This is what I get for procrastination

[annadragon]

I recently found a thread on PS regarding Mokume-gane style rings.
The problem is I can''t figure out how to mate a Mokume-gane with a Steven Kretchmer tension setting.
Is it possible? Would the process of Mokume be compatible with tension?
The setting I''m enamored with Kretchmer Swirl
This style proves difficult to pair with a wedding band, which is why I want them to have babies

Has anyone seen this done? I really appreciate the Kretchmer style and quality and I''m not willing to compromise the tension set with low quality or sketchy work.

 

[neatfreak]

I''ve seen damascus steel tension set rings...

I''d contact Bruce Boone at Boone Rings, he works with both and has things like this one: http://www.boonerings.com/htmpages/classicflatwithmokume.htm

He also does custom, so worth it to ask.

 

[E B]

It isn''t a tension setting, but it''s similar to the Kretchmer. Close?

Krikawa Mokume Engagement Rings (It''s toward the bottom of this page.)

 

[Upgradable]

Another similar style. They would custom make the setting around your stone. http://cgi.ebay.com/22k-Full-Bezel-Custom-Designed-Mokume-Gane-Mounting_W0QQitemZ200039366715QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0

 

[opuspchen]

Mokume Gane and tension mounts are not compatible to each other. Steve Kretchmer developed the tension mount using a proprietary alloy, mokume has bi- or tri-metal, can never develop the kind of tension to securely hold the stone.

 

[annadragon]

I suspected that tension wasn''t compatible with Mokume, but I had my day to dream

Thanks for the other suggestions. I will probably get a separate Mokume wedding band that I can wear when the ERing isn''t on.