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By Erika W.
From initial rendering to finished ring, this week’s featured jewel illustrates the process of handcrafting a jewelry piece. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum!
Ring rendering by Mike Robinson from Robinson Designer Goldsmith
We often see beautiful finished jewelry on our forums, but it’s a rare treat to get an intimate view of the ring-crafting process. Special thank you to ZahraLeyla for taking the time to share these images. The ring is set with a 4.09ct old cut diamond in a double halo featuring pink diamonds and marquise cuts.
Below is an abridged version of the ring-making process with images from Robinson Designer Goldsmith. Visit ZahraLeyla’s thread for more pictures and details: RDG setting – 4.09ct OMC, pink diamonds and a double halo!
Initial layout with diamonds face-down
Metal cutouts for the diamond halo
Fitting the melee diamonds in the halo
Halo construction
Crafting the shank and gallery
Proportions on the hand
Thank you for sharing ZahraLeyla!
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