How to Make a Wide-Band Oval Cabochon Ring

This lesson shows how to make a cabochon set ring with a wide band. It is packed full of tricks and tips such as how to shape and solder a setting to a wide shank without over running the solder. There are also some great stone setting tips.

Lessons Include:

• Part 1 – Oval cabochon ring (Part one) – 45 min 37 sec
• Part 2 – Oval cabochon ring (Part two) – 18 min 24 sec
• Part 3 – Hammer tool tips – 22 min 16 sec
• Plus PDF instructional download

Materials:

•  8mm x 10mm oval cabochon stone (round stone can be used)
• Sterling silver:
  • Strip 1mm x 11mm x 65mm
  • Strip 0.6mm x 7mm x 40mm
  • Square wire 1mm x 40mm