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Making Solitaire Ring Tiffany Style

Classical Solitaire Ring Making Tutorial  - US$27

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Making solitaire ring Tiffany Style

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

  • - Making basic bezel
  • - Shaping the prongs
  • - Making shank with shoulders
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other
  •  - Round gemstone

You will receive :

  • -- 38 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 19 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Bench tips on tools and techniques
Making Solitaire Ring Shaping the Prongs
Shaping prongs for double bezel
Adding Shoulders to the Tiffany Style Ring
Adding the shoulders brings a traditional style to the ring.

Many times a request for the classical ring in the Tiffany Solitaire Style crosses a metalsmith's bench. Often it is not feasible to purchase the pre-made collet due to the gemstones odd size. Therefore it is essential to learn how to make this ring style with a four prong double bezel also known as a four claw collet. The shoulders complete the elegant design. 

Hand made classical solitaire ring

Classical ring in the solitaire style made on the bench
 

After mastering the making of this ring one can alter the shank and shoulders slightly and thus change the look to suit different projects. 

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