Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9 2025
Thursday Morning: 10:00 - 1:00
3 weeks
Instructor : Andres Cardenas
$295.00
Are you considering incorporating gemstones into your jewelry designs? Do you want to learn how to properly set stones but have questions or concerns about the process? Are you struggling to secure your pieces effectively to achieve the best possible results? Do you need guidance on selecting the right tools and using them correctly?
Instructor Andres Cardenas will walk you through everything you need to know to become confident and successful in stone setting. Starting from the fundamentals.
Class will cover:
- Understanding your piece: from initial concept to design with gemstones
- Selecting the right stones: focusing on color, cut, and quality
- Ensuring security: how to hold and stabilize your work for safe and precise stone setting
- Choosing and using the appropriate tools for optimal results
Join this comprehensive course to build a solid foundation and refine your stone-setting skills with expert instruction.
Each Class we will learn:
- Hand made basket setting
- Gemstones on Bezels
- Flush setting
Meet Andres:
BIO: My name is Andres Cardenas, owner, custom jeweler, and designer at Nobles Metales. I was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and hold a degree in Industrial Design. With over 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, I’ve honed my craft through extensive exploration of various techniques and disciplines.
Early in my career, I worked for a prestigious jewelry company specializing in emeralds and fine emerald jewelry. After relocating to Atlanta, I focused on custom design, collaborating with more than a dozen jewelry stores to create and redesign unique pieces. As demand grew for my distinctive style and craftsmanship, I returned to the jeweler’s bench to personally deliver the “personal touch” my clients have come to appreciate.
