How To Bezel Set Using Bezel Setting Punches - Making Your Own Silver Bezel Set Gemstone Ring

The end of the series on making a silver bezel set gemstone ring. Andrew uses some tools that help you to bezel set professionally with the minimum of stress ensuring you have a perfect bezel every single time.
Part 1) • Making Your Own Silver...
Part 2) • Cleaning up a Silver R...
Part 3) • How To Polish A Silver...
Part 4) • How To Solder A Tube o...
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Andrew shows you many hints and tips that he has gained from his experience as a professional goldsmith.
Andrew Berry, a professional jeweller for 30 years, is the training director of www.AtTheBench.com, an award winning on line jewellery training website.

[@tamih2379]

I can't thank you enough for your simple way of showing all of us the how to perfect our jewelry making. I am self taught and tend to over solder. As another person said, you help smooth out our frustrations. You teach people to slow down and take our time on each and every step. Thank you for taking the time to teach.

[@richardbinell2053]

Andrew, thank you not only for your expertise, but also for that far rarer trait-your boundless enthusiasm.

[@patricemacleod2489]

Hi Andrew! I am a budding silversmith who is referred to as 'self-taught' - but for each and every step (soldering! Yikes!!) you have been my teacher. I am in your debt!

[@Atthebench]

Patrice MacLeod Thank you Patrice x

[@songlyon]

DUDE these are wonderful lessons, but I need to see the actual work, instead of distance shots of you telling us what you are doing.

[@alexandrapetrovici5581]

This is by far the most generous channel I follow! I've learned more from your channel than from a paid in-person course. Thank you so much!

[@klcwarchitect]

have watched EVERY one of your videos (except the blog ones) and think you are the BEST online instructional videos on You Tube. Congrats!!!!

[@catherine5064]

I have learned more from watching your videos than I did in my jewelry class! Your expertise and insight is beyond compare. Thank you for posting these videos.

[@domenicruccio2379]

Another great video. You have the teaching knack of making things very clear. That is a rare talent. Thanks for doing these. Inspiring and informative.

[@allanthompson9695]

Practice practice practice. It looks so small to work on. Looking forward to trying some bezel setting. Those tools seem a must have to me.

[@ElectricTractor]

Great job Andrew thanks again

[@lucygamble614]

Wow, I've really enjoyed watching your video tuition Andrew. I have an HND in silversmithing and jewellery making and I don't feel as if I was taught properly on many techniques, especially stone setting. I wish I'd been your apprentice! I would have learnt far more quickly and more thoroughly. :-)

[@slfitzgibbons]

So far you are the best teacher out there congrats!!!

[@chxma05]

Really really useful Thank you so much for your time

[@paulchristou9065]

Excellent work!!

[@debbiemcallister7093]

I'm just a jewelry lover, and would have loved to have been a jewelry designer. Bezel settings are my favorite setting. Thanks for this video.

[@guillemettelanoe9236]

Thank you Andrew, you're a great teacher!

[@tammygurl64]

This is great! Someone gave me a beautiful bezel set diamond ring in 18K gold. It was fascinating to watch you do this. I would love to be able to do this. I will certainly revisit this tutorial if I ever do. Thank you. You make learning fun! 🙂

[@robinchubak1121]

Fantastic. Great pictures of what you do and excellent presentation, easy to understand.

[@winterdreams274]

I can look forward to being able to do that in the not too distanc future. As always, thank you again.

[@allenal1839]

great video! so many good tips .. glad I decided to watch it even thought its 22 mins long and didn't just go start trying to bezel set with punches

[@dragonbone5000]

Thanks so much. This was way better and I learned much more than in my my 1 week (45 hour) stone setting class.

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

is so much cool you are oll your Videos thank you vor shering.

[@Sigma_Eight]

My wife and I have been slowly collecting materials and equipment to start jewelry making. I just discovered your channel today, and I have to say I'm blown away. Your skill is mind boggling to me, and it's incredible to watch your years of experience at work as you masterfully manipulate these tools and products. I've subscribed as of this morning and I will continue to watch your incredible videos. I've only seen a few so far but it is an incredible inspiration for me to learn this craft. This ring is truly gorgeous by the way, I can only hope to be half as good at this craft as you are, one day!

