Tips From The Community

Jewelry teacher @midnightpacific modified a tool to get the job done - “I made a new custom stone-setting tool and finally got a perfectly snug fit...

This method of protecting a stone while polishing is pure genius, thank you so much @fione_harvey - “3M Scotch- Blue Painter's Tape is a must and...

Keeping stones from getting misplaced or mixed up while in the process of setting multiple pieces truly is an art, thanks for sharing your method...

Love this post from jeweler @ksjewellerydesigns which has some great stone setting tips - “I have started to set the labradorite cabochon in my...

I’d never seen alligator tape used this way! Thank you so much for sharing this genius idea @hannah.lynn.jewelry - “Some jewelers use alligator...

Here are some gemstone organization solutions 🤙🏻 I use this bead organizer and my label maker to print out the size and stone when I have a bunch...

If you have a bunch of stones you are preparing for setting and would like to keep them organized, and from rolling off the bench you can borrow...

Here is an incredible prong setting tip from @mirieldesign - “Drill holes in a scrap metal plate (any metal works), and use that to hold prongs...

I’m so honored to share some of the works created in May for the the theme was ✨PRONG SETTING✨ I wanted to give special shoutouts to those who...

If your bezel has a cutout on the back and you are using Jett set or something similar to hold it, it's hard to keep the plastic from oozing up...

Want to make your own setting tools out of old burs? Watch these step by step videos from @piecesofstarrjewelry she modifies burs and center...

Fellow jeweler @coffeycad very generously sent me a few wax sticks he’d ordered in bulk online. They are used for applying rhinestones to nail art...