Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry
A course by Maike Siegel, Jewelry Maker
Learn how to use silversmithing tools and techniques to create your own collection of stone-set jewelry
The elegance and brilliance of silver, combined with the ease with which it can be worked, make it the perfect metal for creating wearable art. This is what Maike Siegel does on a daily basis, harnessing with the purity of natural stones to create stunning jewelry.
In this online course, learn to use silversmithing tools and techniques to design a collection of unique silver jewelry, set with baroque pearls. By the end, you'll know how to give an original, organic, and delicate twist to your pieces. Make the world shimmer by creating small yet meaningful works of art!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (164)
- 9,584 students
- 16 lessons (2h 47m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create your own collection of silver jewelry set with baroque pearls.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in crafts who would like to explore the world of fine, handmade jewelry.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required, but basic notions of jewelry-making or experience working with metals will be helpful.
As for materials, you need silversmithing utensils and auxiliary tools such as a caliper, a hammer, pliers, and flux.
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Maike Siegel
A course by Maike Siegel
Through her namesake brand, Maike Siegel is dedicated to the design and manufacture of fine jewelry. She has traveled the world, allowing her to train with different teachers and discover ancient techniques. She specializes in signature pieces, produced by hand and on a small scale, with natural stones.
In her workshop and showroom she crafts new custom pieces or redesigns antique ones for her clients. Each of her creations expresses her emotions: they are a way of communicating through symbols and noble metals.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Materials and the Technique
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The Metals
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The Stones
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Working with Solder
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Introduction to Stone Setting
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Inspiration for a Collection
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Materials and Tools
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U3
Building the Collection
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The Working Area
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Working with Metal
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Soldering Practice
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Bezels and Soldering Pieces 1
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Bezels and Soldering Pieces 2
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U4
Settings and Finishes of the Pieces
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Settings 1
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Settings 2
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Finishes and Polishing
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry
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FAQs
You’ll master essential handmade jewelry techniques like soldering, stone setting, minimalist design, working with 950 silver, and selecting natural stones. Plus, you’ll learn how to create your own pieces and develop a personal style.
This course is designed for those with basic to intermediate jewelry skills. You don’t need to be an expert, but some familiarity with hand tools and creative processes is recommended.
You’ll need 950 silver, natural stones or baroque pearls, pliers, a torch, a rolling mill, solder, flux, and polishing materials. The course provides a detailed list of recommended materials and tools.
You’ll learn soldering, bezel setting, casting, rolling, bezel making, mirror polishing, working with glass filaments for micromosaic, and enameling.
The course teaches how to sort stones by hardness, choose cabochons or faceted gems, avoid scratching soft stones, and pick the right settings for each type of gem.
This course focuses on artisanal techniques, draws inspiration from movements like Art Nouveau, and helps you develop a unique signature style, blending tradition, creativity, and professional jewelry photography.
Yes, you’ll learn the basics of crafting pieces combining silver and gold, including alloy selection and how to integrate different metals depending on your design.
muy bueno es excelente este curso y de facil aplicacion
Excelente !Claro , progresivo y sumamente didáctico.
love this style so much! Great way to get introduced to the jewellery world!
Excelente curso! me encanto, muy bien explicado, he comprado otros cursos de orfebreria, me este sin duda es el mejor.
Loved the way it was easily explained and in details. Great way to get introduced to the jewellery world!