The Easiest Way to Make a Single Stone Ring. Full Instructional Guide!

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cbilton.creato... With beginner jewellers in mind who are practicing making jewellery only in silver I thought it would be helpful to share this way of constructing a single stone ring.
Its quick and easy. Just 2 pieces of metal and 4 solders completes the whole thing!
Not only that, it is really strong. I can imagine even sizing it up on a ring stretcher with the stone set will be possible!
There's even more good news.... This is a full instructional guide that (unusually for the channel) can be viewed in entirety here in this video. However, there is a part 2.
In part 2 I will explain how once you have completed this ring you will have the ability to create a real show stopper of a ring. I explain what needs to be done and how to do it.
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Part 1 of the guides will be available on youtube and part 2 will only be available through the Diamond Mounter patreon account.
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[@alicerosa6766]

I just subscribe to your channel. I like the way you explain every step very clear and precise. Thank you so much for taking your time to teach your techniques, I really enjoy watching and learn. God bless your talents 🙏.

[@thisismypointe]

This was a really helpful video ❤️ I'm learning slowly to make rings and the way you communicate makes everything very easy to understand 😙 You're a wonderful artist, I can't wait to see more of your content!!

[@ShapingSilver]

That's a nice little project. I think I'm going to do it with my daughter in the winter vacation. Thanks for sharing.

[@theindigomuse]

I've truly enjoyed stumbling upon your instructional videos. I'm slowly gaining confidence in my abilities and look forward to implementing your tips and tricks as I expand my skills thanks. Many thanks and wishing you all the best!!!

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks so much Im very happy to hear people are finding the videos useful!

[@andreak001]

This video was so well done. Very simple directions and excellent communication of technique. Thanks for all you do! I'll check out Part 2

[@hugorosado1749]

thank you for your dedication and patience to teach and you are a true inspiration from hugs from portugal

[@DiamondMounter]

Hugs accepted! Youre welcome glad you find the videos useful

[@lorenzimoi]

Thank you so much for your video! Love it! Could you please send me the part two link? I couldnt find it. Thank you!!

[@nickcheney8937]

That is really really cool project even for a beginner like me. Just discovered your channel. My eyes are peeled to the screen. Amazing stuff. Keep it up.

[@barbie1216]

Very nice work! I am so happy to have found you. Your work is so professional. I sell Jade to my customers in USA. I totally understand your dilemma about the international postal service. I live in Thailand. Last year, A customer had to wait almost a year for her package to get to Hawaii. We track everything for our customers but there is only so much we can do. I have even sat all night long on the phone with USPS trying to locate a missing package, many times. The Covid pandemic has made it very difficult for sending stuff. I just hope customers understand what we go through for them. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@DiamondMounter]

I think it may improve quite soon

[@hosannaliving]

Really enjoyed watching this video. I am working on becoming more precise and learned so many good tips from you! Can tell you truly take pride in your work and enjoy it!!

[@moniermalyar]

For seating the shank in the setting I usually use a "chernier file". A sort of flat file that only has teeth on the edges. Makes things a lot easier

[@leeperrybender5811]

Where do you find them? I've been looking for several years now!

[@DiamondMounter]

​@@leeperrybender5811 Ive never seen a file like that before. Maybe if you need one just get a grinder and modify a normal flat needle file

[@lorrainebecchetti4865]

I really love watching you make beautiful pieces of jewelry which I love to do but but I I never bought a soldering piece piece of equipment. Could you show making a ring ring 💍 without a soldering piece piece of equipment..I UNDERSTAND EVERYONE HAS one but I always forget to get one. ❤

[@oneidatorres5740]

Thank you so much for these videos

[@cathmaguire7887]

Great video. I have no mill, is this technique still possible? Thanks

[@diegomills7951]

Gracias por estos videos y compartir conocimiento. Lo haces muy bien y ayuda a muchos que no tenemos acceso a esa calidad de informacion realmente util. Saludos desde Argentina!

