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Spectrolite Moonstone Ring

August 8, 2019 By Danielle

Spectrolite moonstone ring in sterling silver, August 2019.

Spectrolite moonstone ring in sterling silver, August 2019.

Spectrolite moonstone ring in sterling silver, August 2019.

Filed Under: Goldsmithing & Jewelry Tagged With: goldsmithing, jewelry, moonstone, rings

Rings!

March 18, 2013 By Danielle

Copper wirework ring with moss agate

For the past few weeks, I’ve been working on wirework rings — a bit challenging, given the number of wires one has to control, all at once, but with a pretty nice result (I think.) I made a few practice rings in copper wire, before attempting more costly metal. The below ring (a special present) is pink and yellow gold-filled wire, with a dreamy peach-colored moonstone I found in Tucson.

Gold-filled wirework ring with peach moonstone

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Filed Under: Goldsmithing & Jewelry Tagged With: moonstone, rings, wire working

Silversmithing Class #2

January 22, 2013 By Danielle

Moonstone ring in sterling silver, made by me!
Moonstone ring in sterling silver, made by me!

I took my second silversmithing class over the weekend, despite a lingering cold, and made my first ring! Rings are my favorite kind of jewelry, so I’ve been wanting to dive in and try my hand at one. (Bracelets are a close second-favorite; probably because both can be easily looked at and played with by the wearer… in this case, ME.)

I feel like I learned a lot over the course of the day; it’s been nine months since my first lesson, and it was a little awkward getting used to the torch again. I definitely need to practice filing, and I’d like to learn more about hand-finishing pieces. Overall, I’m happy with the inside of the ring shank, and the finish of the ring in general. The stone is a touch loose, but I think I can fix that with a couple of tools that I don’t own yet.

Hoping to take another lesson in March, when my instructor returns from the wonderland that is Tucson. Next up for me: a two-day jewelry design class in February, at Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco! SO EXCITED!

Moonstone ring in sterling silver, made by me

Back of ring, with hammered shank

Moonstone ring in sterling silver, made by me

Filed Under: Goldsmithing & Jewelry Tagged With: goldsmithing, jewelry, moonstone, rings

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