STONE SETTING &

RE-TIPPING LEVEL 1 & 2

FOUR DAY COURSE

Stone Setting & Re-Tipping Level 1 & 2 Course Overview

This revised module is designed specifically for the jobbing jeweller, focusing on the everyday setting and retipping tasks commonly encountered in contemporary jewellery shops. The course encompasses a comprehensive array of essential bench skills pertinent to today’s modern workshop. Given the significance of stone setting within the trade, the course structure reflects this importance. We have integrated Level 1 and Level 2 skill sets to enhance cost efficiency, resulting in our longest short course at the Academy, spanning four days. Feedback from previous applicants indicates a strong preference for this duration.

All setting courses up to Level 6 will be conducted without the use of microscopes, as the training provided until this level concentrates on conventional methods required by jobbing jewellers. In response to future demand, the Academy will consider extending specialised training beyond Level 6, should it be necessary

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Trainees will learn the following…

• Collet manufacture
• Claw & retipping training
• Cab setting
• Stone setting
• Collet pre-finishing techniques
• Claw Sculpture
• Burr knowledge
• Basic electroplating
• Pendant drill setting tips
• Do’s & Don’ts
• Tricks of the Trade
• Setting knowledge and grounding

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Upcoming Course Dates

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