Stacking Ring with a Gemstone

Instructor: Kelly Diemond

This class introduces essential metalsmithing skills, including measuring, cutting, forming, and soldering wire, as well as attaching a pre-made bezel cup and setting a stone securely in place. Students will start off by creating a silver stacking ring from scratch with sterling silver wire, then add a pre-made fine silver bezel and a 4–6 mm cabochon to complete their piece. Class tuition includes sterling silver wire, one bezel cup, and one cabochon of your choice. Everyone will leave class with a finished ring to wear or to give to someone special. No jewelry experience is needed—this class is a perfect introduction to soldering and stone setting. For safety, students should wear close-toed shoes, bring a hair tie if they have long hair, and avoid loose or dangly clothing.