In this final Gemstone Setting course, students begin to synthesize knowledge of traditional stone-setting techniques to create innovative settings for a variety of gemstone cuts and shapes.
Prerequisites
JADE 2221.
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What you will learn
- Types of gemstone cuts: emerald, trilliant, princess, fantasy, free-form
- Bezels: full bezels, half bezels, combination claw/bezel
- Channel settings
- Tension settings
- Claws: corner, custom
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40938 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.