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Eternity Ring

Eternity Ring

This is the sixth project from Stage 8 of the Apprentice program at Jewellery Training Solutions, a stage dedicated to learning advanced cutting skills and advanced setting construction. This is probably the quintessential project that motivated me to make jewelry

JTS ProgramCarol KorteFebruary 11, 2021bench skills, bead setting, eternity ring, handmade ring

Two Square Stone Ring

Two Square Stone Ring

This is the final project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I’ve never done a channel setting before, so this was fun to learn.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteOctober 22, 2020bench skills, handmade ring

Three Stone Crossover Ring

Three Stone Crossover Ring

This is the fifth project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This was a really fun project, and I just love how it turned out. I definitely plan on making more of these.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteOctober 19, 2020bench skills, handmade ring

Four Claw Solitaire

Four Claw Solitaire

This is the fourth project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I have to say, I especially enjoyed this project, and I’m very pleased with how it turned out.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteOctober 17, 2020bench skills, handmade ring, solitaire ring

Five Stone Wave Ring

Five Stone Wave Ring

This is the third project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This ring wasn’t my favorite, but I really like how it turned out, especially when it’s being worn.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteOctober 14, 2020bench skills, handmade ring

Six Claw Solitaire

Six Claw Solitaire

This is the second project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. The projects are definitely getting more difficult. The soldering on this one was a real challenge!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteOctober 6, 2020bench skills, handmade ring, six claw setting, solitaire ring

Four Claw Ring Version 2

Four Claw Ring Version 2

This is the first project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. There are two versions of this ring - this is the second version. Stage 6 focuses on commercial jewelry construction.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteSeptember 25, 2020bench skills, handmade ring, four claw setting

Four Claw Ring

Four Claw Ring

This is the first project from Stage 6 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. There are two versions of this ring - this is the first version. Stage 6 focuses on commercial jewelry construction.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteSeptember 21, 2020bench skills, handmade ring, four claw setting

Five Stone Ring

Five Stone Ring

This is my final project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This week I was finally able to get back to these projects. This one was a lot of fun, and another one I had been looking forward to.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJuly 23, 2020handmade ring, bench skills, stone setting, oval stone, cubic zirconia, basket setting

Oval Shaped Basket Setting

Oval Shaped Basket Setting

This is my sixth project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This was a challenging project and took me a couple of tries to complete. The first attempt was such a massive failure, it would have made for a great blooper reel on YouTube!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJuly 13, 2020handmade ring, bench skills, stone setting, oval stone, cubic zirconia, basket setting

Advanced Filing

Advanced Filing

This is the fifth project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. The main goal of this lesson is to achieve proficiency in filing and to test filing skills.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJuly 9, 2020handmade ring, filing skills, bench skills

Basic Four Claw Ring

Basic Four Claw Ring

This is the fourth project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This is a standard ring design that I was very excited to learn how to make. It definitely presented some unexpected challenges!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJuly 2, 2020handmade ring, prong setting, cubic zirconia, stone setting, claw setting, handmade setting

Interlocked Basket Ring

Interlocked Basket Ring

This is the third project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This ring was a lot of fun, and is set with an 8mm CZ.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 25, 2020handmade ring, prong setting, basket setting, cubic zirconia, stone setting

Articulated Flower Ring

Articulated Flower Ring

This is the second project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I almost skipped this project, but I’m so glad I went ahead and worked through this since it was an excellent practice of skills!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 18, 2020handmade ring, silver sphere, art jewelry

Rope Ring

Rope Ring

This is the first project in Stage 4 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I’ve been looking at this project ever since I found this program, and I’m so excited to finally get to make it! This one always intimidated me.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 15, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, tube setting

Three Stone Tube Ring

Three Stone Tube Ring

This is the ninth and final project in Stage 3 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I’ve been really looking forward to making this one, and it didn’t disappoint!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 11, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, tube setting

Traditional Bezel Ring

Traditional Bezel Ring

This is the eighth project in Stage 3 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. Some of these rings aren’t a style I would usually gravitate toward, but each one offers such a wonderful learning experience!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 8, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, blue

Bezel Set Scroll Ring

Bezel Set Scroll Ring

This is the seventh project in Stage 3 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. When I first began making jewelry, I looked at some things and just couldn’t figure out how they would be made. I’m so excited to be working through this program and learning these things that were such a mystery to me.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 4, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, blue

Curled Shoulder Ring

Curled Shoulder Ring

This is the sixth project in Stage 3 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. I have to admit that I ever saw myself making many rings. This program is full of rings, and one can learn many different skills when making them. I’ve really grown to love making them, and am starting to see endless possibilities!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteJune 1, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, cubic zirconia, forged ring

Six Claw Split Shank Ring

Six Claw Split Shank Ring

This is the fifth project in Stage 3 of the Silver Program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This one was fun since I learned how to make a split shank as well as cut the claw setting.

JTS ProgramCarol KorteMay 28, 2020handmade ring, stone setting, split shank, claw setting, cubic zirconia