[@Asdayasman]

These videos are so much better on 2x speed. (And they were pretty good to start with).

[@martincarlberg9671]

Used them for years, very useble!

[@catnelson3064]

Dunka! I follow three jewelry makers…Soham Harrison, Nancy L.T. Hamilton….and, now, YOU!

[@bindipark3872]

Love Soham and Nancy but Andrew is my crush !

[@deborahward1438]

My three favourites too.

[@hazelcrompton9858]

Thanks Andrew, this is lovely and clear. Interesting what you said about the rockers, I'm a bit hit and miss with them myself depending on the wall thickness of the bezel.

[@charmedjewellery2566]

Very helpful 🌈

[@davidpayne4380]

Thank you again for an inspirational video.

[@robynjefferson4779]

So helpful.

[@audreycaruso8245]

Wonderful instructional video! I have recently created a band similar to your’s. I am now inspired to try and set one of my Montana Sapphires I mined a few summers ago. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@dianakeenan2305]

Explained very well. Thank you Next time you film, move that wooden box with the bezel pushers. Couldn't see what you were doing on the long film shots

[@metalsmith925]

Excellent explanation

[@jasonclements4607]

Learning a lot. Thank you!

[@d.rennolds4159]

Thank you Andrew for a brilliant set of videos on ring making and bezel setting. I have two questions: first, could you measure your stone height and cut your tube to the correct length before soldering eliminating having to saw the tube after its soldered on to the ring, and second, could you start cutting the seat for your stone with a round bur first, which would hopefully help you center the seat you're cutting? Cheers Dee

[@suzanneedwards8454]

Great videos. I really appreciate the explanations and reasoning. Is there any way to change the camera angle for the close ups so that the work detail isn't blocked by your hand? Many thanks

[@dmpag7000]

excellent

[@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas]

MY like 😁

[@ar7chicharo]

Great video , I would love to see the actual bits when you’re drilling or grinding . Have you considered setting your zoomed-in camera on the opposite side, so your fingers won’t get in the way since you’re right handed ?

[@cosmopolitanwonder9675]

I agree we need to see more of the actual wok and tools not Andrews face.

[@cosmopolitanwonder9675]

Excellent teacher is Andrew he goes into all details just the videoing is a pain, I know what he looks like and can hear his voice, just don’t want to see so much of him talking, more tools work etc is fine. It puts me off I go to other teachers so many times as he annoys me.

[@wonbadood8243]

Thank you yet again Andrew. Beware of hammering bezel setters.Yours have a nice thick outer wall. Many years ago I bought a set of OMO Italian ones (not cheap) and when I tapped it a little too hard, I took a chunk out of my most used one. Very thin outer walls on them for other reasons. People should be aware of the difference. I do understand that you can't cover every angle. I'm just making someone aware hopefully so it wont happen to them :) Thanks again.

[@FatherGoose18]

Hi Andrew, thanks for a great and informative set of videos. Unfortunately with this one, you left the box of bezel setting punches on the bench in the way of the camera so the work you were doing was obscured.

[@cheriewilson8191]

Can you please talk about how to set a stone that is not round or oval? Thanks!

[@angelah7991]

Hey Andrew... I’m learning so much from you. Question about cutting off the tube. Is it necessary? It just seems like it would be an interesting design.

[@lindasandidge7471]

You have built my confidence in jewelry making 10 fold! I love your passion and skill!

[@jenritchie6969]

Love this video!

[@notpoodle_2084]

Hey I got that same mini blowtorch

[@flyingcheff]

as usual, excellent!!

[@iskiwaggs]

Andrew - I want to thank you for passing along your experience and expertise to others. Your presentation is concise and VERY helpful. I'm a self taught artist, 58 years old and don't have the resources for professional training - so I'm very grateful to have access to such excellent training :-)

[@Dharlanna]

Hi Andrew, I love your videos. Drink them in like I am dying of thirst! Thank you so much. I wondered if at some point you could explain gravers in use of setting stones? I know I have heard people say they use them for various setting techniques but I don't know anything about them at all and quite honestly they scare me a bit because I feel so stupid about them.

