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Forged & Set: A Silver Ring with Cast Bezel

with Anne Mitchell

All levels
Forged & Set: A Silver Ring with Cast Bezel: a finished piece from the class

When and where

  1. Saturday, Feb 6, 2027

    8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
All levels. No experience required to participate in this class
Class type
Technique and project. Combination of both techniques and project
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
4 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
12 students

Fees

Class fee
$145
Kit fee
$130, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

The kit fee is based on the silver market on 9/18/2026. The final kit fee will be evaluated and finalized 3 weeks prior to the class date. I will be sending out invoices to have the kits paid for at that time so I can lock in the best prices for the kits.

About this class

There’s something pretty satisfying about starting with a substantial piece of sterling silver and ending the day with a ring on your finger.

In this four-hour class, I’ll show you how to work with hefty 4-gauge half-round sterling silver stock to create your ring, then introduce simple soldering techniques as you add the bezel cup that will hold your stone.

Once the construction is complete, you’ll work through polishing and finishing before setting your own 6mm calibrated faceted gemstone — and that final pop of color is where your ring really comes to life.

Student is required to provide a 6mm calibrated gemstone or cabochon for this class

Bring a stone in the required size and the color you love, and I will help you do the rest. No previous experience is required, so even if you’ve never made a ring before, come join us.

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • Kit includes all supplies to complete the project in class.
  • Each participant has a complete workstation and all finishing materials required.

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Student is required to provide a 6mm calibrated gemstone or cabochon for this class
  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Noise protection (sometimes it gets loud in class!)
  • Optivisor or other magnification if required

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