Master technical ring drawing and learn how to elevate your designs to high jewelry standards
Designing Rings (NEW!)
In this course, you will first master the fundamentals of technical drawing, then apply these skills to design and paint in gouache the three most widely used solitaire ring mountings in jewelry.
Technical drawing will finally be within your reach: you’ll discover a unique and simple methodology that you can easily apply to your own creations, whether you draw by hand or digitally.
If you're a complete beginner, we’ll teach you the essential foundations to get started effectively.
If you're already practicing, we’ll show you the key aspects to anticipate in your jewelry designs and share all our secrets for creating harmonious, high-end designs worthy of the finest jewelry houses.
We’ll also teach you how to save time and avoid common mistakes during the design process.
Finally, we’ll reveal our exclusive gouache techniques for ring renderings—methods you won’t find anywhere else—so your illustrations will reflect true expertise.
By the end of this course, you’ll gain the autonomy to make drawings that are technically feasible for workshop production, or to create visually stunning designs that will captivate your clients.
Finally, remember that you can always go back to it : once you have purchased it, this course is your forever.
Course overview
What You Will Get
4h16+ of dynamic, engaging video tutorials with no downtime
Videos available in English with English subtitles
Full course (videos + all documents) also available in French
Lifetime access
Personalized feedback on each step (with the "Full Course with Feedback" formula)
A beginners introduction for technical drawing
A simple, adaptable methodology for various ring settings
Orthographic drawings of 3 different solitaire rings
3 step-by-step gouache ring tutorials
General tips for creating aesthetically balanced designs
“Do’s” and “Don’ts” for orthographic drawing
Our best time-saving tips
A printable course booklet with theoretical content and full video transcripts (64 pages)
4 Templates
6 Exercises
15 Cheat sheets
4 How Light Works
1 Certificate of completion
1 Full supplies list
Curriculum
Chapter 1 / Introduction to Technical Drawing
13+ min of video in English with subtitles (+Fench version)
Transcript, templates etc. (EN+FR)
Before you can bring your most beautiful jewelry creations to life, you must first master the language of shapes and structure.
In this first chapter, you’ll discover the essential foundations of ring technical drawing, taught in a clear, simple, and effective way.
From playful exploration to professional mastery:
Using a creative, hands-on approach with LEGO bricks, you’ll learn how to clearly visualize a 3D object on a 2D surface — a key skill for confidently drawing complex forms.
In summary:
By the end of this chapter, you will have built a solid foundation in technical drawing and developed your spatial awareness — essential skills to enhance your jewelry design abilities and unlock your full creative potential.
Chapter 2 / Simple Solitaire Ring
1h05+ of video in English with subtitles (+Fench version)
Transcript, templates etc. (EN+FR)
In this chapter, you'll learn to precisely represent the timeless elegance of the classic solitaire — perhaps the most iconic model in fine jewelry: a clean, refined setting that highlights a single, central stone.
We’ll guide you through how to draw each element of this piece from three key angles, with accuracy and symmetry:
• The center stone
• The prongs
• The shank (ring band)
• The setting (basket)
• The girdle etc.
Enhance your illustrations:
Next, you’ll learn how to paint the design in yellow gold, showcasing a brilliant-cut diamond at its center.
Our Pro tips:
We’ll share our expert advice on how to perfectly place the center stone and adapt this setting to your own designs, while maintaining balance and harmony.
Chapter 3 / The Solitaire With Side Stones
1h21+ of video in English with subtitles (+Fench version)
Transcript, templates etc. (EN+FR)
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to accurately draw the beloved three-stone solitaire — another timeless classic in jewelry design, featuring a majestic center stone flanked by two more delicate side stones.
You’ll discover how to render each component with precision:
• The center stone
• The side stones
• The ring shank
• The setting (basket)
• The girdle etc.
Enhance your drawings:
You’ll then learn to paint the piece in white gold, highlighting a beautiful tanzanite center stone with two sparkling side diamonds.
Our Pro tips
We’ll guide you on how to correctly position the stones in relation to each other, choose the ideal angle for the side stones, and avoid common mistakes — ensuring your designs remain light, refined, and worthy of the world’s finest jewelry houses.
Chapter 4 / The Pavé Solitaire With Halo
1h37+ of video in English with subtitles (+Fench version)
Transcript, templates etc. (EN+FR)
In this chapter, you’ll explore the beauty of the halo solitaire — the third major classic in jewelry design, where a central stone is surrounded by a sparkling circle of diamonds.
You’ll learn how to draw each part of this exquisite setting with accuracy:
• The center stone
• The halo
• The ring band
• The setting
• The girdle etc.
Then, bring it to life in color and brilliance:
Step by step, you'll be guided through painting a white gold version paved with diamonds and crowned with a fiery ruby at the center.
Our Pro tips
We’ll share our top techniques for correctly drawing the small diamonds of the halo, paving the ring band with finesse, creating elegant prongs, and avoiding common design mistakes — so your future creations achieve that polished, luxurious look seen in top-tier jewelry ateliers.
What our students are
saying about our courses:
“Your “Perfect Your Pavé” course is beyond amazing and I just wanted to thank you for making it possible to learn from you. ”
“I can recommend The Art of the Gouache course! Up until a year ago I didn’t know how to paint, now I own my own business. It’s great to learn to paint with Jeanne & Helene.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Opal course. It was great to deep dive into specifics: colours, opals elements, types of opals. Having the reference really helped and also the close up footage and step by step. With these tools, I am now able to apply them to my own opal collection. Merci!”
Formulas
Master your skills independently with our step-by-step video tutorials—perfect for practicing without pressure. You have unlimited access to our course, allowing you to learn and progress at your own pace. All videos and course materials are available whenever you need them.
€349
Including personal feedback by Hélène & Jeanne on each session. “It's like learning gouache with us in a big maison! Our personalized advice will allow you to focus on the points to be improved in particular. You'll make rapid progress from one session to the next by being aware of your strengths and weaknesses.”