[@DiamondMounter]

Gracias por ver. ¡Estoy muy feliz de que la gente encuentre útiles los videos!

[@JayDub_143]

Oh I wanted to tell you the "mini ring stick" they call them Bezel Mandrels in the US. I purchased a round and an oval one because you know the Master has them I needed them too 😁

[@hosannaliving]

What guage silver strip did you use for the bigger stone’s collet?

[@rexgeorg7324]

love your banter bro

[@pennyalbertella8978]

Hi Chris. Great video as ever - I can’t find part 2 though. I tried here and the patrons posts. Am I missing it?!

[@DiamondMounter]

No its not up yet. Very sorry for the delay! Im about to start working on it again today. I will finish it as soon as I can

[@pennyalbertella8978]

Ah that would explain it! No apology needed! Looking forward to its! X

[@joestrachan-wills6511]

Right then chris , let’s see you do some gold 😃 Ooooo the jeopardy 🙌

[@StrykerTV]

Where do you get your pliers from?

[@DiamondMounter]

any jewellery tool supply shop!

[@Yukkaguitar]

Great video!

[@tonyconyerd7501]

Can you tell me what torch you are using because I can't seem to get enough heat for the solder to flow if I hold the piece in third hand. I am using a dremel torch but don't have the space for a professional set up. Thanks

[@DiamondMounter]

oxy and propane are best for jewellers. Very hot flame that doesn't burn too brightly

[@Robbievigil]

How do feel about using Argentium and precipitation hardening? Is it worth the extra time to hardening it?

[@DiamondMounter]

Never heard of Argentium before so i just googled it. Sounds like good stuff Im gonna try to get some

[@Robbievigil]

@@DiamondMounter search Ronda Coryell she's done tons of videos on it.

[@surgicalshot1]

Argentium is great to work with.

[@magorzata8213]

Please don't laught, I know that you are an experienced jeweler, I would like to ask as a very beginner person, what I can do with some scrap of sterling silver, e.g. after making a ring or after cutting something out of a silver sheet. I work from home and I have no special devices . Thank you for your chanel you are very helpful

[@JayDub_143]

I use scrap silver in a bunch of pretty resourceful ways.. You can ball it up to make decorative elements which you can use in shot plates or just as a ball, you can also make a larger ball then flatten it out with a hammer and use stamps to either put a design on the piece or I have found even initials are useful and then I will add a birthstone to make it a personalized piece of jewelry. I hope a couple of these help😁

[@DiamondMounter]

Yes like JaNet said if you can melt it in to small balls and flatten them with a hammer to get small round shapes

[@JayDub_143]

@@DiamondMounter 😁

[@magorzata8213]

@@JayDub_143 oh wow thank you very much now I am safe :):)

[@JayDub_143]

@@magorzata8213 anytime!!! My pleasure!!

[@AngelaKaySams]

Thank you Chris! Great tutorial! How many secret sauce videos do you have for Patreons as of now?

[@dialuza]

Hello friend, I want to know if I join the payment of 5 pounds, will I have access to the second part of the video? Greetings from Colombia

[@DiamondMounter]

Hello and yes classic members get access to all the videos!

[@michaellopez5960]

How do I patronize. Brilliant work,

[@DiamondMounter]

There is a link in the description. Thank you!

[@sororbudwiser]

Can you show us the final result of this ring for us non-patreons?

[@DiamondMounter]

Sure! Im still finishing the ring and when its done I will make a preview of the work I did to it

[@sororbudwiser]

@@DiamondMounter Much appreciated 😉

[@jslamen]

@@DiamondMounter I joined your Patreon today and cannot find the Part 2 of this project. Was it ever posted?

[@bluedragon4168]

I need to know reality

[@reborngarage1]

Who knows who’s jewellers is this design ?

[@prasadcnctips9412]

You speak too much