Dark red spinel ring

[stracci2000]

I've had this 1.3 ct. spinel on my workbench for a long time. Today I finally made it into a ring, with sterling silver.
I recycled the shank from another deconstructed ring. I think it looks good in the bezel. I'm getting better at bezels!

It's a pomegranate shade, and very sparkly.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Gorgeous!!!!

Does bezeling in silver incur similar risks to bezeling in gold, albeit smaller risks since silver is softer?

 

[LightBright]

I love your ring. Well done, looks beautiful!

 

[stracci2000]

Gorgeous!!!!

Does bezeling in silver incur similar risks to bezeling in gold, albeit smaller risks since silver is softer?

Yes, silver is softer and more malleable.
Working the bezel over the stone in sterling is pretty easy, but it is still tricky and must be done with care.
But of course a stone could be damaged during the setting process in either metal.

 

[stracci2000]

I love your ring. Well done, looks beautiful!

Thank you! I'm happy with the way it turned out.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I've had this 1.3 ct. spinel on my workbench for a long time. Today I finally made it into a ring, with sterling silver.
I recycled the shank from another deconstructed ring. I think it looks good in the bezel. I'm getting better at bezels!

It's a pomegranate shade, and very sparkly.

very well done
you have done her proud

 

[elle_71125]

Wow! You did am amazing job with that. I can’t imagine how long it must take to make your own setting (and polish it perfectly). It looks great!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Beautiful work!

 

[stracci2000]

@Daisys and Diamonds @elle_71125 @Lisa Loves Shiny
Thanks! It's really a bit harder than it looks.
One slip of the bezel roller tool and you have a horrible gash in the metal. Not for the faint of heart.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds @elle_71125 @Lisa Loves Shiny
Thanks! It's really a bit harder than it looks.
One slip of the bezel roller tool and you have a horrible gash in the metal. Not for the faint of heart.

yes
but you are clever
i had complete confidence in your abilities

 

[glitterata]

So elegant! I love that.

 

[Catmom]

Beautiful!