Claw setting

HIDI #1: My Pickling Process (and some mishaps along the way!) Thought I would have my first tutorial be on my pickling process. ...

Some instances and designs require a quick and simple wire prong collet for setting round gemstones in, is helpful when you under time constraint.

Four claw double-gallery setting - work in progress.

I’ve been trying to challenge myself with each new project and am always scouring the web for tutorials from experienced metalsmiths. I recently picked up a small handful of cheap stones I co…

I participated in a week-long jewellery course in basic stone setting. In this week, I've tried a double-gallery four claw setting and, after a hard labour, managed to finish it (well, more or less).I have taken as many photos possible to help me remember the process. Jewellery making is such a lengthy process that requires a lot of patience, there were instances I just wanted to give up. The tutor said he used to keep a punch-bag in his workshop, other student said she nearly flushed her…

Jewelry lesson on making a marquise crown collet for a marquise gemstone where 6 prongs are filed out of a basic bezel shape to form the crown collet. #jewelrymaking collets, prong setting, marquise gemstone, crown collet, 6 prongs, metalsmithing, claw setting, setting gemstone, workbench

How to make a square four claw collet with tapered square wire prongs. This is a challenging collet that is well worth the effort to learn how to make. #jewelrytutorial #jewelrymaking metalsmith, silver, collets, setting gemstones, prongs, making jewelry, handmade

Follow our step by step tutorial on how to make a prong or claw setting for irregular shaped stones.

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From round to tab, claw to petite claw discover the best prong settings for different diamond shapes and sizes. Learn how prongs impact security, style, and brilliance.

Many of my tutorial involve prong settings, so I made this free setting tutorial as an overview to help my students complete their projects more easily.

Tutorial on how to make a micro prong shank and bezel set gemstone. The ring is suitable for colored gemstones, like opal which need extra protection from wear.

Split Shank Solitaire Ring Lesson

Ok, deep breath...it CAN be done. You CAN make your own claw setting. There are lots of tutorials for bezel settings, and those settings can certainly contain a faceted stone, but sometimes a little more light and colour will show off the stone better. Below is an "x-wire claw setting", containing an an Aventurine CZ. It's my favourite setting because it's barely-there. I was taught how to make this setting by my tutor at Central Saint Martins, way back in 1990. I have added my sketches just…

Guest tutor Hannah shows you how to create a small claw pendant setting for a cabochon stone.

Adopting consistent task-specific benchmarks encourages sound design and good workmanship, assuring the quality of jewelry for the consumer.

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