Silver signet ring

[Gemsetterchris]

I`ve started messing around with some "own" ideas..no idea if i`m onto something or wasting time but i find it fun.
Silver signet ring with 2mm sapphire crafted from a blank court wed. No advanced designing, just start & see where it leads
Had trouble refraining from adding more stones but wanted to keep it simple.

I`ll have to see how things go finding a home for a few bits before deciding if it`s worthwhile..

[medusa]

I like the shapes on the ring, but I'm not entirely sure it works for me as a design.

[Gemsetterchris]

I like the shapes on the ring, but I'm not entirely sure it works for me as a design.

I`m not sure either , with abit of luck it might spin someone`s wheels.

[medusa]

I have a theory that if I make something I like, then there will be someone else out there who also likes it enough to fork out for it

But I'm swearing off gems (apart from one project) because I have enough problems just bashing metal without putting other stuff into the mix.

[SilverBouillon]

Had trouble refraining from adding more stones but wanted to keep it simple.

I would love to see more of your work with stone setting. It's just 2mm gem, but the setting looks perfect.
And the silver mirror finish is great.

[Tabby66]

For what it's worth......here's my halfp'th...........I like the simplicity of the design, but for me, the flat face you have on the shiny side of the ring needs to totally match the side with the stone......no curved/ obvious shadow.............does that make sense?? ....because then you get the simplicity, clean lines and intrigue as to how.......

[Gemsetterchris]

Not 100% with you Tabby but not to worry.
I just wonder... does it appear obvious that the flat bit is actually the top & the stone is in the side?
Can see people getting the wrong impression of how it sits...

[SilverBouillon]

I just wonder... does it appear obvious that the flat bit is actually the top & the stone is in the side?

I see the flat side without stone is top, and the flat with stone is side.

[silken]

I just have to say how perfect the setting looks. I struggle to get flush settings looking so uniform and neat. Would you be kind enough to give a few tips?

[Gemsetterchris]

I'll try & do a step by step sometime as there are a few ways to tackle things. Most important is to get the hole just the right size for a tight fit.
Burnish gently, several times if needed..but keep off the stone.
If your burnisher rides the facets you cant get a nice neat circle.

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