Setting the Standard

Apr 16 2024 4

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A podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewellery making. Interviews with some of the top setters and makers in the world, as well as allied professions. Hear stories, learn tips and tricks, tool talk, and advice for diamond setters and jewellers alike. Find out how these top professionals got to where they're at, what might have gotten them there faster, and advice they'd have to up and comers.

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Jeff Parke - @J.parke1

Apr 16 2024 80 mins

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

John Sorich III - @Johnnyoro - Diamonds Direct Montana

Aug 17 2023 58 mins

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

Simon Finlayson - Bespoke Goldsmith - London UK

Aug 17 2023 53 mins

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, w

Ben Bentvelzen, GRS Instructor

Jul 02 2023 38 mins

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

If you want to fill both pockets, learn to buy and sell, with Jason Marchiafava, Nashville, USA / Bangkok, Thailand

Aug 30 2022 52 mins

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 [email protected] Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.comMentioned in episodeJasons Leaf Pendanthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTZborSBHPm

Every single day on the bench you're learning, with Maxime Carrière, of MC Jeweller Originals, Barrie, Canada

Aug 15 2022 43 mins

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 [email protected] Ian online@[email protected]

Andrew Stocks of Baroque Bespoke Chichester UK

Aug 08 2022 32 mins

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

Pat Dacko of Atelier Dacko Toronto Canada

Aug 08 2022 43 mins

Find Pat [email protected] Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.com

Matt Tuggle of Tuggle Designs Denver USA

Aug 08 2022 29 mins

Find Tuggle [email protected] fluorescent diamond pendanthttps://www.instagram.com/p/B5Dx_JDBS1N/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Find Ian online@barnard_fine_setting@setting.the.standardwww.barnardfinejewellery.com

Introduction to Setting the Standard

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