METALWORK
Bezel-Set Gemstone Ring – Sterling Silver
By Marissol Martins
Create a one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring featuring a natural cabochon gemstone. In this immersive metalsmithing workshop, you’ll fabricate your bezel and ring band from scratch, solder the components together, securely set your stone, and professionally finish your ring.
Basic jewelry-making experience is recommended. Prior soldering experience is helpful but not required.
What You’ll Learn:
Bezel construction
Cabochon stone setting
Ring sizing, forming, and fabrication
Soldering techniques
Finishing and polishing
Materials Included
Sterling silver bezel wire
Sterling silver back plate
Sterling silver ring shank material
One 18mm or 20mm natural round cabochon (recommended) from the class selection
Use of all tools and equipment
Step-by-step instruction
What to Bring: Magnification, if needed for close detail work.
Optional Upgrades: Premium gemstones and additional decorative materials will be available for purchase during class.
You’ll leave with a completely handmade sterling silver gemstone ring and a deeper understanding of traditional bezel-setting techniques.
Basic jewelry-making experience is recommended. Prior soldering experience is helpful but not required.
What You’ll Learn:
Bezel construction
Cabochon stone setting
Ring sizing, forming, and fabrication
Soldering techniques
Finishing and polishing
Materials Included
Sterling silver bezel wire
Sterling silver back plate
Sterling silver ring shank material
One 18mm or 20mm natural round cabochon (recommended) from the class selection
Use of all tools and equipment
Step-by-step instruction
What to Bring: Magnification, if needed for close detail work.
Optional Upgrades: Premium gemstones and additional decorative materials will be available for purchase during class.
You’ll leave with a completely handmade sterling silver gemstone ring and a deeper understanding of traditional bezel-setting techniques.
About Marissol Martins
Marissol Martins is a Los Angeles-based metalsmith and the owner of Sol Search Jewelry, a handcrafted jewelry brand known for its nature-inspired designs and gemstone pieces. With nearly a decade of experience, she teaches beginner-friendly soldering and ring-making classes focused on building foundational metalsmithing skills.
Marissol teaches out of her storefront at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles and is currently expanding into a new private studio in Glendale, CA, where she?ll continue to offer small group and private workshops. Her hands-on, welcoming approach makes metalsmithing accessible and fun for all skill levels.
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