Bezel Setting an Oval Brilliant Cut
You've mastered tube setting (well done!), and now you feel like getting a little fancy...
So, what should you try your hand at next? We recommend learning how to make a simple bezel setting for an oval brilliant cut stone. But of course, it’s never that simple. As well as ensuring we are creating an elegant, professional looking setting, we’ll also take a look at setting the stone with both a hammer handpiece and a hammer and punch.
Here, we’ll guide you step by step through creating a bezel setting for an oval brilliant cut stone. Bonus: the same techniques can be used for setting rose cut gems and cabochons too! I’m not going to lie, this will take practice, sweat and tears, but I can promise you that it’s worth it. If you want to get started on setting stones other than rounds, then this is the perfect project for you. But you should be 100% confident with your tube setting skills before diving into this one.
In this class, you'll get to...
- Understand how to form oval bezels
- Learn how to custom cut a seat for a stone using burs
- Learn how to bezel set oval brilliant cut stones with a hammer and punch, and a hammer handpiece
- Understand metal thickness
- Learn how to make and modify your own setting tools
- Learn how to finish bezel settings to a professional standard
- Understand how to use a flat graver to clean up settings
- Learn how to prepare a flat graver for use
Why we created this class: Creating an oval bezel setting is pretty easy, however setting it does take a little practice. But don't worry as we'll guide you step by step through this stone setting technique, to get you making perfect oval bezel shaped settings for your metalsmithing projects in no time at all.
Practice makes perfect, and I’m not going to lie, this will take some practice. But with our close up photography and videography, together with crystal clear explanations, we’re confident you’ll have the hang of it quickly. But before taking this class, you’ll definitely want to take a look at our tube set ring class first and make sure you’re 100% confident in setting round stones first.
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A note on tools
The list can go on and on for tool requirements depending on your budget, and we will include a variety of possibilities in our downloadable handouts and during the tutorials. However, we want to make our projects available to everyone irrespective of budget so for the most part we will try not to get too flashy with the essential tools. Please note that in our course materials we give you lots of options in terms of tools, so we strongly recommend watching the course videos before going out on any crazy shopping sprees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes you will need specific tools for this class, we have included a basic tool list above, and the course contains detailed tool handouts together with product codes for all tools used during the class.
Unfortunately, we can’t provide a specific answer to that questions. It depends on the tools you decide to purchase and the quality. We try to include as many options as possible in our classes so that student’s can make choices based on their budget, but we will be honest, tools are not cheap.
The videos are only playable through the website and so are not downloadable.
Absolutely you can! It would be pretty tough to work with your laptop on your workbench.
If you do want that little extra support, don’t worry at all – that is one of the main reasons why we launched our membership. Lucy, Vennice and the team will be active in the forums daily to help with any problems you might be having with the classes.
This class is the best place to start!
Yes, all our videos have automatic closed captions in English enabled as an option.
