Silver or Brass? Choosing Your Jewelry Class in Bali

Choose silver if you want a precious-metal piece to wear every day for years; choose brass if you want a lower-priced first class with a gold-toned finish. At Bali Jewelry House in Uluwatu, the Silver Class is Rp 650.000 per person with one to six grams of pure silver, and the Brass Jewelry Workshop is Rp 500.000 per person with up to seven grams of solid brass and gold plating included. Both take one to two hours and you wear the piece home the same day.

The Two Metals in Short

	Silver Class	Brass Jewelry Workshop
Price	Rp 650.000 per person	Rp 500.000 per person
Metal	1–6 g pure silver	Up to 7 g solid brass
Finish	Polished silver (gold plating Rp 250.000 extra)	Gold plating included
Time	1–2 hours	1–2 hours
What you make	Ring, pendant, earrings, simple bracelet	Ring, pendant, bracelet or earrings
Best for	A lasting piece of real silver	First-timers, children, a gold-toned keepsake

Both classes include every tool of the bench, an artisan beside you and a welcome drink, and both run every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a night class until 10 PM.

The Silver Class

Silver is the classic metal of Balinese jewelry. In the Silver Class you start from pure silver grain: it is melted over charcoal and torch, poured, and rolled into a strip or wire before you saw, shape, solder and polish it.

Why choose silver?

• It is a precious metal. A silver ring can be worn daily and kept for decades.
• You see the whole process. Watching the grain melt into one bright drop is the moment most guests remember.
• It suits fine detail. Stamped letters, a date, a twist or a hammered texture all look crisp in silver.
• You can add to it. Extra silver is Rp 85.000 per gram if your design grows, and stones from the studio tray start at Rp 200.000 (see gemstones).

For two people, the Couple Silver Class (Rp 1.250.000 per couple) gives each of you a bench and silver of your own, plus a word engraved inside each band.

The Brass Jewelry Workshop

Brass is the friendliest metal on the bench: warm in color, quick to shape and forgiving of a first attempt. In the Brass Jewelry Workshop you saw, form, solder and polish a piece from up to seven grams of solid brass, and it is gold plated in the studio before you leave, at no extra charge.

Why choose brass?

• It is the easiest start. It is the class we recommend for first-timers, families and curious friends.
• The color of gold at a brass price. The plating gives your piece a gold finish for Rp 500.000 in total.
• It works for small groups. One to seven guests can share the bench in one session, and the studio can be reserved privately.
• Simple designs finish quickly, which helps with children or a tight schedule.

One honest note: gold plating is a thin surface layer. On a ring worn every day it wears gradually over time, more slowly on pendants and earrings. If you want a piece for daily wear over many years, silver is the better choice. Our jewelry care guide shows how to make plating last and how to keep silver bright.

Which One Should You Book?

• You want an heirloom or an everyday ring: the Silver Class.
• You are making matching rings with your partner: the Couple Silver Class.
• It is your first time, or you are coming with children: the Brass Jewelry Workshop.
• You want a gold look without the cost of gold: the Brass Jewelry Workshop.
• You are five or more: the Group Silver Class, priced on request; guests can work in silver or brass.

You can also mix metals in one booking. One person can work in silver while a friend or child works in brass at the next bench. Just tell us when you book.

And if you would rather work in gold itself, gold jewelry classes are available by appointment only; ask on WhatsApp.

Make a Day of It

The classes take place in The House, a Balinese house of bamboo halls and Balinese art, with The House Café on site. The Royal Refreshment package adds any drink from the menu to the Silver Class (Rp 720.000 per person), and the Ultimate Package adds any dish and any drink (Rp 800.000 per person).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is silver or brass better for a first jewelry class?

Brass is the easier start. It shapes quickly and forgives mistakes, and at Bali Jewelry House the Brass Jewelry Workshop includes gold plating for Rp 500.000 per person. Silver is the better choice if you want a precious-metal piece to wear every day for years.

Is the gold plating included in the brass workshop?

Yes. Every piece made in the Brass Jewelry Workshop is gold plated in the studio before you leave, at no extra charge. In the silver classes, gold plating is an add-on at Rp 250.000.

How much silver do I get in the Silver Class?

One to six grams of pure silver per person, which is enough for a ring, a pendant or a pair of small earrings. Extra silver is Rp 85.000 per gram.

Can two people in one booking choose different metals?

Yes. One guest can take the Silver Class while another takes the Brass Jewelry Workshop at the next bench. Mention it when you book on WhatsApp.