Inspirations: Unusual stone setting

Tutor Anna Campbell has been looking at some more unusual stone setting for design inspiration

I am pretty addicted to pinterest and love that we have so much access to inspiration as jewellers there. I have recently been drawn to unusual stone settings and I find it useful to consider how the jeweller has done it as it gives me a jumping off point for ideas. Here are a few innovative designs that I love. How would you go about making these settings?

Thomas Giesen – acrylic ring with amethyst ball

Round brooch on 18 carat gold by Daphne Krinos

Turquoise necklace by Cobalt blue

Swarovski crystalactite ring from Maison Margiela

Labradorite pendant by Anna Vosburg

Glauco Cambi bracelet with magnetic closure

Odyssey orbital ring earrings by Silversong jewelry

Fold formed pendant by beads and tricks

Quay ring with pink tourmaline by Sarah Herriot

Pebble stack pendant ‘heart cairn’ by Binks Edmonds

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