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Gold Rings

2008-11-28T00:15:00.000-08:00

The Gold Rings picture is courtesy of erossjewelry

How many gold colors are there?

erossjewelry: I do make my own colored gold alloys - reds, yellows, greens. I buy the white gold alloys. I feel like an alchemist when I'm melting the metals together. And it's totally awesome to manipulate the colors. There are other colors out there - purples, browns, blue, but they don't have the same working properties, so I don't make them. I hope this answers your questions.

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Thanks! That souds interesting and fun! and your results are great too!

Great Work!

Different Colors

2008-11-21T04:32:00.000-08:00

The Rings picture is courtesy of jessprkle

jessprkle: I checked out your blog...LOVE IT! Please inform me if you ever feature ginormous peridot rings of a vintage/antique-like nature. I'm forcing my hubby to purchase a right-hand ring for me in two years for our 10-yr, and I want a peridot... white gold with some diamonds,too. would love to see what you find!

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If you have a ring for jessprkle please add your ring - comment!

Silver Rings And Beads Ring

2008-11-16T10:28:00.001-08:00

The silver rings and beads ring is courtesy of jenbailey.

Jen Bailey's rings are linked together with jump rings and beads, creating chainmesh, which wraps around the finger or clustered together on an adjustable band. They are awesome - Fun and unique!

Jump Rings And Beads Ring

2008-11-16T10:25:00.000-08:00

The jump rings and beads ring is courtesy of jenbailey from Etsy.

Disc Cluster Ring

2008-11-16T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Disc Cluster Ring is courtesy of jenbailey from Etsy.

Swarovski crystals

2008-11-14T01:31:00.000-08:00

The Swarovski crystals ring is courtesy of NoriBeads

NoriBeads: I first started making my own rings because I could never find anything in a size 3 ½ or 4. Although I love all types of jewelry, I wanted to make unique items that were different from your ordinary department store selections. I love working with Swarovski crystals in particular because they have so much sparkle and come in every color imaginable. Their high quality crystals are very reasonably priced, which in turn makes my rings very affordable…and who doesn’t love custom hand crafted jewelry?

Brass Ring

2008-11-13T11:20:00.000-08:00

The Brass Ring is courtesy of SecondMoonRising

SecondMoonRising: My rings are made up of miscellaneous vintage bits and pieces that sometimes include modern or re-purposed jewlery I have collected - and I have a ton of it! : -) . While not always entirely made up of vintage pieces, my rings will always contain vintage items as part of the design.

Rough Diamond Ring

2008-11-12T00:13:00.000-08:00

The Rough Diamond Ring is courtesy of seababejewelry

seababejewelry: Rough Diamond and Fine Silver Ring

Raw, uncut diamonds adorn a handmade band of fine silver. The band, beginning as a piece of 10 guage .999 silver wire, is hand forged and fused one ring at a time. Each ring is hammered for texture, every pattern is unique, and hand polished for a lustrous shine. When the band is finished nine rows of three diamonds are carefully wrapped on to each ring. Every rough diamond ring is made to order, and every one is different. We also offer this ring in white, yellow or rose gold, and black diamonds are also an exciting option. Our rings are handcrafted on the North Shore of Oahu one piece at a time.

Aloha from Sea Babe Jewelry

Pink Diamond Ring

2008-11-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

The Pink Diamond Ring is courtesy of diamondsfromnewyork

yellow canary diamond

2008-11-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

The yellow canary diamond ring is courtesy of diamondsfromnewyork

Feminine Ring

2008-11-08T12:14:00.000-08:00

The Trumpet Ring is courtesy of amieplante

amieplante: The trumpet ring is a casting made from a wax form I sculpted. I was inspired by various lilies in my garden and decided to create a ring in which the trumpet forms flared up and around the finger.

Dome With Pearls

2008-11-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

Dome With Pearls Ring is courtesy of amieplante

amieplante: Dome Ring: This is a synclastic form ring, synclastic is a traditional
metalsmithing term in which a metal cylinder is forged around a domed
stake to create a bulbous shape with tapered ends. To this ring I
applied a circular, heavy-sandpaper finish for a more organic surface.
Black pearls are attached onto soldered pegs.

