Bezel Gem Setting Class

Discover the magic of gem setting!



6.5 hours

Class size 1 to 5 (public classes), 2 to 6
  $650 (Afterpay available)

Bezel Setting Immersion: Craft Gemstone Jewellery with Handmade Settings
Delve into the ancient art of bezel setting—a foundational skill that transforms your jewellery making and creates pieces with significantly higher perceived value. In this intimate workshop, you'll discover how metal can embrace a gemstone in a perfect, protective hug.
Through our day together in my nature-surrounded studio, I'll guide you through creating bezel settings for either a ring or pendant, sharing my personal hacks for simplifying this technique. You'll master the art of crafting odd-shaped, freeform bezels—opening up endless possibilities for working with unique gemstones and found objects.
Working with sterling silver and a selection of beautiful gemstones, you'll learn to:
  • Form and solder precise bezels to fit your chosen stones
  • Create secure settings that showcase your gems perfectly
  • Finish your piece with professional techniques
My approach focuses on demystifying what many consider a challenging technique. I'll break it down into manageable steps, providing plenty of individual guidance as you craft your unique piece.
You'll leave with more than just a beautiful piece of jewellery—you'll take home a transformative skill that elevates every piece you create thereafter, allowing you to incorporate meaningful stones and objects into wearable art.
The day includes a gourmet lunch catered to your dietary preferences, all materials, and access to professional tools. For those inspired to continue practicing at home, tool kits can be pre-ordered when booking.
If you're new to metalsmithing, I recommend starting with my Ring Making Class or Creative Alchemy - Weekend Intensive to build fundamental skills first.
Note: Images shown are examples of bezel setting pieces I've handcrafted..
What you'll get
  • A unique and sensory experience to remember
  • An induction into health and safety in the jewellery workshop
  • All tools and personal protective equipment provided in class
  • 20 grams of sterling silver* and your choice of 2 x cabochon gemstones or 1 x larger cab *You may purchase extra silver on the day if you wish to use more than the amount allocated
  • Gemstone choices include: Sapphire, Lapis lazuli, Tourmaline, Onyx, moonstone, labradorite, garnet and more! You'll make one round setting and one other - another round or square, or freeform
  • Leave with your very own custom made bezel set rings or pendants!
  • Gourmet Lunch& light refreshments provided
  • Pick the brain of a jewellery designer with over a decade of making experience
  • Small class size of 4 or less, and lots of one on one attention (minimum of 2 people to run)
  • A new set of skills you could apply to further learning and practice
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Knowledge required
Not suitable for complete beginners. You'll need to have completed the ring making class previously or other basic metalsmithing skill course. Prior experience with soldering and saw piercing is needed.
What to bring
  • Design ideas
  • Note pad and pen if you wish to take notes
  • Hair tie for long hair and close toed shoes
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Eltham North, VIC

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Your teacher

Kimba Pham
Kimba Pham

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Kimba is a professional jewellery designer and maker with over 10 years of experience in metalsmithing and a qualification in jewellery engineering technology. She will expertly guide and instruct you through the process of making your very own unique pieces of jewellery in her serene nature surrounded studio in Eltham, Melbourne-Victoria.
Blending contemporary technologies with traditional techniques and hand skills, Kimba's design process results in unique and innovative creations. Her love of minimalism and elegant geometry, combined with her love of nature has greatly influenced her aesthetic. Edgy, modern and geometric, often combined with organic and textural finishes. She believes that jewellery is an intimate expression of our personalities and play an important role in connecting us to meaningful memories and moments.
Come and join Kimba, an award winning designer for a jewellery making experience. Delve into the process of working with precious metal, with the very elements of fire, water and air it is a truly sensory experience. A magical process of transformation and creation known as alchemy.

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