Houston School of Jewelry is a state of the art post-secondary jewelry trade school directed by Renato L. Ronquillo. Master Jeweler, certified by Jewelers of America, the largest jewelers trade organization in the United States. Houston School of Jewelry is located in downtown Houston. If you are looking for jewelry trade schools that will deliver jewelry education and serious professional training in fine jewelry making, jewelry repairing and resturation. Houston School of Jewelry offers jewelry making classes that range from entry level jewelry classes for the beginner or hobbyist to specialized advanced jewelry making classes and jewelry repairing classes specifically developed for the professional jeweler.
Houston School Of Jewelry . Our mission is to offer beginning and advanced bench jeweler intensive hands-on old world philosophy jewelry making, jewelry repair and resturation techniques. We teach students the time-honored skills and methods that produced work of the highest standards. We hope you will take this opportunity to learn fine jewelry making, resturation and jewelry repair.
Instructor Renato L. Ronquillo
JA CERTIFIED MASTER JEWELER
Certified Jewelry Professional withover 50 years custom designing, repairing and refurbishing Fine Jewelry. Is the only Jewelers of America Certified Master Jeweler in Houston and 6 times Award winner of the Texas Jewelers Association Jewelry Design Competiton
Each student has his/her own work bench fully equipped complete with all hand tools and specialty tools, mini torch and flex-shaft motor, no workplace will be shared with other students.
For Reservation please call
Renato L. Ronquillo Tel. 713-739-7955
Being a JA Certified Jewelry Professional is an important designation," says JA President and CEO Mathew Runci. "There's fundamental difference between a JA Certified Jewelry Professional and someone who just happens to make, sell or repair jewelry. Renato's successful completion of the JA Certification exam attests to his proficiency as a bench jeweler, lets consumers know that he is qualified to craft or repair their fine jewelry, and demonstrates Renato Jeweler's commitment to providing superior service."
Renato L. Ronquillo
Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler
Basic Jewelry Repair
JUNE 20,21,22,23 & 24
( 40 Hours ) 8:30am -5:00pm
5 days Monday - Friday
Tuition: $1250.00 (material inculded)
Absolute beginners and intermediate studends are welcome.
HURRY! Classes are limited to 2 students per class.
Reservation and a $200.00 non-refundable deposit are necessary to hold a seat.
For more information please call Renato L. Ronquillo Tel. 713-739-7955
Basic Jewelry Making
( 40 Hours ) 8:30am-5:00pm
5 days Monday - Friday
Tuition: $1250.00 (material inculded)
Absolute beginners and intermediate studends are welcome.
HURRY! Classes are limited to 2 students per class.
Reservation and a $200.00 non-refundable deposit are necessary to hold a seat.
For more information please call Renato L. Ronquillo Tel. 713-739-7955
This 5 day immersion course is designed to build and strengthen skills for students beginner to advanced. Students will gain valuable knowledge and information on the art of jewelry making. Practice metal working techniques and bench skills to improve confidence and efficiency in the studio. If you are looking to start creating your own amazing jewelry, this course will provide a strong start and a solid foundation in this amazing craft.
Essential skills included in the Jewelry Making Comprehensive:
Objectives:
After completing the class, the student will have a better understanding of
After completion of the five days, each student will have a completely finished piece or pieces of jewelry of their making.
Activities:
Execution:
This class will be what you make of it. Come in with a plan, ideas for projects and a goal. Focus on one elaborate piece or make several small pieces that demonstrate independent techniques.
Instructor: Renato L. Ronquillo CMBJ
Tuition: 1250.00 (materials included) 5 days (40hours) Tools and Equipment will be available for use.
Classes held on Mon, Tues, Wed,Thursday and Friday Hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Reservation and a $200.00 non-refundable deposit are necessary to hold a seat. For more information please call Renato L. Ronquillo, Tel. 713-739-7955
Absolute beginners and intermediate students are welcome.
A. K.
3 Months ago.
I just finished the week long Basic Jewelry course, which is a great value for everything you get out of it. I really enjoyed the class and learned sooo much! Renato is very kind and patient and he is truly a magician when it comes to handmaking jewelry. I would highly recommend this course!
Lauren A.
I recently took one of his jewelry courses and he was the best teacher I could have asked for! He is very professional and really knows his stuff. I highly recommend for all of your jewelry needs
I just finished my last day of Renato's two week Basic Jewelry course. First week is fabrication, second is stone setting. This is THE way to go if you are interested in getting your feet wet for a hobby, or a career. Certainly, you would need additional training to become a bench jeweler for work, but this is a wonderful start.
Renato is a fantastic teacher, and his curriculum will keep you interested, and challenged.
To give you an idea of what you can learn in two weeks, I created close to ten rings, all the way from sheet, and a nice stone pendant. I became pretty proficient with soldering, and look forward to further practice on my own. Renato also taught me a wealth of information about polishing, and refurbishing old jewelry.
Great guy, great class.
I was Mr. Renato's student in March 2016. I learned so much in what seemed like such a short period of time. His classes boosted me with confidence and his patience helped me learn such a beautiful life long craft that I hope to master. I recommend his classes to anyone who is interested in taking up a new hobby or those who are looking to take on jewelry making as a career.
