Silversmith a Ring with a Faceted Gemstone

Multisession Duration: 7 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session!

Class Description

In this 2-meeting class, learn silversmithing and stone setting skills while making a sterling silver ring with a faceted gemstone! No experience required! You’ll set a sparkling 5mm cubic zirconia on a silver ring you create with a tube setting, which is a type of bezel setting for a faceted gemstone.

Please plan on attending both nights of this class – if you miss one you will not be able to complete your ring!

If you're interested in using the Artisans Asylum Jewelry Shop on your own as a member, you will need to take our separate Jewelry 101 class.

The materials fee for this class is $60. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in Cash.

Learning Objectives

• Silversmith a ring
• Fit and solder a tube setting onto a ring
• Set a faceted gemstone

Instructor - Laurie Lynn Berezin

Laurie Lynn Berezin studied the traditional craft of jewelry fabrication at Boston’s renowned North Bennet Street School, and is the Jewelry Shop Lead at the non-profit makerspace Artisans Asylum. Laurie is a seasoned educator, teaching jewelry-making classes, workshops, private lessons, and corporate retreats for novice and experienced metalsmiths alike. She also handcrafts original and custom jewelry for her business, Beryllina, using only recycled sterling silver, gold, and platinum, and ethically-mined American gemstones. Laurie creates pieces that showcase the natural beauty of the stones, including crystals that she digs from the earth herself.

Target Audience

Jewelry beginners or folks curious about Artisans Asylum's Jewelry shop. Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Your Ticket Includes

• Metals, cubic zirconia, and consumables such as saw blades, burs, solder, etc.
• Access to A2's Jewelry Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Class Policies

Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.