Bezel Gemsetting Class

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..

Not suitable for complete beginners. You'll need to have completed the ring making class previously or other basic metalsmithing class. Prior experience with soldering and saw piercing is needed.
 

• 6.5 hours of tuition and 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 *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! 
• Leave with your very own custom made bezel set ring or pendants!
• Gourmet lunch and light refreshments provided
• Pick the brain of a jewellery designer with over a decade of making experience
• Small class size of max 4 and lots of one on one attention
• A new set of skills you could apply to further learning and practice

• Design ideas
• Note pad and pen if you wish to take notes
• Hair tie for long hair and close toed shoes

To make a booking

A minimum of 2 bookings required for the class to proceed.

Before making a booking, please see further  Terms and Conditions for Jewellery Making Classes/Workshops/Experiences

Violet Gayheart • May 2025

★★★★★ "Kimba is a great teacher and I am so delighted with my ring and pendant! I feel like I walked out with a ring that looks like it's been professionally made. Had so much fun and really enjoyed being in Kimba's beautiful studio. Highly recommend this class! Thanks so much Kimba" - 

Olivia Hines • May 2025

★★★★★"I had such a lovely day with Kimba in the beautiful surroundings of Eltham North, nestled among the trees. The delicious platter prepared for lunch was a nice touch. Kimba offered plenty of guidance whenever I needed it, and I’m very pleased with how my pendant and ring turned out. A truly special experience!"