I could cry!

[enigma]

Almost finished this ring, cleaned it up ready to set the horsehair braid and found it had split inside where I had letter stamped the initials as they came very slightly over where I had drilled out the channel for the braid to go under
Its £100 of white gold too so not a cheap mess up in terms of either time ( Im slow at stone setting) or money.
Oh well, at least its another learning experience and the diamonds can come out and be reused.

[ps_bond]

Can you point out the split before you scrap it? It may be something that can be rectified...

[enigma]

Thanks Peter,

I actually thought of asking you if there was anything you could do but I don't think it can be fixed as its right on the lettering and behind the stones and I also ended up having to use easy gold solder on the wire round the stones as the white gold solder panel had a low temperature.
Its been a nightmare from start to finish tbh, the lettering is higher than I wanted too.
But at least I can see where I went wrong with it and avoid repeating.

[ps_bond]

Pretty sure from the photo a bit of work with the laser would fix that. Behind the stones should be no problem and the letters can be put back after the area is repaired & filled. 9k white?

[enigma]

Oh damn! I already ordered the replacement gold before posting!
Thank you so much Peter, I had no idea you and that laser were so clever!
Cant decide what to do now as I think it really would have been better made with thicker gold ( which Ive now ordered) so even with a skilful repair Im worried it will wear through eventually in other spots?

[Nick martin]

That's a great shame, and even if it could be repaired it sounds like you're not entirely happy with the result.

Even if it's a pain and more time and money, Id remake it both for durability reasons, and for your own peace of mind on behalf of your customer.

Nick

[enigma]

Thanks Nick

I agree, its a really important ring and a lovely customer too.
But Im very grateful to Peter for his suggestion and at least I know next time I mess up

[pearlescence]

Sympathy.
valuable lessons learned on practical technique - it looks incredibly complex - but also in that old devil of the standards we set ourselves. The quality of workmanship pixie inside our heads - big bully!

[enigma]

Great words thank you!

[Tabby66]

.........that old devil of the standards we set ourselves. The quality of workmanship pixie inside our heads - big bully!

Too true pearlescence!!!

From what you have said, you will feel better about the second version Sarah