An unusual star garnet

[stracci2000]

After seeing some lovely rings posted by @GliderPoss , I decided to come up with my own version. Gliderposs's rings below are my inspiration:

I loved the heavy four pointed bezel, and I wanted to give it a go. I had this star garnet kicking around, and the deep, almost black color shows off the prongs nicely. My version is sterling. Here are the photos.

 

[Luvallgems]

After seeing some lovely rings posted by @GliderPoss , I decided to come up with my own version. Gliderposs's rings below are my inspiration:

I loved the heavy four pointed bezel, and I wanted to give it a go. I had this star garnet kicking around, and the deep, almost black color shows off the prongs nicely. Here are the photos.

@stracci2000 You are so talented!!! When are you going to try gold?

 

[stracci2000]

@stracci2000 You are so talented!!! When are you going to try gold?

Thanks, luvallgems! I have done many repairs on gold items. However, gold sheet and wire is just too expensive, especially since I am just a hobbyist!

 

[Luvallgems]

Thanks, luvallgems! I have done many repairs on gold items. However, gold sheet and wire is just too expensive, especially since I am just a hobbyist!

@stracci2000 Hobbyist??? Don’t believe that for a second

 

[arkieb1]

It looks great!!!!

 

[LemonMoonLex]

Omgosh I love this!!!!!
It looks perfect with the shiny bright white silver!
I swear you need to open an Etsy so I can purchase all of your lovely creations!

 

[GliderPoss]

WOOHOO! Looks awesome, I'm so impressed.

 

[stracci2000]

WOOHOO! Looks awesome, I'm so impressed.

Thank you for the inspiration! Now we need hand shots of your rings!

 

[Anne111]

Respect! I could not do that myself. Awesome talented.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

wow
im so impressed
that's impressive work
well done

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow that's a cool ring and it looks so much like the original inspiration piece.

If you were going to sell I wouldn't go Etsy, post them on LT that way you don't have to pay all the ridiculous Etsy fees

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I would love to learn to do this stuff but have no idea where to start!

 

[leslie1956]

You are an excellent silversmith, your finished ring looks every bit as professional as the inspiration piece! I second the idea of selling some of your pieces on LT.

 

[2Neesers]

I am amazed by your talent @stracci2000 ! I love that you include photos showing the steps you take to make the piece. Your ring is beautiful