Metals 2: Custom Bezel Stone Ring. August 16 from 9:30-5:30

Enter the world of gemstone jewelry with this metalsmithing workshop in stone setting in our professional metalsmithing jewelry school in Lafayette, CO! You will learn how to make custom bezels for cabochons to create a stone statement ring that you will love to wear (or gift to a favorite person in your life!).  

We will cover:

• Bezel sizing and fitting
  
• Bezel soldering
• Sweat soldering
• Stone setting in a custom bezel
• Patina options and finish work
  

Details:

• Sunday, August 15 from 9:30-5:30
• 8 contact hours, ages 14+ at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
  
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials kit fee is dependent on amount of silver used and will be weighed at $4/gram. You may also bring your own cabochon and we will have ones for sale. Materials fee will be due by the end of class via cash, check, or Venmo.  You may bring your own plain to lightly textured sterling silver ring band, at least 4 mm in width (or use your one from Metals 1), or purchase one from the school for $25.
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. 
• Prerequisite: Intro to Metalsmithing, Level 1 Metalsmithing, Metals 1, or equivalent 

The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is August 1, 2026.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

Weekend instructor: Alec Schweiger