CLASS OUTLINE

PROGRAM #1
JEWELRY REPAIR
Instructor: James W. Stewart

CONTENT

Precious metal identification	Cleaning methods
Torch systems and flame adjustments	Soldering techniques
Sawing, drilling and filing	Soldering heads and shanks
Ring sizing - platinum, gold, and silver	Tools, findings and supplies
Diamond setting - ruby	Diamond setting - cubic zirconia
Diamond setting - pin point	Polishing/buffing/lapping
Diamond removing and tightening	Prong work
Re-tipping	Karat gold beads
Hardening and annealing	Sweat soldering
Bezel fabrication	Serpentine chain
Electroplating	Hollow rope chain
Wire and tube drawing	Surface textures
Hollow jewelry

PROGRAM #2
ADVANCED DIAMOND SETTING
Instructor: James W. Stewart

CONTENT

Gemstones - Durability Factors	Emerald cut settings
Graver-designing,sharpening, polishing	Bead setting
Star bright cut setting	Cluster setting
Bar setting	Block bright cut setting
Tiffany setting	Channel setting
Tube setting	Spin setting
Gypsy setting	Oval setting
Reverse setting	Marquise setting
Pear setting	Baguette setting
Wedge setting	Azure setting
Pave setting "Decorative Beads"	Pave setting "Bright Cuts"
Pave setting	Thread setting "Diamond Cuts"
Investment soldering	Princess Cut Setting
Trillion setting