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Saturday, 14 September 2013

Gemstone Rings

Recently I have been challenging myself to make rings using different techniques... 

My latest creation features a bezel set square faceted cushion cabochon.  It was really satisfying filing down the back plate to the bezel and making the join seamless (it felt a bit like magic!).

Amethyst Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring
 
I have also been making rings using a basket set faceted stone.  This is really fiddly but I found using my new ball burrs and stonesetting burrs really helped the stone sit in the setting.

Peridot Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring
 
Following a demonstration by Soham Harrison on YouTube (he is SO good!), I made another ring using a claw setting.  Again the burrs really helped and I have also bought a small table top vice which held the ring whilst I set the stone.

Citrine Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring
 
All these rings are available in my online shops (Etsy and Folksy).
Posted by K S Jewellery Designs at 13:36

8 comments:

  1. littlecherryhill15 September 2013 at 01:59

    Beautifully done! Soham is awesome.

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs15 September 2013 at 19:18

      Thank you LCH (Emma)
      I learnt about Soham through Tracy at Cinnamon Jewellery (I think that's how I found you, via her blog) and have learnt so much from him. He's a bit like a 'God of jewellery making'! The only problem is he makes it look so easy, however, what I really like is he repeats lots of important facts as he creates his jewellery which I remember when I am soldering.
      I read on your blog recently that you are thinking about some jewellery classes. I am so impressed that what you have done so far is completely self-taught! I re-start my silversmithing course tomorrow (second term). I am really looking forward to it as I am going to challenge myself to make lots of rings. Tomorrow I am hoping to learn how to make a tube setting.
      Anyway, thanks for your regular feedback on my work.
      Kristin :)

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  2. dottycookie16 September 2013 at 08:01

    Absolutely *gorgeous*. Really.

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs17 September 2013 at 12:36

      Thank you dottycookie - I am really aiming to perfect my ring making, so I really appreciate your support.
      Kristin :)

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  3. Silver Moss Jewellery17 September 2013 at 16:23

    These are all wonderful and you should be very proud of yourself for making them - I especially love the citrine one...!

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs17 September 2013 at 22:33

      Thank you SMJ, that's really kind of you to say! I'm having so much fun. Currently I am working on another type of setting (tube setting). I started it at my weekly silversmithing class yesterday so it's still in the making. Fingers crossed I will have a finished ring by the end of the next class.
      All the best
      Kristin :)

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  4. Cinnamon Jewellery18 September 2013 at 19:14

    Lovely rings. Prong settings and all that fiddly stuff scares me a bit so I haven't tried them yet! I love the citrine ring the most.
    I start back at jewellery classes at night school soon for a 2nd year so will ask the teacher to show me how to make these lovelies!

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs20 September 2013 at 15:14

      Thanks Tracy, I'm having so much fun trying out all these settings and am in the process of creating two different 'tube' set rings (one with 3 stones). I am pondering whether to have a go at setting the stones myself or waiting till my next class. I definitely recommend ring making - it's really challenging but so satisfying when it goes right!
      All the best
      Kristin :)

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