THE TECHNIQUES THAT LET YOU DESIGN ANYTHING YOU IMAGINE.
Master faceted stone setting and custom ring making.
Learn the most versatile setting methods—flush bead, tube, bezel, and prong—so you can bring any design to life.
Taught by Tayte McRae | Third-Generation Silversmith & Jewelry Maker
WHY THIS COURSE
This isn't just about making one ring. It's about building limitless possibilities.
You have ideas. Beautiful designs in your head that you want to create.
But without stone setting skills, you're stuck making simple pieces.
This course teaches the four most versatile setting techniques—flush bead, tube, double-walled bezel, and basket prong. The same methods professional jewelers use to create custom, high-value work, securing beautiful stones that last for generations.
You'll also learn ring construction, decorative details like pierced overlays and rope edges, and professional finishing techniques.
These skills don't just make rings. They unlock high-value custom work across every jewelry category.
Versatile techniques for limitless designs
Basic Ring Building
Fundamentals of sawing, soldering, and polishing.
Flush Bead Style Settings
Clean, secure stone settings that sit flush with the metal.
Tube Settings
Simple, elegant settings for round stones.
Double-Walled Bezel Settings
Professional bezels with added depth and dimension.
Basket Prong Settings
Classic prong work that showcases the stone.
Pierced Overlays
Decorative layering that adds visual interest.
Rope Edges
Textured details that elevate your work.
Antique Finishing
Tayte's technique for beautiful, professional patina.
Third-generation maker. First-generation jewelry specialist.
Tayte McRae didn't stand a chance at a different career.
As the son of silversmith Kelly McRae and grandson of bit and spur maker Jim Hyde, Tayte grew up with his mom's workshop on the front porch of their 900-square-foot home in the foothills south of Pincher Creek, Alberta.
He spent countless hours in the shop and traveling to trade shows, surrounded by artists and makers. It fostered a deep appreciation for quality handmade goods—and to pass the time, he drew. Endlessly.
After studying illustration and design at the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, Tayte moved home in 2011 and started tinkering in his mom's shop while working on the family ranch. He learned to engrave. Then, with help from his grandfather, he learned to make bits and spurs.
But over the next couple of years, that passion evolved into jewelry making.
Ten years later, countless struggles, miles on the road to shows, and unwavering support from his wife Stacey, Tayte is still making jewelry—and loving the job he gets to do, and students he gets to mentor along the way.
— Tayte McRae
This course works whether you're building on basics or starting fresh.
Let's Talk Tools
The real cost:
$3,000–$4,500 in tools and materials
This course requires a significant investment in equipment. We're not going to sugarcoat that.
Ring making and stone setting demand specialized tools—a jeweler's saw, soldering setup, polishing equipment, stone setting tools, mandrels, bezels, stones, and more.
Estimated initial investment: $3,000–$4,500
Here's why that investment makes sense:
These tools work across multiple crafts. If you've already taken Nevada's silversmithing course, you'll have some of these tools. If you plan to take other jewelry or metalwork courses, the tools overlap significantly.
Professional-grade tools last decades. This isn't disposable equipment. Quality jewelry tools are buy-it-for-life investments that hold their value.
The skills unlock high-value work
Custom stone-set jewelry commands premium prices. One commissioned ring can pay for a significant portion of your tool investment.
You don't need everything day one.
Start with essentials. Add specialized tools as your skills and projects demand them.
What's included for Doer & Dedicated students:
Complete, prioritized tools and materials list with purchase links, recommended suppliers, and "start here" vs. "add later" guidance.
Bottom line: This is a serious investment for serious makers. But if you're committed to jewelry making as a craft or business, these tools will serve you for life.
Choose The Level That Fits Your Goals
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Resource downloads
1-on-1 calls with Nevada
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Nevada
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Nevada
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Nevada
Priority support and personalized feedback
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Fundamentals of Silversmithing +
Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Fundamentals of Silversmithing course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Complete resource list
1-on-1 calls with Tayte
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For jewelry makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list with purchase guidance
SIX monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE, 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Tayte
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Tayte
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute, 1-on-1 video calls with Tayte
Priority support and personalized feedback on your work
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Ring Making + Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Faceted Stone Ring Making course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
From technique practice to custom commissions
The stone-setting techniques in this course are what professional jewelers use daily. They're not beginner shortcuts—they're the real methods that create gallery-quality work.
Students who master these skills have gone on to:
Take custom ring commissions
Add high-value stone-set pieces to their product lines
Expand into pendants, earrings, and bracelets using the same techniques
Create one-of-a-kind jewelry that commands premium prices
The investment is significant. But so is the return when you can create custom jewelry people can't find anywhere else.
Testimonials
Ready to build custom jewelry?
Enrollment opens April 1-14, 2026.
Join the waitlist to get notified the moment registration opens.
Questions? Email us at info@beamaker.school
Build the foundation first.
If you're new to silversmithing, start with Nevada's Fundamentals of Silversmithing course to build your fabrication skills before diving into stone setting.
Quarterly enrollment: April 1-14, 2026
Questions or gift certificates: info@beamaker.school