Renato gives one-on-one training that is second to none! through my 12 week course I learned not only repair and stone setting techniques but also how to create items most jewelers order from catalogs by hand. The patients Renato has is extraordinary and his passion for teaching proper technique shows. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who has a passion for making jewelry or simply wants to refine their techniques!
I had a great week with Renato for stone setting 1! In just four days, I was able to practice pave setting, prong setting, flush setting, and bezel setting. As a master jeweler, Renato was able to answer all of my difficult questions, and taught me new methods and metalsmithing techniques, including repair, tool making, finishing, and more.
A Yahoo Local User04/16/2011
Just finished my jewelry making class and I give it two thumbs up. Mr Renato is a great teacher, he is very patient, efficient and expects students to give there best efforts. I recommend this class to anyone interested in the business. :) As far as customers are concerned I can personally say Mr. Renato does great work and provides good customer service.
A Yahoo Local User07/11/2012
A Yahoo Local User10/17/2013
Renato is one of the best teachers i have ever had. He is so talented and knows how to do pretty much anything when it comes to jewellery. I have taken jewelry making classes in the past and Renato s class was BY FAR the best class. I learned so many new techniques in such a short amount of time i was amazed! I can not say enough good things about him. Take his class you will not regret it!
HSJ CERTIFIED BENCH JEWELER
14 WEEKS ( 560 Hours
HSJ GRADUATE BENCH JEWELER
Our Bench Jewelry Repair Comprehensive is a core class at Houston School of Jewelry,teaching you the fundamentals of being a successful, confident bench jeweler. With professional instruction on sawing, piercing, soldering, jewelry repair, polishing and more, this is an excellent fundamental course to take.
Essential skills included in the Bench Jeweler Comprehensive:
Instructor: Renato L. Ronquillo CMBJ
Tuition: 7500.00 (materials included) 6 weeks (240 hours) Tools and Equipment will be available
for use.
Tuition: 15000.00 (materials included) 12 weeks (480 hours) Tools and Equipment will be available for use.
Classes held on Mon, Tues, Wed,Thursday and Friday Hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Reservation and a $200.00 non-refundable deposit are necessary to hold a seat. For more information please call Renato L. Ronquillo, Tel. 713-739-7955
Absolute beginners and intermediate students are welcome.
Sara Librado
4 Weeks Ago.
The servise was amazing! He was able to help me in a jam without any fuss. Attended me
quickly and able to delivery for a fast time for my needs. I had time to leave the next day and
he delivered. Very courteous, and genuine interest in his craft.
Omar Lyle
January 2021
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Excellent service. Very knowledgeable and fast turnaround! Thank you!
My wife's wedding ring got a crack in it and i
I took it to Renato Jewelers for repair. Wow! It looked like new after going through 30 years of wear and it was done in 1 day. Great job and excellent service.
Sandra Lange
I took my 20-year old engagement ring to Renato at 10 AM because it had a damaged prong. By 4 PM my ring was ready to be picked up and had four new prongs and was cleaned and polished and looked like a brand new ring -- as beautiful as it was the day I received it. I was so excited all evening admiring my "new" ring!
I have a very ornate, jeweled, metal business card holder that fell apart at the hinges. It is so unique that I cannot find or buy another one. I took a chance and asked if he could fix it and at first he didn't think he could but he told me he would try, even though there was a chance he might break it. 20 minutes and $10 later, he managed to repair it! So happy!
Renato was very professional and did a very good job repairing two watches for my family. one of them a Rolex. Both pieces look like new!!! I will highly recommend his services
Renato has repaired various pieces for me, and made some lovely sets of pearl earrings from some extra pearls I had. They turned out amazing and my daughters were so excited to get them for Christmas. He's an excellent craftsmen and I highly recommend him
GR Gantt
I have a gold earring charm that fell off my earring in my driveway and was run over by a car. I went to three different jewelers in Conroe who said they could not repair the flattened sandal charm. I took it to Renato's in downtown Houston and he said he could fix it. I picked up my repaired earring today and Mr. Renato did an amazing restoration job! I am so pleased with the work Mr. Renato performed. I've had these earrings for over 40 years and they have great sentimental value to me. I was heartsick over the damage, but Mr. Renato made it look brand new! Mr. Renato is definitely my go-to master jeweler for any of my jewelry needs! Thanks Mr. Renato!
A Yahoo Local User10/26/2010
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND BEAUTIFUL, QUALITY WORK! I brought an antique ring I inherited from my grandmother to him, and he restored it to its original beauty for me and FAST! I will take all of my jewelry to him from now on!
Service and repairs are first rate and reasonably priced. Had three rings sized, cleaned/polished, prongs reinforced. Diamonds look fantastic. After first ring done, had to bring in others. Master jeweler does the work.
By far, the best service, price and quality of workmanship that I have experienced at any jewelry store. Also, the jeweler at this store is a master jeweler that can do anything! I had a ring resized and another ring polished here and they did a wonderful job!Excellent service.
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