Hammer Texture and Rubies

2008-11-08T11:55:00.000-08:00

The Hammer Texture and Rubies Ring is courtesy of amieplante

amieplante: It was made using hammer texture on a disk and heat-riveted rubies.

I make lots of different shapes with similar techniques
so I can offer a large variety of single shapes for rings (and earrings and pendants)
and mix them together into larger work (like combination earrings, combo pendants, full necklaces and bracelets).
Each ring showcases its own unique set of traditional processes including carving, wire construction, stone setting, metal-smithing, and casting.

Felt with Locket

2008-11-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

Felt Ring with Locket is courtesy of 3FUN

3FUN: I like the idea of using common things in a different way. I have never seen a locket on a ring, and I thought that would be neat. Wool is soft and cozy, and the locket gives you a perfect place to keep that sentimental little something.

Sea Urchin

2008-11-08T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Sea Urchin Ring is courtesy of staroftheeast

From staroftheeast description:

After cleaning the sea urchins and filling it with polyurethane foam, it is covered with epoxy, so that it will be shiny and strong. for the finish of the ring, a beadcap is used in the center of the piece.

Teeth

2008-11-07T02:01:00.000-08:00

The Teeth Ring is courtesy of RichmondArt

RichmondArt: I'm a dental student so I've had some classes on dental anatomy. I saw a similar ring once in metal, but I think I like the natural look better. The process starts with a copper strip I make from sheet copper. I bend it around a wooden mandrel for size and shaping and then tape it with copper soldering tape. I run pink polymer clay through a pasta machine to get a thin piece to cover the copper. I make sockets in the pink clay and place white teeth inside. After contouring the gums and evening everything out, I bake the rings in the oven and then coat them with varnish.

Felted Rings

2008-11-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

The Felted Rings are courtesy of thefunkyfelter

thefunkyfelter: "Although I make an assortment of needle felted ring styles from flowers to bunnies to these little hearts, I think that perhaps the hearts are my favorite. They are a simple shape yet have a lot of meaning and are often given to loved ones. I handcraft each one individually by shaping raw wool fibers into a heart through needle felting techniques. This makes the little heart rings even more special because no two are ever exactly alike.

Just like the people that buy them or that they are given to, each is a one-of-a-kind creation."

Felted Rings Heart Shape!

Felted Rings flower Shape!

Oval Pink Opal

2008-11-06T12:19:00.000-08:00

The Oval Pink Opal Ring is courtesy of youandmeandbead

youandmeandbead: "I love making rings, especially in some lovely color stone, like this pink opal, so sweet."

The One Ring Was Found Again

2008-11-06T04:25:00.000-08:00

The One Ring is courtesy of " franz75 " from flickr.

The Ring was made in Valenza (Italy) as copy of the One Ring,

the Sauron's ring.

Hand made in silver (gold plated).

Orange Sapphire Flower

2008-11-06T01:05:00.000-08:00

The Orange Sapphire Ring - Flower, is courtesy of amybixbyjewelry

amybixbyjewelry: "For the design process I was wanting to create a ring that was an image in itself.

I wanted to use a stone (in this case an orange sapphire) as part of that image and not necessarily the main focus as is often the case in many rings.
This ring has a delicate quality to it also and when worn almost seems like a flower is resting on your hand. In all my rings I try to create unique and intriguing adornments that hopefully stimulate conversation."

Swarovski Sapphire

2008-11-06T00:54:00.000-08:00

The Swarovski Sapphire Ring is courtesy of ElegantIntentions

ElegantIntentions :"'m inclined to create elegant, seemingly dainty creations; clean and modern; simple but at the same time bold and colorful. This Sapphire Swarovski Ring is brilliant in its contrast between the blue of the crystal and the sterling of the base. The pop of color is definitely eye-catching."

Stack - Glossy Rose

2008-11-05T08:39:00.000-08:00

Rings Stack Glossy Rose is courtesy of TreAnelli

TreAnelli: This is the first in a series examining everyday color pairings and combinations that are usually overlooked. I am interested in recreating the incredible vibrance found around us by distilling these elements down to their most central parts. The simple form of the set is designed to shift the focus almost entirely onto the the focal point, color.

