Setting the Standard
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.
Setting the Standard
Simon Finlayson - Bespoke Goldsmith - London UK
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 online
Instagram - @bespokegoldsmith
https://bespokegoldsmith.co.uk
http://jewelleryrepairworkshop.co.uk
Learn with me at the online diamond setting school!
https://www.settingthestandard.co/store
Starting 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 here
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandardtoollist
Work with Diamonds? Grab the MM - Carat weight conversion chart here!
https://tinyurl.com/Settingthestandardtoollist
Need a new Diamond setting Bench? Grab my DIY instructions for building my bench yourself.
https://www.barnardfinejewellery.com/bench-plans-landing-page