Stonesetting with Brad Simon

MJSA Expo New York

MJSA’s annual Expo will be held in New York April 10-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

MJSA Expo New York is the largest and oldest trade show in the United States dedicated to the design and manufacturing of jewelry.  The show features nearly 400 exhibits of some of the latest and most innovative tools, supplies, machinery, components, services, and finished products all under one roof.

MJSA Expo New York also features a full roster of educational seminars by some of the industry’s most renowned experts, and a cocktail party where our exhibitors and attendees can network with colleagues from all around the world.

For more information and to register log onto: http://www.mjsatradeshows.org/expoNY.php

Stonesetting: Fascination with Fancies

Fascination with Fancies

Tom Weishaar CMBJ

Saturday April 26th & Sunday April 27th

Let’s face it – setting a round diamond is boring, but a two-carat princess cut might cause your blood to flow a bit faster.  How would you go about bezel setting a near flawless emerald or a ten carat black opal?  Stones like those will certainly get a bench jeweler’s attention.  This seminar can help you learn the secrets of setting unusually shaped, rare and fragile gemstones.  This seminar discusses advanced setting techniques including setting Marquise and Pear Shaped stones, Princess Cuts, Bezel Setting and Odd Shaped Colored Stones.

This seminar sponsored by Jewelers of America, is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.

Brad

Stonesetting: Managing Your Melee

Managing Your Melee

Jeffrey Connolly CMBJ

Friday April 25th & Saturday April 26th

They’re marvelous, miniscule and sometimes malicious – they’re melee stones, and they’re everywhere.  In this seminar you’ll learn Skills, Techniques, and Tips designed to take the frustrations out of handling and setting these little gems.  You’ll also discover how to improve the quality of your work and reduce the time required to complete a melee job.  This seminar will cover many setting techniques, including prong, bead & bright, channel, pave and flush.

This seminar sponsored by Jewelers of America, is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.

Brad

Stonesetting: Stone Setting Discussion Group

Stone Setting

Un-Moderated Discussion Group

Thursday April 24th

Do you have questions about stone setting or have tips you’re willing to share?  This round table discussion is all about stone setting.  Discuss with your peers what works and what doesn’t.  Find solutions to your setting problems and learn new tips.

In this un-moderated discussion attendees will have the opportunity to speak their minds in an energetic discussion of pressing topics affecting bench jewelers today.  Bring your opinions, your notepads, and your throat lozenges!

This seminar is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.

Brad

Stonesetting: Advanced Setting

Advanced Setting

Joel McFadden

Friday April 25th & Saturday April 26th

Learn safe and efficient techniques to set stones without fear of damaging them.  This seminar will demonstrate advanced instruction in Flush Setting, Bezel Setting and V-Prongs on Fancy-Shaped Stones.  In addition, common problems with fragile stones will be discussed.  You’ll learn techniques that dramatically improve your skills while avoiding many of the pitfalls common to fancy-shaped stones. 

This seminar is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.

Brad

Stonesetting: Basic Setting

Basic Setting

Joel McFadden

Thursday April 24th & Sunday April 27th

Setting stones in prongs is one of the most common methods of stone setting.  In this seminar you’ll learn this fundamental setting procedure from a Master Setter.  Setting round stones in center crowns and side prongs will be the focus of this demonstration, and will also demonstrate shared-prong settings and dealing with colored stones and large belly-bottom stones.

This seminar is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.

Brad

FREE Pave Seminar

This coming Friday I’ll be presenting a FREE seminar on Pave Setting in Tucson at Rio Grande’s Catalog in Motion.

For more information on Catalog In Motion go to: http://www.cataloginmotion.com/

The details of my seminar are:

Pavé Setting with Bradney Simon

Friday, February 8, 2:00pm–3:30pm

Pavé setting has long been associated with elegant jewelry.  In this seminar, you will learn how to perform fine quality pavé using a unique method to speed your work and improve your quality. 
Bead setting a row of diamonds girdle to girdle and true pavé will both be demonstrated.  Many tips and tricks will be shown to make your work easier and more proficient.

See you in Tucson,

Brad