Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results
The indispensable reference of the many and varied cutting edge techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design, for professional jewelry makers, beginners, and Etsy sellers alike.

From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design. Whether learning how to make settings from scratch or choosing and working with ready-made mountings, this book arms the reader with techniques that can be applied to a range of pieces.

Throughout the book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by practical tips and advice, while inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewelers experiment with settings, materials and stones. Included:

  • An overview of tools and materials, accompanied by an in-depth guide to choosing and evaluating a variety of stones
  • The range of settings available-from bezel to prong to snap settings using step-by-step instructions explaining how to set cabochons, faceted stones, and other variants
  • A handy section in the back contains care, maintenance, and repair advice, plus a gallery of gorgeous finished pieces.
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    Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results
    The indispensable reference of the many and varied cutting edge techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design, for professional jewelry makers, beginners, and Etsy sellers alike.

    From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design. Whether learning how to make settings from scratch or choosing and working with ready-made mountings, this book arms the reader with techniques that can be applied to a range of pieces.

    Throughout the book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by practical tips and advice, while inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewelers experiment with settings, materials and stones. Included:

  • An overview of tools and materials, accompanied by an in-depth guide to choosing and evaluating a variety of stones
  • The range of settings available-from bezel to prong to snap settings using step-by-step instructions explaining how to set cabochons, faceted stones, and other variants
  • A handy section in the back contains care, maintenance, and repair advice, plus a gallery of gorgeous finished pieces.
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    Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results

    Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results

    by Melissa Hunt
    Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results

    Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results

    by Melissa Hunt

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    The indispensable reference of the many and varied cutting edge techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design, for professional jewelry makers, beginners, and Etsy sellers alike.

    From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design. Whether learning how to make settings from scratch or choosing and working with ready-made mountings, this book arms the reader with techniques that can be applied to a range of pieces.

    Throughout the book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by practical tips and advice, while inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewelers experiment with settings, materials and stones. Included:

  • An overview of tools and materials, accompanied by an in-depth guide to choosing and evaluating a variety of stones
  • The range of settings available-from bezel to prong to snap settings using step-by-step instructions explaining how to set cabochons, faceted stones, and other variants
  • A handy section in the back contains care, maintenance, and repair advice, plus a gallery of gorgeous finished pieces.

  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781800920859
    Publisher: Search Press
    Publication date: 11/08/2022
    Pages: 192
    Product dimensions: 8.56(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.61(d)

    About the Author

    Melissa Hunt has been teaching jewellery-making courses for fifteen years and currently teaches classes on stonesetting and metal jewellery making at the prestigious London Jewellery School. Her jewellery designs have been featured in several exhibitions, and she has also received commissions from 10 Downing Street and the EMI group.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 06

    1 Tools & Materials

    Chapter 1 Equipment 10

    The Bench and Studio 11

    Measuring and Marking Tools 12

    Punches, Blocks and Rolling Mill 14

    Hand Tools 15

    Cutting Tools 16

    Hammers and Mallets 18

    Files 19

    Soldering Equipment 20

    Stonesetting Tools 22

    Electrical Equipment 24

    Burrs 25

    Wire Wrapping 26

    Optical Aids 26

    Micro Pave 26

    Glue 26

    Pearl Stringing 26

    Precious Metal Clay 27

    Chapter 2 Choosing Stones 28

    Stone Types 29

    Lapidary 30

    Characteristics of Stones 36

    Popular Minerals and Organics 39

    Selecting a Stone 61

    Metals for Stonesetting 62

    2 Settings & Techniques

    Chapter 3 Basic Fabrication & Finishing Techniques 66

    Measuring and Cutting Metal 66

    Filing 66

    Annealing 67

    Pickling 67

    Texturing and Forming 68

    Soldering 70

    Finishing Techniques 71

    Chapter 4 Prong & Snap Setting 72

    Prong Setting with a Faceted or Cabochon Stone 74

    Gallery 76

    Chapter 5 Precious Metal Clay 78

    Setting a Cabochon Stone into Precious Metal Clay 80

    Claw Setting into Precious Metal Clay 82

    Firing a Cubic Zirconia into Clay 84

    Gallery 86

    Chapter 6 Bezel, Rub-Over or Cabochon Setting 88

    Bezel Setting 90

    Gallery 94

    Chapter 7 Tube & Collet Setting 96

    Tube Setting 98

    Collet Setting 100

    Gallery 102

    Chapter 8 Gypsy, Flush or Burnish Setting 104

    Gypsy Setting 106

    Gallery 108

    Chapter 9 Tension Setting 110

    Tension Setting a Ring Shank 112

    Gallery 114

    Chapter 10 Channel Setting 116

    Channel Setting 118

    Gallery 120

    Chapter 11 Claw Setting 122

    Single Gallery Claw Setting 124

    Gallery 128

    Chapter 12 Pave Setting 130

    Traditional Pave 134

    Micro Pave Setting by Carlos Orfao 136

    Star Setting by Andy Moulang 138

    Gallery 140

    Chapter 13 Wrapping Beads & Stringing Pearls 142

    Beading with Wire 146

    Wire Wrapping a Cuff Ring 148

    Wire Wrapping a Sized Ring 150

    Wire Wrapping a Pendant 152

    Pearl Stringing 154

    Gallery 158

    Chapter 14 Setting Irregularly-Shaped Stones & Unusual Materials 160

    Nailhead Riveting 162

    Tube Rivets 164

    Tabs 166

    End Caps 167

    Making Screws 168

    Making Hinges 170

    Gallery 172

    3 Resources

    Chapter 15 Care & Repairs 176

    Care of Stones 176

    Health and Safety in the Jewellery Workshop 177

    Chapter 16 References 178

    Designing and Making a Commissioned Piece 179

    Charts 180

    Collet Template 183

    Useful Books and Websites 184

    Index 186

    Contributors 190

    Picture Credits 191

    Acknowledgements 192

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