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Magical Mermaid & Diamond Pin Project!

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5389BE02-A2A6-4CC6-AC6D-DAFA49515587.jpegThis magical 14k stick pin really spoke to me! The mermaid is over a half inch in length. I plan to convert it to a ring to wear on my right index finger. What kind of band would work best? Should I have my jeweler just melt down the stick part of the pin, or perhaps a contrasting metal would be more fun?
 
Ooo gorgeous! Where did you find this?
 
ebay! I clicked Buy It Now so fast, lol.
 
Really love your Magical Mermaid!

As a possible option, maybe something like this, putting Mermaid on oval white metal base...

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and put it into a ring setting based on this (Mermaid oval in place of green jadeite, and changing triangle designs on metal surround to ocean/shell motif carvings (or plain metal):
https://www.rubylane.com/item/18239...h=1&t=236007cf#mz-expanded-view-1482666364385
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I look forward to seeing how this project progresses -- so fun and beautiful!!
 
Love this project! Interesting suggestion about putting it on a base. Do you think if you don’t the tail might snag on stuff? Can you take a pic of it resting on your finger so we can get a sense of scale.
 
Thanks, but the base idea is not my preference. I like the asymmetry of the freestanding mermaid. Plus, I have very small fingers (3.5 ring, 6 middle) so a more imposing style of ring doesn't really work on my hand. I've long adored the whimsical creations by Trademark Antiques; over the years they've had all sorts of creatures, but never a mermaid (to my knowledge). You can see one of their pieces here, a dragon conversion ring: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...garnet-ruby-stick-pin-conversion-ring.223394/

I think if I'm careful with the ring, the conversion itself is an easy project.

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Wow she is amazing! I am admittedly jealous of how perky her assets are, AND that she gets to be a mermaid. Some girls have all the luck!
 
lovely piece - have fun with your project!
 
I can't wait to see the finished product!
It will be fabulous!
 
She's perfect! Can't wait to see it finished!
 
Your ring is amazing!! Such a great find.
 
Oh wow! That is creative and beautiful! Did your jeweler melt down the pin part at all or solder to an existing ring?
 
Yes, I believe he used the melted pin to make the ring. That's what we discussed, anyway!
 
Oh I love this! So pretty and creative! I like the contrast of the shiny and matte, makes the mermaid stand out.
 
lala646 said:
Oooooh, I love the turquoise ring too!
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me too! Turquoise is one of my absolute favorite things to wear, and it's perfect with the gold and halo. Awesome combo and the mermaid is so charming!
 
@pokerface Have you done a post on the Please Show us your Ring Family on One Hand page? I would love to see more of your collection. You clearly have some really fantastic pieces!

Please Show us your Ring Family on One Hand

Seeing @ceg family shot of her bands was so thrilling! I’m still thinking about them! :kiss2: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ceg-show-tell-time-show-us-your-bands.247950/ I love the loaded up hand shots I see on IG. There’s just so much awesomeness all in one pic! Please show us...
www.pricescope.com
 
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