Something a little regal.

[sam.k]

So yesterday I posted a picture in the competition thread of a ring I made. It was my first attempt at a crown collet and it turned out very well.
Today I decided to revisit the same subject but with a bit of tweaking.
This is what was produced.



I am very pleased with the outcome, there are things I feel I could improve on but I feel real progress is happening.
I would welcome any feedback as I feel I improve much quicker with the insights of those more experienced.

[enigma]

That looks really good Sam, well done!
Is there a pic from the top?
It looks like you made the two central claws wider is that right?

[sam.k]

All the claws are slightly different, I would say it's because I wanted it to look chaotic and different but in honesty it's just down to in experience.
Thank you for the praise.

[Patstone]

I would be VERY pleased if mine came out as good as that. Well done, its lovely.

[enigma]

Lol you could easily have convinced me you did it on purpose if it was just the 2 central ones.
Did you shape the claws with a concave burr or by hand?

[sam.k]

Its all been filed by hand.