How to Make a Diamond Cluster Pendant (part 1)

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cbilton.creato... I have said a few times in the past that I can simply see a piece of jewellery even only briefly in a magazine or a shop window and not only have it memorised perfectly but instantly know how to make it. Well, now I have my own workshop set up I can put that to the test!
While out with my wife recently we visited a watch specialists here in Japan and on the wall there was a large photo of a diamond pendant. It was a simple and elegant design but simultaneously quite a show stopper.
A few days later I randomly remembered it and thought it would be a nice piece for the channel and also I could finally prove to myself that I can make something I had only quickly looked at.
The full video after editing was 90 minutes long so I decided to make it a 3 part series made of 3, 30 minute episodes. Look out for the surprise special guest appearance in this episode!
I have recently join Patreon!
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With patrons support I will be able to offer far more information than I am currently able to.
With nearly 25 years of knowledge gained in the jewellery trade working with some of the best diamond mounters in the UK I can train practitioners of jewellery making, up to and far beyond the skill level found in High Street jewellers workshops.
I have been lucky enough to have been taught by actual Bond Street shop model makers and my ambition is to share what I have learned through out my career to as many people as possible.
My vehicle to do this is the Diamond Mounter KZbin channel and now after nearly 1 year of uploading video guides, its time to take it up a level.
My ambition is to be able to make instructional videos with not just silver, but gold and platinum also. Some proper jewellers soldering equipment will enable me to create much more special pieces too! This will open up a whole new world of information I have to share.
There are many specific methods and techniques used for the different precious metals and knowledge about gemstones I can teach that will never enter my videos unless I am actually working with them.
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C.Bilton
With this channel I will share with you methods and techniques I have learned over the previous 24 years as a professional jeweller.
I specialize in high end bespoke pieces made the old fashioned way by hand.
I wish to document everything I know, continue to learn and make accessible to everyone rare skills and techniques only usually taught in high security jewellers workshops.
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[@olegpetelevitch4443]

Thank you ! I always like to see other jewelers work as .I take some things and use them and some things are done better or easier !

[@johnnyyaz]

Not only do you have jewelry skills ! You also have teaching skills.

[@balintsamad897]

Thank you for such an informative video and providing such detailed explanations too! Would be great to pick your brains about jewellery! Who makes the micro motor that you use?

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks! I try to show and explain every thing thats being done. My micro motor is from a japanese company called Seaforce.

[@Junoshelly]

Could you also cut a washer shape from sheet, rather than turn the wire round?

[@DiamondMounter]

Sure! Actually I have just finished making a pendant doing that. Editing it now. It will be on youtube in 2 weeks but Patrons can watch it from tomorrow!

[@bettybho2168]

is it easier to cut the circle out with a disc cutter or don't they make a hole in the centre?

[@DiamondMounter]

Never used one. I imagine they just cut out a circle. You could cut it out of a plate then just dome it in a doming block. Easier than the way I did it!

[@Junoshelly]

Cut the centre hole with a smaller punch first, then mark up the outer ring and cut again. You get a washer shape and no solder seam. You could always cut from a sheet by piercing too. Some of the more expensive tools will have a centering punch to make this easy.

[@Junoshelly]

Chris, you mention the width of the metal 3.2mm, but what depth are you using please? #cbiltonjewellery

[@DiamondMounter]

It was quite thick if I remember right it was about 1.7mm?? I will double check next time I have it.

[@lehtimakireino3539]

Good video, bud too much talk. 🤐

[@DiamondMounter]

I will try to keep it minimal next time

[@lwaller1601]

What is the thickness of your metal?

[@DiamondMounter]

the halo bezels are 1.3mm. Doesnt need to be that thick but Id rather it was too thick than too thin. Thin looks cheap and isnt as strong

[@lwaller1601]

Diamond Mounter thanks, are you going to be setting the stones?

[@DiamondMounter]

@@lwaller1601 Yes but Im not an experienced setter so I wont be showing it on video lol

[@lwaller1601]

Diamond Mounter that’s a shame, would be good to see the complete job

[@DiamondMounter]

@@lwaller1601 I will show it finished in a future video! Im about to finish the Pinterest ring I made in a previous video so will show that soon.