Next-level Earrings: Custom Step Bezels & Hinges with Suzanne Williams: October 10 and 11

If you’ve ever needed a bezel setting for a special gemstone that was a larger size or anunusual shape, and the only way to obtain one is by building it yourself because nothingcommercially available would work – then this workshop is for you. Most stones like thisrequire a custom-built setting. In this 2-day workshop, participants will learn how to buildstep bezels with a particular focus on creating them for faceted stones. At the end of class, you will have made at least 1 pair of hinged earrings in sterling silver, and 2 pairs of earrings if time allows. Suzanne will also introduce and demo a bonus project - a step bezel for a faceted stone pendant with an attachment for a chain - that can be completed if time allows. You will learn how to: Measure length and depth of strip for stone seats Form/shape strip and miter sharp-edged corners for stone seats Wrap stone seats with an outer bezel strip to achieve maximum fit Solder inner seat and outer bezel components together Create hing