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Modern Collet Solitaire Ring Tutorial

Modern 4 Prong Collet Solitaire Ring Tutorial - US$23

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Modern Collet Solitaire Ring Tutorial

This jewelry lesson through a comprehensive guide and easy to follow step shows you:

  • - Shaping metal strip
  • - Soldering shank and prongs
  • - Frazer and file prongs
  • - Setting method is discussed
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other
  •  - One 6.5mm round gemstone

You will receive :

  • -- 19 Pictures and illustrations
  • --   9 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Personalized tips on tools and techniques
Modern Collet Solitaire Ring Tutorial - Rolling metal strip
Metal strip wider then gemstone.
Modern Collet Solitaire Ring Tutorial - Filing Prongs
Filing prongs from ring shank.

This tutorial show how to make a unique four prong collet solitaire ring. Two of the prongs form part and are shaped from the shank.

This collet style lends a modern twist to the standard solitaire ring. The heavy outer prongs protect the gemstone and are very secure.

Modern Collet Solitaire Ring

Modern Solitaire Ring Design 

Suggested Follow-up Projects

or select other jewelry making projects from Jewelry Making Class List

Recommended Tool Tips / Videos for this project

This short video clips shows how to Finish Off Collets by Method of Thrumming.

This free setting tutorial will show you how to do Basic Prong Setting. 

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