ARTJ 260 - Stone Setting I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): instructor’s consent.
In this course, students build basic stone setting skills by learning tool assembly and shaping, and how to set stones in a round, oval and pear-marquis head setting. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Install simple head settings.
Set round, oval and pear stone marquis headings.
Set and cluster heads.
Solder and set prong setting for round faceted stones.
Build baskets for oval settings Integrate a variety of techniques in the creative process.