"Just a nail" ring

[stracci2000]

I was looking at a certain famous designer's website and I really like their "nail" pieces.

So in the spirit of challenging myself, I decided to make a nail ring, from sterling.
I think I got pretty darn close to the original.

 

[seaurchin]

So cool! I love to see your creations.

 

[stracci2000]

So cool! I love to see your creations.

I feel like I just saved myself $2600!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow that is impressive!

 

[dk168]

I feel like I just saved myself $2600!

Can't believe that's how much it is from the official store!!!

DK

 

[stracci2000]

Can't believe that's how much it is from the official store!!!

DK

I know! So ridiculously overpriced.

 

[stracci2000]

Wow that is impressive!

Thanks Yada! Instead of depleting my bling fund, I just figured I'd make one.
Honestly, high polished sterling is almost identical to white gold anyway.

 

[RosieR]

Wow! You are so talented! It turned out beautifully

 

[stracci2000]

Wow! You are so talented! It turned out beautifully

Thank you! I've been wearing it all day, and it's comfortable!
I tried to get the proportions as close as I could to the original "nail" ring.

 

[PastryGirl]

Wow, I am so impressed! I wish I could learn to make jewelry, I'd love to apprentice somewhere once a week.

 

[stracci2000]

Wow, I am so impressed! I wish I could learn to make jewelry, I'd love to apprentice somewhere once a week.

Making my own jewelry is a constant source of joy for me. Really!
I always look forward to weekends when I can get creative!

 

[Star gazer]

I was looking at a certain famous designer's website and I really like their "nail" pieces.

So in the spirit of challenging myself, I decided to make a nail ring, from sterling.
I think I got pretty darn close to the original.

That's truly incredible, @stracci2000. You "nailed" the design! <3

 

[lissyflo]

That’s hugely impressive, and it must be so much more enjoyable to wear something that’s a labour of your own time and love. Love it!

 

[junebug17]

Oh my gosh, I love it! You did a fantastic job. You're very talented @stracci2000

 

[elizat]

That's really impressive!

 

[mustangchi]

wow that's really cool! I have the thin version, you got so close to the details it seems

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Well done!

 

[stracci2000]

@Star gazer
@lissyflo
@junebug17 @elizat
@mustangchi
@ItsMainelyYou
I really appreciate all the positive comments!
Your opinions mean so much to me!

Absolutely none of my friends or family (except for DH) know about fine jewelry or would care that I copied a piece by a world famous design house.
Thank you all for "getting" it!

 

[PastryGirl]

Making my own jewelry is a constant source of joy for me. Really!
I always look forward to weekends when I can get creative!

I can understand this. I need more time to be creative. Maybe when I finish my PhD I will weasel my way into an apprenticeship or try and learn how to work with metal.

Fun fact: my first girl scout badge was the jeweler!

 

[lambskin]

Incredible! Bravo! Great job! Frankly I am not into branded jewelry, especially the nail line, but I love the hack! I can’t believe that would be $2600. Again, hats off to your awesome talent!

 

[Mreader]

Such talent! Nailed it! (Yuk yuk)

 

[stracci2000]

Incredible! Bravo! Great job! Frankly I am not into branded jewelry, especially the nail line, but I love the hack! I can’t believe that would be $2600. Again, hats off to your awesome talent!

Thank you for the kind words!
I'm not into branded jewelry either, mostly because I can't see spending on it, as it's all priced out of this world. (However, I wouldn't say "no" to a pretty little VCA motif necklace, if it fell into my lap)
But when I saw this ring design, I immediately wanted to give it a go.
I'm glad I did it, it was fun to wear today!

 

[stracci2000]

Such talent! Nailed it! (Yuk yuk)

Thanks M!
Should I try a "T" ring next?"
*Evil grin*

 

[lucida818]

I am truly impressed by you @stracci2000

 

[Pomelo]

I was looking at a certain famous designer's website and I really like their "nail" pieces.

So in the spirit of challenging myself, I decided to make a nail ring, from sterling.
I think I got pretty darn close to the original.

This is so impressive!! Did you put your own makers mark on it?

How do you find wearing the ring?

The reason I ask is, I love the JUC line but find the JUC really uncomfortable as a ring due to the way it juts into the finger… was thinking that if they made the surface touching the finger flat (so that the nail head is demi-lune shaped), it’s be so much better for daily wear.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I was looking at a certain famous designer's website and I really like their "nail" pieces.

So in the spirit of challenging myself, I decided to make a nail ring, from sterling.
I think I got pretty darn close to the original.

that is sooooo cool
well done

 

[icy_jade]

You are so talented! Bravo!

 

[stracci2000]

This is so impressive!! Did you put your own makers mark on it?

How do you find wearing the ring?

The reason I ask is, I love the JUC line but find the JUC really uncomfortable as a ring due to the way it juts into the finger… was thinking that if they made the surface touching the finger flat (so that the nail head is demi-lune shaped), it’s be so much better for daily wear.

Thanks Pomelo!
I have a "D" stamp that I usually use to mark my pieces. But I did not mark this ring because the inside of the shank is convex, and the D would be partially incomplete and look like this... I )

Honestly, I'm surprised it is comfortable. I did read about some wearers finding it to be irritating. But I have skinny fingers, so the nail head doesn't poke my finger at all.

 

[stracci2000]

@lucida818 @Daisys and Diamonds @icy_jade
Thanks! I'm pleasantly surprised that it turned out OK!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

I am in awe of your talent. It turned out beautifully.