Bling It On: Ring or Pendant

Bling it on! As metalsmiths, there is one thing we can't get enough of....stones! And the more sparkly, the better. In this exciting class, guest instructor Brandy Boyd will show you how to build a stepped bezel setting for a chonky faceted stone to make a gorgeous ring OR pendant. Keep it simple or add embellishments and learn various polishing and texturing techniques that will turn an ordinary ring into a unique heirloom piece.

Bigger is easier when you’re starting out. A cubic zirconia is provided in your kit, but you’re welcome to bring a faceted stone of your own to work with as well. The class project is an embellished ring, but you can trade out the ring band for parts to make a pendant if rings just aren’t your jam.

NOTE: Ovals, rounds, cushions, and rounded trillions are recommended, in sizes at least 8mm. The height from the…