Advanced Stone setting Course

Master basket, claw, and channel stone setting through three hands-on projects, gaining professional precision and finishing skills.

Refine your precision and elevate your craftsmanship with our Advanced Stone Setting Course. Designed for jewellers who already have a solid foundation in basic setting techniques (such as tube setting or rub-over setting), this term-time course explores the techniques behind basket, claw, and channel settings.

Under expert guidance, you’ll develop the confidence to design, create and finish complex settings with professional polish and precision.

Course Schedule

This advanced stone setting course is built around a series of focused projects, each designed to deepen your understanding of precision setting techniques.

• Project 1 - The Basket Setting Begin by designing and constructing a traditional basket setting.
 You’ll learn to measure, cut, and solder components accurately, forming a balanced framework that lets light flow through the stone.

• Project 2 - The Claw Setting Move on to claw (prong) settings, starting with a round stone before exploring more complex cuts.
 You’ll form, align and secure claws for both symmetry and strength, achieving a clean, elegant finish.

• Project 3 - The Channel Setting Learn the principles of channel setting - the clean, modern way to secure rows of stones. 
You’ll mark, cut and seat multiple stones, refining your accuracy and control.

What Will I Learn?

• Master basket setting for open, light-filled designs
• Perfect claw (prong) setting for round and fancy-cut stones
• Create clean, modern channel settings ideal for multi-stone bands
• Learn to seat stones accurately and securely
• Develop precision in cutting, measuring, and finishing
• Wire forming and soldering accuracy
• Marking and measuring
• Seat cutting for consistent depth
• Securing stones
• Finishing and polishing settings

Materials

Course fees include silver solder and saw blades. Metals, findings, gold solder and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.