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Bi-Color Hammer Set Pear Ring

with Robyn Cornelius

Intermediate
Bi-Color Hammer Set Pear Ring: a finished piece from the class

When and where

  1. Thursday, Feb 4, 2027

    8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Intermediate
Class type
Workshop
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
8 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
10 students

Fees

Class fee
$255
Kit fee
$95, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

About this class

Are pointy stones intimidating to set?

This class will take the mystery out of hammer setting faceted pear-shaped gemstones while you create a striking bi-color ring in sterling silver and bronze.

Students will learn how to design and construct a sterling silver ring featuring a richly textured, reticulated surface accented with bronze.

We’ll work through the techniques needed to securely and professionally hammer set a faceted pear gemstone, with special attention to protecting the delicate point of the stone and achieving a clean, even setting.

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • Sterling Silver Sheet
  • Bronze Wire
  • Bronze Grain
  • Synthetic Faceted Pear Gemstone

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Students are required to bring their own sterling silver or jewelry grade bronze. Metal and gemstones will also be available for purchase in class.
  • Work light (preferably battery-operated)
  • Magnification
  • Your own favorite tools
  • Face/dust mask
  • Safety glasses

Safety and preparation

Before class
Coming from Canada, I drop ship a pallet of my personal studio equipment. Quite a cost to do this; however, it is to my student’s advantage to have access to everything needed to complete this project. Because I want my students to have personalized attention in my classroom, I hire professional assistants who are amazing, qualified, and capable metalsmiths. My goal is to maintain a ratio of 4-5 students per instructor/assistant.

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