Micro Pave Setting Course

Because of the added shimmer a pavé setting can make a diamond look larger than it actually is allowing you to save money by choosing a smaller center stone.

Micro pave setting course.

Sharpen gravers specifically for micro pave setting. Our micro pave stone setting course is perfect if you are a goldsmiths or jewellery maker who wishes to expand their skills to include micro pave stone setting. The pave setting may also be referred to as a bead setting and if the paved stones are especially small smaller than about 01 carats a micro pavé setting. Usually this setting is combined with prong or bezel settings that hold the larger center stone.

Require a very precise setting equipment and some new setting methods. Both styles are beautiful trendy and add dimension to the ring but the choice between the traditional pavé and the smaller micro pavé is all about personal style and budget. All settings are done under the microscope and the use of the pneumatic engraving machine. Provided that student has a good experience with micro pave setting.

Micro pave setters must demonstrate their skill not only in their use of a microscope but also in the ability to hand carve each individual microscopic setting this course is designed to provide in depth hands on knowledge on professional stone setting techniques. Style setting includes fish tail kasteel two side and star setting. Visually this type of setting gives best results with diamonds and white gold but of course can be used with any suitable metal. Set up the bench and equipment.

Where to start the layout and design. While traditional pavé settings offer a more dramatic cobblestone appearance micro pave settings can be used to create more diminutive details. Completion of micro pave i class or instructor approval. You will be taught how to use hss and carbide gravers this will include sharpening and polishing your gravers to a mirror finish using diamond discs.

Using the microscope you will gain. The use of multiple stones in pave setting sometimes forms an illusion of a larger stone. Class project s practice plates and rings all tools and materials are provided in the class. Micro pave is a term that describes pave setting with smaller stones 1 20 mm and smaller.

The tiny diamonds also known as diamond melees used in micro pave settings are commonly round as this is easier for jewelers to work with and tend to fit into the setting with ease. The jewellery quarter birmingham uk international whatsapp 0044 7473 920 793 uk whatsapp 07473 920 793. Cuts and measurements for placement of stones.