Remove any jewelry before you begin working. I have been a jewelry designer/ manufacture/stone and diamond setter/custom jewelry via wax carving and mold the course is teaching you how to use rhino 3d software to build stone setting cad for jewelry. Installing stacked stone veneer is a challenging, but achievable project for most diy'ers.
Basic how to tutorial on cutting and polishing a gemstone cabochon.
How To Cut Stone For Jewelry. You have a bigger stone at a lower price compared to a round cut diamond. Wire wrapped by kevin thornhill; Many jewelry components such as settings for stones and clasps are made by die striking. Images courtesy of kevin thornhill.