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After learning bezel setting the next gem setting technique you should learn is Prong Setting faceted stones. Prong setting skill is central to expanding your creative abilities.
In many ways prong setting gems is faster and less expensive, in material costs, than bezel setting. The look of prong set stones is sometimes the most appropriate style for a design and occosionally the only option available. Understanding ‘when’ to employ prong setting is part of learning this technique.

Price:

Group Instruction: (2-3 people) $245 / $20 materials. 12 Noon - 4PM

Fees due 1 week prior to your start date by Check or Credit Cash.

Call To Register:  206-527-1515


During this 2 day, 2 session class (each session is 4 hours) you’ll learn how to set round faceted stones and several “fancy shapes“ like marquise and pear shapes that often use “chevron” ( V-shape) prongs on their pointed ends.

We’ll work with sterling settings and use synthetic faceted stones. You’ll learn about the different flex shaft bits commonly used to cut seats in prongs, how to adjust the seats using a graver, how to match prong settings to your stones, various ways to finish prong tips plus little tricks to make your settings look professional.

Add a new layer of creativity to your jewelry by using prong setting and see your stones light up!

Persons under 18 yrs. of age need signed parental permission to take this class.