Wishbone/Chevron Ring

[choccie]

Hi Guys,

I am looking for advice on how to make a really "simple" wishbone ring from 1.5/2mm silver wire, basically like the photo below. From what I have gathered the method is to solder the wire into a v shape and hammer the ring on the mandrel (avoiding the v shape area) and then take a pliers, bend the v bit down & then put the ring on the mandrel and shape/hammer to size? Am I on the right track?

Also if I am right, then should I file the two pieces of wire that need to be soldered together at an angle so they join correctly? I am about the attempt this so just wanted to get some advice before I do.

I am self-taught and find this forum an enormous help! Thanking you in advance!

Michelle