Pavé Setting Course

This intermediate course introduces students to the precision, layout, and control required for pavé and micro pavé setting.

Students will learn how to measure stones, plan consistent layouts, select the proper burs, cut accurate seats, form secure prongs, and create clean pavé patterns. The course will cover traditional pavé, micro pavé, and honeycomb pavé techniques.

Duration

5 Day Workshop

Skill Level

Intermediate

Format

In-Person Workshop

Location

Denver, Colorado

Essential Skills Learned

Setting up the bench and microscope
Proper work holding and positioning
Measuring stones with calipers and measuring tools
Planning stone spacing and pavé layouts
Marking and preparing setting areas
Drilling clean and consistent pilot holes
Selecting the proper burs for each stone size
Cutting seats to the correct depth
Maintaining even stone height and alignment
Setting round melee stones
Traditional pavé setting
Micro pavé setting
Honeycomb pavé layouts
Creating and separating prongs
Forming and shaping beads
Using beading tools and micro punches
Tightening stones evenly and securely
Preventing damaged stones and broken prongs
Checking completed work for stone security
Final cleanup and professional finishing

Prerequisite

Previous stone-setting experience is required. Students should be comfortable using a flex shaft, microscope, burs, and basic stone-setting tools.

Students without previous setting experience must complete the 585 Gallery Bench Jeweler Fundamentals course before taking this class.

Tuition

Tuition: $1,500

A $400 deposit is required to reserve your seat. The deposit will be applied toward the total tuition, leaving a remaining balance of $1,100.

Tools

All tools needed for the course are included with tuition and will be available at each student’s bench. Students are not required to bring personal tools, but they may bring their own if preferred.

How to Pay the Tuition Balance

The remaining tuition balance is due on the first day of class. Payments must be made in person by cash, credit card, or debit card.

Class Cancellations and Deposit Refunds

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Instructors

Jamie Madison

Students will receive direct, hands-on instruction throughout the five-day course, with an emphasis on proper layout, accurate seat cutting, clean prong formation, and secure stone setting.

Note: Enrollment is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Apply early to secure your bench.