Jewellery & Diamond Mounting

Mounting

Mounting is the art of making the framework for the piece of jewellery. This involves handling metal, forming and drilling it to open out holes so that the gems selected for the mount will fit perfectly.

Whether you have never made a mount before or you are in need of a refresher, this course will teach you how to make professional mounts through a proven step-bystep process.

Skills Gained:

You will learn how to gauge the size of gemstones and their characteristics, how to make a  quality mount to display the stones perfectly, the basic techniques of back and front holing, edging and soldering which will allow you to make mounts to differentiate your product and give you the competitive edge. You will be able to make jewellery to fit any size of stone to match any customer request.

Certification:

Holts Academy of Jewellery Completion Certificate

Price:

£295 or £262 for those in the Trade

Progression:
Create Your Own Setting
Simply Setting
Advanced Setting
Location:

Holts Academy of Jewellery

Availability:

Course dates:

  • 9th February - 16th febrauary 2009 (Mon x2)
  • 29th June - 30th June 2009 (Mon/Tue x1)
  • 30th November 0 7th December 2009 (Mon x2)
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  • Classes run 10:00 - 17:00