Module 2 is a 5-day (8am – 5pm) course. It is the second of two modules, the first being Fundamental Gemstone Setting Techniques, which are each separate 5-day courses.

In this course slightly more complex methods are used to secure gemstones. This needs to be done after the student has been familiarised with basic silversmithing skills, and has done the first module of the setting courses.

The work is done in sterling silver, and suitable semi-precious or synthetic gemstones are used in the exercises.

Although considerable time is spent manufacturing the settings in the second module, certain preprepared elements may be presented to the student in order to make it up into a jewellery piece.

The methods covered in this module are:

• Channel setting round stones
• Prong setting octagonal stone (into sheet metal setting)
• Baguette settings
• Optional extra (time permitting): setting tool preparation and maintenance

Please note: The images shown here merely serve as examples of jewellery pieces that have the type of setting discussed so that you, as a student, can identify what the aim is and are not necessarily the items which will be made on the course.

1. Channel setting round stones

Discussion and example shown of channel set round stones.
Exercise: Manufacture of channel and setting of seven round cubic
zirconias.

2. Prong setting octagonal stone

Discussion and demonstration of manufacture of sheet metal, octagonal
setting and setting of the stone.
Exercise: Manufacture of sheet metal, octagonal setting and setting of the
stone.

3. Baguette settings

Discussion and demonstration of manufacture of baguette setting and
securing of the stone.
Exercise: Manufacture of sheet metal octagonal settings and setting of three
cubic zirconias.

4. Setting tool preparation and maintenance

Discussion and demonstration of grinding, tempering, polishing and maintaining the traditional
setting tools used.

The cost of the 5-day course, Intermediate Gemstone Setting Techniques, is R7800.