That's a great first ring!! It's a bit difficult to see the setting edge due to the light reflections, but I'd certainly be pleased with that, what cabochon is it?
looks like you have made a sturdy piece. Well done, onwards and silverwards
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No comments on the setting, as you have managed to photograph it hiding any faults. It is quite the reverse for most of us. Regards, Dennis.
Thank you Dennis! I've tried to provide some clearer photos in my reply to Jill above. Very happy to receive the view of critical eyes, that's the only way I will improve
Hi Carole, it's a hyperstene, I'd never seen therm before I found them in the stone merchants, but I love them. Not expensive, and look really good, subtle tigers-eye type stripes in a deep smoky quartz coloured stone.
I'm quite a sympathetic soul really and didn't mean to wind you up (much). Its's clear from the new photos that you're good at rings and I like the facets on the shank too.
That said, when shown on the web, your work can only be judged by the photograph. That is all about lighting and, in the absence of a fancy set up, using a windowsill and holding up some white or silver card to reflect light back onto it.
I hope you will stay and join in or discussions. Dennis.
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