[@sarahsummermusic]

You used two drills bits to get that hole in the band behind the stone. I saw one tool tip, it was a seed bur. What was the first bit used to get the initial hole in the band? None of my bits are getting through. They basically melt and strip. Please help! Would love an amazon link.

[@squiddyfin938]

Hi Andrew, awesome video as always :-D I have this set I bought a couple of years ago but like my skills they have gone a little rusty, the concave bits all have light surface rust, can you advise if there is any way to bring them back to a shine so I can still use them, and also how to maintain them can you recommend an oil or lubricant to keep them at their best and fight off the damp. Many thanks in advance Squiddy

[@symonf1966]

Thank you so much Andrew. I've watched this ring from start to finish now and I'm keen to buy some tools.

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

Awesome thanks brother

[@silviamannucchi1023]

Can This set be used to set bezel for crystal, like swaroski xilion, for example?

[@steph.7947]

Fantastic! Very clear explanation. I have just purchased that very same bezel punch set and this has cleared up lots of questions for me. It's so much easier to understand when you can watch someone else take you through the process in a methodical manner. I am now excited to try my first bezel instead of putting it off, thank you so much.

[@KathleenKrucoff]

Very helpful! Thank you. For an adjustable ring, I want to use a tube set on the end of the ring wire. I have created a 'u' shape on the end of the wire and soldered the tube in place. Yet I am concerned that with wear, the tube set could break off. Do you have any videos or suggestions for the best approach? Thanks.

[@jeremyrose1518]

Great video! IL be using your skills provided.

[@csmith5390]

very good video! is there a tool list???

[@EJguitar1]

Where can I get a nice jewelers half round file like yours?

[@ingeborgkeane641]

Hi Andrew, thank you for your wonderful clear lessons. Could I request one on bezel setting oval / pear / square shaped stones? Particularly how to manage those corners....

[@infledermaus]

I just got a set. I think they are identical to yours. Exactly the same 18 punch set, same box, same printing. I test punched one bezel and I noticed that the punch ground off some of the bezel and marred it. I'm in the process of sanding them down/polishing them so they will move smoothly over the bezel. Bad move? Good move? I notice when you use the tool there is no silver dust. Mine made some filings/dust. The cones have deep rings in them. Grrrr. Please let me know. I've only completed 3. Thank you. Love your videos. Very technical, very detailed, very informative. You don't miss anything! P.S. I bought a Knew Concepts aluminum saw with the tensioner, but skipped the swivel. I already have an 8" saw frame. No need. This thing is a freeeeking miracle! Wow! Worth every penny. I love it! Glad you reviewed it.

[@Vikette1000]

It must've been annoying to find your new tools are grooved! (I once bought a nylon cone hammer which left marks with its seams - when the sole purpose of a nylon hammer is not to leave marks). Curious what brand you purchased, as I was just about to investigate setting tools myself and want something which will work the first time.

[@infledermaus]

@@Vikette1000 Mine are a no name brand that I got on eBay. This is the description. Professional Jeweler's 18pc Bezel Jewel Setting Punch Set 0.75 to 7.75mm $33.95 - Punch sizes 0.75,1,1.25,1.5,1.75,2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5mm There is a set out there for like $29.95 but has different punch sizes in the set ranging from 2-9 mm. I might have to have that set later for the 9mm!

[@donnaoboyle9991]

Saint Steven j

[@dianazaalberg1993]

Thank you so much Andrew! I always cut my tubing to the desired lenghts than soldered it onto the ring, that is obviously a stupid mistake. Can't tell how much 3mm tube settings i lost while filing those little bastards. Now i know the right way to do it

[@paulerickson1906]

While I am not a Jewelry maker, Many of the tools and procedures that I watch you perform help me in my crafts. Thank you Andrew B.

