Make your own Silver Gemstone Statement Ring

Make your own gorgeous statement gemstone ring in sterling silver. Suitable for complete beginners or those who have done one of my other beginner level classes, this short course in my Edinburgh workshop will show you all the steps to make your own beautiful, unique large gemstone ring.

I will provide a selection of beautiful gemstones approximately 1.4cm to 1.6cm in size. Gemstones will include a selection from amethyst, citrine, chalcedony, white and peach moonstone and golden rutilated quartz. If there is a particular stone you would like to set, if you contact me 3 weeks in advance of the class I can attempt to source the stone. This will include an additional charge to source and depending on the price of the stone.

During the class I will cover:

- identifying your ring size
- shaping and forming a ring
- sawing
- soldering
- making a bezel setting for your chosen gemstone
- setting the gemstone into the bezel
- filing and sanding for a beautiful finish
- annealing
- adding texture
- polishing

The price includes the sterling silver required to make the silver ring and bezel setting, plus one gemstone (additional charges may occur if you wish a different gemstone stone to above).

Participants must be 16 or over and under 18 accompanied by an adult. Each workshop has a maximum of 5 people, you can book as an individual or a group. You will leave the class with your own handmade sterling silver gemstone ring.

You may wish to bring an apron to wear, although it is not essential. If you wear glasses for reading, remember to bring them, the class includes lots of close up work.

Classes which run over lunchtime include a half hour break for lunch, so please bring a packed lunch. The later class does not run over lunchtime, but as with the early class time, I will provide a steady stream of tea or coffee throughout the class and some yummy homemade cake at the end whilst we wait for your rings to come out of the polisher.

Where is the course?

In my Blackford, Edinburgh workshop in EH9. You can park outside in the private lane to the front of my workshop. If traveling by public transport buses 24 & 9 stop two minutes away. Buses from the centre of Edinburgh take about 20 minutes and run around every 15 minutes.

Dates are listed in the drop down box. If you are a group of 4 and you’d like to block book a class but would prefer a different date or time, just get in touch and I’ll advise whether it’s possible.

If you wish to buy a workshop as a gift and let the recipient choose the date, please choose the E-Voucher option in the drop down box. After you make your purchase I will email an E-voucher with a unique code for your gift recipient to use when booking on a course.

Who is your tutor

I have been working full time as a jeweller since 2009 and enjoy teaching as a way to support my practice. In my previous career, I worked in a role conducting training courses and I love the ability to combine both skill sets. I keep my classes small at a maximum of 4 participants so I have time to support you individually. I like my classes to be a fun, informative and creative environment, I hope you enjoy your workshop!

Final information

After booking you will receive email confirmation and joining instructions. Should you need to cancel your booking a full refund will be provided provided you cancel 6 weeks prior to the date of your course, after this you would receive a 50% refund or an alternative date could be agreed if available. No refunds are available for cancellations within two weeks of the course date.

The exception to the above! If you have flu / cold / covid symptoms, please contact me and we can swap your class to another date.