Jewellery Making Course: Fancy Stone Setting

In this intensive two-day jewellery making course in London, you will learn the trade secrets of master setter Brian Fagen, who has 50 years of experience in the jewellery trade.You will learn the technique of setting fancy-shaped stones and gain hints and tips to help you work efficiently and accurately, giving you confidence in your setting practise.Over the two days, you will claw set a pear shape, V-claw set a princess cut, thumbnail claw set an emerald cut, and rubover set a marquise and princess cut stone! What will I Learn? In this class, you will have the opportunity to practise on pre-made mounts, as well as setting your projects. What will happen on the days? This class will begin with a demonstration from the tutor, who will guide you through the process of setting different fancy-shaped stones, offering secrets of the trade to help you gain confidence in your setting practise.You will start with practicing using cubic zirconias on pre-made mounts, allowing you to hone your setting skills without the expense.You can then move onto your individual projects if you wish, with the opportunity to troubleshoot any difficulties you are having. Please get in touch prior to the class to let us know what you are working on so the tutor can prepare for this.Following this course, there is the opportunity to undertake further setting classes, covering techniques such as bezel/rub over setting, 4 claw setting, flush/gypsy setting, grain/star setting, and pavé setting. All materials are included in this two-day course, including pre-made silver mounts and cubic zirconias. Read more details