Do anyone know what this "finish" is called?

[GliderPoss]

Hello!

I am absolutely in luv with this designer and the type of finsih he uses on his rings.

Below are 2 slightly different examples and I''d really love to know what you could describe this finish as. I am thinking maybe I can get my plain polished wedding band re-done like this? What do you think...

http://www.lapponia.com/jewelry/gold/rings/diamond_rings/211155

http://www.lapponia.com/jewelry/gold/rings/diamond_rings/211013

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[oobiecoo]

hmm... not sure but that second one sure is pretty!

 

[neatfreak]

Those are both totally different textures. I''d just call the designer and ask myself.

 

[oldmancoyote]

Date: 11/26/2008 12:08:46 AM
Author:HotPozzum
Hello!

I am absolutely in luv with this designer and the type of finsih he uses on his rings.

Below are 2 slightly different examples and I''d really love to know what you could describe this finish as. I am thinking maybe I can get my plain polished wedding band re-done like this? What do you think...

http://www.lapponia.com/jewelry/gold/rings/diamond_rings/211155

http://www.lapponia.com/jewelry/gold/rings/diamond_rings/211013

Thanks in advance for any replies.

If you mean to get your current band refinished, I doubt you''ll be able to; I believe this type of "rough/natural" finish is normally worked in the casting.

 

[Circe]

The first word to spring to mind is "textured," but that''s broad enough to include a whole lot of finishes: if it were silver, I''d say "reticulated," but I''m not sure if that applies to gold. I suppose you could say an "almost reticulated texture" and convey what you mean to a goldsmith ... but if there''s a more specific word, I''d love to hear it, too!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

The first look could be aproximated by fused gold (very high heat on the gold, until it starts to melt).

I have no idea how to reproduce the second look except in the casting.

 

[T L]

That finish reminds me of the natural look to this meteorite wedding band.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-got-pictures-of-my-meteorite-ring.98350/