Setting the Standard

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 USAFind Jeff onlineInstagram - @J.parke1Have a listen to the other episodes from the Setting the Standard podcast, out now on all platforms!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031087Learn 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 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 onlineInstagram - @bespokegoldsmithhttps://bespokegoldsmith.co.ukhttp://jewelleryrepairworkshop.co.ukLearn with me at the online diamond setting school!https://www.settingthestandard.co/storeStarting 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 herehttps://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/...

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 onlineInstagram - @bespokegoldsmithhttps://bespokegoldsmith.co.ukhttp://jewelleryrepairworkshop.co.ukLearn with me at the online diamond setting school!https://www.settingthestandard.co/storeStarting 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 herehttps://tinyurl.com/SettingthestandardtoollistWork with Diamonds? Grab the MM - Carat weight conversion chart here!https://tinyurl.com/SettingthestandardtoollistNeed a new Diamond setting Bench? Grab my DIY instructions for building my bench yourself.https://www.barnardfinejewellery.com/bench-plans-landing-page

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@BenBentvelzenFind Ian online@barnard_fine_settingwww.barnardfinejewellery.comLearn 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@jasonfavawww.jfava.comFind Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.comMentioned in episodeJasons Leaf Pendanthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTZborSBHPm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Jasons Armwrestshttps://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@mcthejewellerwww.mc-jeweller.comFind Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.comMentioned in episodeMC's Sunstone Ringhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CKwuy9LlKCA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Reno - Diamond Setter@Reno CongDalan Hargrave - Gem Cutter@dalanhargraveRyan Jospeh - Gem Cutter@ryanjosephgems

Find Andy online@moonie001Andys Emerald eternity ringhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bhrt6MXBEjF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Find Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.com

Find Pat online@atelierdackowww.atelierdacko.comFind Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.com

Find Tuggle online@tuggledesignswww.tuggledesigns.comMatts fluorescent diamond pendanthttps://www.instagram.com/p/B5Dx_JDBS1N/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Find Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.com

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