomy of a brilliant cut from the top and side view. If you wish to supply your own stone it must look like this.
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous jewellery making experience is necessary to enrol on this course.
Silver and 1 stone is included in the cost of the course, either semi-precious or Cubic Zirconia.
Semi-precious stones available include; peridot, amethyst, sky blue topaz and citrine. We also stock a selection of Cubic Zirconia in various colours. Cubic Zirconia are a good stone to practice with, they are easier to work with for a beginner as they are calibrated, hard and less prone to damage.
If you would like to supply your own gemstone it must be a round faceted 4.5mm stone. If your gemstone does not meet these exact requirements it is not suitable for this class.
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. Costs start at £225 excluding materials for a small group.
Submit a group booking enquiry or head over to our Group Booking page for more details.
Although this course isn’t currently timetabled it is still available as a group booking.
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