[@martincarlberg9671]

About the bours, I buy mine from over 7 sellers just to complete a full set with all of the diameters out the, still missing a few... The problem is as you say, the size of a stone isnt EXAKTLY as the given bour so the wiggle must go on. But when I got enogh wiggling over time becuse a 3,75mm bour isnt always is what it shuld be, no I have my own marked set of bours, 3,73, 3,76 and so on...😂

[@lorraineanzaldo8584]

What is the name of you measuring tool?

[@lorraineanzaldo8584]

The make and model please

[@hilishai]

Hi Andrew, I love your movies. In this particular movie you placed a woodbox just in front of your hands (Left side from my point of view) so we can’t what you are doing.

[@cavaalta]

PODRÍAS INCORPORAR UNA TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL? Es que meencanta como enseñas pero no te entiendo todo. gracias

[@Dazzledust22]

Tha is for the video Andrew. Can you get the same look and effect without the punches? I'm just starting out in bezel settings and I have the basic tools for this, but I dont have the punches.

[@321WhirlyBird]

Hello Andrew I’m new to your videos and do enjoy your vlogs as well. Can you explain why you drilled the hole in the ring before you cut the tube? Kind thanks for doing this.

[@Airbrushourworld]

just turned 50, sold a little metal now and then a few years ago, now thanks to your wonderful vlogs in getting back in the saddle

[@rollingstone2832]

Tnk you for sharring your video sir! Awsome!!! Your legend. I do also stone set but idont have enuogh equipment for stone set. 🙃

[@jonisoriano5792]

what a great video with all the pitfalls of bezel setting described and sovled. ill be watching all of his videos.

[@Rangiroasis]

I was wondering Andrew if you believe there is a difference in the chrome punches and the black unpolished punches as it pertains to the finished product and would you recommend polishing the black ones yourself? Im afraid if I remove metal to give them a nice finish I might change the angle of the cone inside the punch. At that point I might as well put them in the garbage. You have created a jeweler in me one lesson at a time. Its been my dream since childhood to be a jeweler and for that I am grateful. Stay GOLD Benchman........

[@cynthiasmith9161]

Hi Andrew Love your videos but these burnishers are all round. How did I get a nice set on an oval setting? I use the step bezel to set faceted stones but always have trouble getting the finish nice. The metal becomes to hard to bend.

[@marriedredpill8301]

Beautiful 💍

[@maureenchandler4371]

I guess bezel setting is what we call chanel setting. I want to get some bezel setting punches. I ll start with Riogrande. thanks Andrew.

[@Johnbro8]

Thanks for sharing your skills Andrew 👍

[@Arctic_Falcon]

Have you ever tried putting a bezel punch in a drill or rotary tool, and using it at a slow speed rather than manually turning it by hand?

[@Eternal_Starlight]

What is the best tool to bezel set an irregular shaped stone? I am looking into a small burnisher but I can't seem to find one that is small enough to get around odd curves... Thank you so much for all these videos! You are a blessing! ✨🙏🏼✨

[@Atthebench]

I would get as small worn out beading tool or a small burr. Round the end of either with your buff stick to a narrow point and polish it. Use this is a graver handle or beading tool handle.

[@Eternal_Starlight]

Andrew Berry Great ideas! Thank you Andrew! Will definitely try that! ✨🙌🏼✨

[@MacherlaPrabhakar]

Great work

[@stephenblant]

It would be nice to be able to see what you're doing as your hand is in the way most of the time!

[@johnlowry1055]

Good reminder for bezel setting techniques

[@biasithom]

would love to see you create a cross pendent with gem inlays?

[@textscholar3775]

Can punches be put in a flex shaft to burnish faster? Just curious

[@pjwhaletail]

Andrew, what did you use to measure the diameter of your tube? (At about minute 6:57)

[@richardwhittington5549]

hi was wondering if i could use them to set small cabochon

[@Atthebench]

Hi Richard, yes you can use it for cabochon stones. Just make sure the stone isn't too high and touching the inside of the punch

[@michaelmcglashan6117]

Great vid. At what stage would you hallmark the ring?

