HJI’s Jewellery Making Ultimate Programme is a comprehensive course designed to take beginners to advanced level, or for those with experience to extend technical skills in craftsmanship.

The Programme encompasses all aspects of jewellery making from saw piercing, soldering, filing and finishing techniques to wax carving and gem setting. Students are taught to fully understand fine metals and how to fabricate a jewellery piece from beginning to end.

Level 1 - Learning the core skills

• Introduction to Jewellery Making techniques: saw piercing, soldering, filing and finishing

• Draw down silver from bullion to wire

• Behind the heat: Flame science

• Technical Project: Create a Signature curb link chain

• Learn silver melting process, recycling of metals, and understand alloys

Level 2 - Technical development

• Refining existing techniques

• Use more complex forms including hinging, riveting or multiple joints

• Creative Project: Create piece using advanced jewellery techniques

• Technical Project: Create a Signature hinged locket

• Learn to use the rolling mill to roll your own silver sheet

LEVEL 3 - Wax carving

• Discover all aspects of wax carving

• Design, carve and cast a sculptural form – exploring the 3D capability of wax

• Practice different creativity approaches, develop your own style and techniques

LEVEL 4 - Advance Techniques

• Learn primary gem setting techniquesBezel Setting, Claw Setting, & Flush Setting

• Bezel Setting, Claw Setting, & Flush Setting

• Precision, tolerances and gem shapes

Level 5 - Advanced Gem Setting

If you want to develop your skills further, HJI offer a Top Up selection for gem setting:

Ultimate + Gem Setting

Specialist Skills - Engraving

Introduction to engraving is for engraving enthusiasts with specialist tutor Louis Klein.

Engraving