Gemstone Settings 2

Course code JADE 2221

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

The second Gemstone Setting course introduces students to claw settings used in fine jewellery. Students will learn to fabricate and set basket and crown settings, and construct a solitaire ring. Sizing a ring with a stone in will also be covered.

Prerequisites

JADE 1124, JADE 1127.

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What you will learn

  • Basket Settings
  • Crown settings
  • Solitaire ring
  • Finishing of claw-set jewellery
  • Tapered bezel

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.