[@Atthebench]

I would send off for hallmarking just before the stone goes into the ring just in case the Assay Office messes up

[@virglibrsaglove]

Lovely video! Can we set pearls this way, too?

[@DawnEasby]

Game changer - got a Bezel Setting punch set, and I can’t believe the difference. “I can’t get on with bezel pushers at all” - I hear you Andrew. Hallelujah for this vid - thank you!!

[@maureenkasischke7864]

Rio Grande Jewelry Supply sells these

[@josephsanchez9854]

Enjoy your presentation Can you explain more about your use of Borax Flux. I have used many different types of FLux but I am impressed with your confidence in Borax

[@princesszoeylynn]

Thank you for making this video. I may keep my KZbin premium just for this channel. I’m working on this project today and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I think the outside wall is too thick to be pushed over the edge of the stone. I am using everything you have in the video. I also have the large burnisher graver, the one you use for gypsy settings. I’m going to try again this afternoon. I hope I set the stone. Wish me luck 🍀

[@TheKeishana]

who on earth would dislike this vid smh?

[@bunny1go]

how do you set a 0.75mm bezel? How would you make such a small tube setting??? Now that's one video I'd love to watch :-)

[@elizabethswindler6099]

I love your channel. So clear and easy to understand. Could you possibly show how to make a bevel that is not round. I want to use sea glass that are all different shapes. I would love to make a ring with different pieces of sea glass but I am struggling with the bevel and sizes to solder. Any advise you could give would be fantastic. Again thank you. These are wonderful !

[@sarotouloughian1890]

Andrew, I must say when I first saw your tutorials when I first began the process of teaching myself to make jewelry, I thought you were from another planet. You techniques seemed to be in direct conflict with what the status quo were teaching. But one video caught my attention and I was truly impressed. It wasn't a complicated setting or an exotic metal fusion or anything like that at all. It was how to shape and solder a ring. Simple thing to do, right? Everyone else said to bring the two ends together flat, solder then hammer into shape. You, however, debunked that technique with common sense. You suggested to form the ring on the mandrel with an overlap of the wire, cut the wire through the overlap, position the freshly cut and matching ends, file if necessary and solder. The fact that I don't have to wrestle the metal out of shape, then wrestle it back into shape while trying not to stretch it or if it has a pattern, to not distort or damage it through hammering and of course filing and sanding to remove hammer marks, it saves loads of time because it simplifies the process. Now I think you're a genius. I guess being from another planet has advantages...alien technology...lolol. In short, thank you for sharing your brilliant techniques and for cutting out the clutter of extra work that needs not to be done to produce excellent results. You made me a better jeweler. Cheers!

[@ruthdederich3622]

Andrew, I'm sitting here watching a jewelry channel in Indonesia. Props to all both of ya'll. These guys are doing everything you say is really "not the way" to do jewelry and your way is so much more refined but these guys are busting it out! A guy is cutting all the links for his woven bracelet with shears. He does not even mix the borax with water! He just gets the silver hot and touches it to the borax, sitting in a little white lump on the counter dry as a bone and solders! He does not cut little pallions, he simply uses a long strip of solder and gets his links red then touches the solder to them like an engineer would do with lead solder and a solder gun. All those little links are not sawed through to make a tight joint; oh no, they are all cut with shears and he solders them lickety split! It is so funny watching these guys knock it out! I watch your channel religiously and you are my master and show me the way, but these guys are certainly getting the job done. It is hilarious to see the difference in technique.

[@sam111880]

Curious have you ever consider first bezel setting the stone on before you solder the cup on to the ring. Is the reason why you do it that way better because the heat could destroy the stone when soldering? Also another thing i am curious of is types of jewelry stones and how one actually makes a stone from scratch. Like geologist cut out a rock in raw form such as a ruby , amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond...etc how does one cut it into the shape for jewelry setting on a bezel cup in the first place? Have you any experience in that or have you just done it with a finished stone.

[@jwas84]

Thank you, the video set now makes a nice little project. This simple project lends it’s self to many variations. Any chance of a similar little project with a shared claw setting on a square profile shank?

[@lakelady481]

What bit do you use to drill through the ring?