Stone setting

Have you ever wondered why one ring catches your eye more than another? It all comes down to the ring setting. The setting plays a crucial role in enhancing the

So, to help our students over at the Metalsmith Academy out, we went all out and created an incredibly detailed class complete with 7 videos (over 4 hours of

A bit of clean up left and then time to set the stone. This one will be hard to let go of. I should know better than to make it my size 🙈

Stone setting techniques must simultaneously secure, enhance, stand up to wear while protecting the stone, and harmonize with aesthetics.

I've been wanting to create this tutorial for a while and I've finally got around to it. If you're new to silversmithing then I highly suggest you check out my other tutorials; How to Make A Silver Ring Band and How To Make A Bezel Setting first because prong settings, although they look easier

This instruction shows how to make a standard oval 6 prong collet which is an important skill to master as metalsmith as oval gems are often used in designs.

Never know what setting style to ask for when picking out a ring? We're here to help. Know what your asking for, so you get the ring you've always dreamed of. Single Stone Setting Styles The top row of the above image indicates 3 different kinds of prong settings. The first is the classic, basket setting. There are four (sometimes six or eight) prongs supported by a ring or two of metal for added support. The second is a peg head. These settings tend to stick up higher off the rest of the…

I received the May 2014 issue of Art Jewelry last week and was immediately drawn to a piece by Michael David Sturlin in the Metalsmith 101 section c…