The podcast all about fine Jewelry making, diamond setting, engraving. We speak to talented makers to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, and their tools.

Today we speak to Jeff Parke, a hand engraver hailing from USA

Find Jeff online
Instagram - @J.parke1

Have a listen to the other episodes from the Setting the Standard podcast, out now on all platforms!!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031087

Learn with me at the online diamond setting school!
https://www.settingthestandard.co/the-microsetting-academy

The podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewelry making. We speak to craftspeople at the top of their game to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, the tools they use, and everything in between.

Today we speak to Simon Finlayson, a Goldsmith hailing in London, UK, originally from Canada. We speak about the cad vs handmade debate, why you should invest in outfitting your workspace out to a high level, and many other great topics.

Find Simon online
Instagram - @bespokegoldsmith
https://bespokegoldsmith.co.uk
http://jewelleryrepairworkshop.co.uk

Learn with me at the online diamond setting school!
https://www.settingthestandard.co/store

Starting your Diamond Setting Journey? Grab my entire micro setting tool list! All the tools I use on a daily basis and the reasons I chose them are listed here
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandardtoollist

Work with Diamonds? Grab the MM - Carat weight conversion chart here!
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandardtoollist

Need a new Diamond setting Bench? Grab my DIY instructions for building my bench yourself.
https://www.barnardfinejewellery.com/bench-plans-landing-page

The podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewelry making. We speak to craftspeople at the top of their game to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, the tools they use, and everything in between.

Today we speak to John Sorich III, a Diamond setter and engraver, from Montana USA. We speak about how his engraving experience helped him excel at setting, some of his biggest influences and everything in between.

Find Simon online
Instagram - @bespokegoldsmith
https://bespokegoldsmith.co.uk
http://jewelleryrepairworkshop.co.uk

Learn with me at the online diamond setting school!
https://www.settingthestandard.co/store

Starting your Diamond Setting Journey? Grab my entire micro setting tool list! All the tools I use on a daily basis and the reasons I chose them are listed here
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandar...

Work with Diamonds? Grab the MM - Carat weight conversion chart here!
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandar...

Need a new Diamond setting Bench? Grab my DIY instructions for building my bench yourself.
https://www.barnardfinejewellery.com/...

Ben Bentvelzen is a highly regarded Diamond Setter who also teaches and demonstrates for GRS. Listen in as we hear how he got into jewellery and came to specialise in Micro setting!

Find Ben online
@BenBentvelzen

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Learn with me at my online Diamond Setting school!
https://www.settingthestandard.co

Jason Marchiafava is a world reknowned stone setter, fabricating goldmith, hand engraver, and teacher. The only person to ever be given the title Master Craftsman of Tiffany and Co.

Find Jason online
@jasonfava
www.jfava.com

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
@setting.the.standard
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Mentioned in episode

Jasons Leaf Pendant
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZborSBHPm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Jasons Armwrests
https://a.co/d/9yQsSQV

Maxime Carrière is a Goldsmith, designer, and diamond setter based near Toronto, Canada. From his private studio he creates wildly intricate designs, often utilising specialty cut gems from prominent gem cutters, and covering every surface with hundreds (or more) diamonds.

Find MC online
@mcthejeweller
www.mc-jeweller.com

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
@setting.the.standard
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Mentioned in episode

MC's Sunstone Ring
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwuy9LlKCA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Reno - Diamond Setter
@Reno Cong

Dalan Hargrave - Gem Cutter
@dalanhargrave

Ryan Jospeh - Gem Cutter
@ryanjosephgems

Find Andy online
@moonie001

Andys Emerald eternity ring
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhrt6MXBEjF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
@setting.the.standard
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Find Pat online
@atelierdacko
www.atelierdacko.com

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
@setting.the.standard
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Find Tuggle online
@tuggledesigns
www.tuggledesigns.com

Matts fluorescent diamond pendant
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Dx_JDBS1N/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Find Ian online
@barnard_fine_setting
@setting.the.standard
www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Just wanted to jump on and say Hi guys. Tell you a little bit about myself.
Thanks for tuning in!
Ian