Scorpio ring in 14k gold, this time with diamonds and sapphires
Adventures in making stuff. Patrick Stanton, a jeweler and maker who lives in Ellensburg Washington.
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She had a wedding ring with a good diamond, but she didn't enjoy the setting style any more. So I cut it apart. |
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I rolled the think white gold into thin wire. |
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These will be joined to go on either side of the band. |
This is one of the few items I have made for myself.
It is a shell from Scotland with the Square and Compasses insignia of the Freemasons set in 14k rose gold.
Construction Pictures:
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That little piece of wire is 14k gold solder, and it will be used to join the seam of the ring. |
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Next, file the shank down so it meets the bezel. |
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Four "chits' of solder to flow into the seal on the second bezel. |
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Ready to set the shell into the bezel. |
This is an unusual design for me. It was inspired by the remnants of a previous project.