Glossy Rings

Emerald Gold Palmate

2008-11-04T15:25:00.000-08:00

The Emerald Palmate Ring is courtesy of italilambertini

Why is it so important

to use recycled gold?

nodirtygold.org

Amethyst Cabochon Chrysanthemum

2008-11-02T22:56:00.000-08:00

The Amethyst Cabochon Chrysanthemum Ring
is courtesy of LuraJewelry
LuraJewelry: The chrysanthemum ring: I sculpted the blossom out of wax and carved the base out of wax, too and then had the whole thing cast in sterling silver. I've always felt that Chrysanthemums are such a joyous looking flower, that I would greatly enjoy wearing one on my hand. In Japan there is a "Festival of Happiness" to celebrate the chrysanthemum, so clearly there are many people who feel this way.

"I sculpted the blossom out of wax"

Men's Diamond Band

2008-11-02T09:06:00.000-08:00

The Men's Diamond Band Is courtesy of DesignsByVickie

DesignsByVickie: The following is the write up.

If you are looking for the perfect diamond rings then you have found the ring place. We make custom designed rings that are all in 18K white or yellow gold or platinum. Our rings are hand made with only the finest detail and materials. We buy direct from the diamond suppliers in order to get the best price and quality. All our rings are hand made by us. From the original concept of design thru setting all the stones we personally do everything. We use CAD CAM in the design process to ensure that the rings are all in perfect balance and each placement and size of stone is exact. I sell only through this website and I look forward to working with each customers to ensure that piece you purchase is exactly what you want.

Antique Jade Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring

2008-11-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

The Antique Jade Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring is

Via expressionsbyedith

This ring is a Vintage ring that was made in the 1950"s

Orange Oyster Ring

2008-10-31T01:24:00.000-07:00

The Tiny Orange Oyster Ring is courtesy of LunasaDesigns

Could you write some original text about your work?

LunasaDesigns:

Let's see if I can come up with some original text (hehe):
I like to make rings that are organic, slightly imperfect and "well worn" in nature. Rough, textured and oxidized precious metal paired with shiny stones or shell makes me think of buried treasure - and who doesn't like buried treasure! I'm facinated by ancient cultures (the greeks, for one) who made elaborate jewelry pieces with not much more than a fire pit - and I challenge myself by working with very basic (and few) tools. Being able to wear a piece every day (with whatever outfit) is also important to me, so I tend to gravitate towards the simple and meaningful.

Wooden stone

2008-10-30T05:39:00.000-07:00

The wood stone ring is courtesy of Blind Spot Jewellery

Is it a stone or a wood gem?

The "wooden stone" ring.

Chrysoprase

2008-10-30T05:18:00.000-07:00

The Chrysoprase Ring is courtesy of khmetalwork.com

khmetalwork: Chrysoprase is my favorite stone. I go to gem and mineral shows to look for Chrysoprase, always searching for the bright green, translucent, glowing stones. The cabochon in this ring surprised me, I really didn't appreciate the beauty of this stone until it was set. The shank has a small peridot flush set into the side, it's a small present for the ring's owner.

Crown

2008-10-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

The Crown ring - "Majesty", is courtesy of schluesselkind

Titel: Majesty - rings for royal minds,

from schlüsselkind by niegel-design
"I`m designer and goldsmith and looking for the special in everyday life. As you see at the "majesty-rings", in my jewel collections I love to combine humorous design-ideas with a generous serving of craft precision. All my jewel-pieces are handcrafted in my studio in germany."
www.niegel-design.com

Natural AMETHYST 14K yellow gold

2008-10-30T04:20:00.000-07:00

The Huge Natural Amethyst ring pictures are courtesy of mastergoldcraft

This ring can be set with different stones, like this blue Indicolite Tourmaline

Checkerboard cut Brazilian cut set in gold ring.

AMAZING!

Ruby and Diamonds

2008-10-30T03:58:00.000-07:00

The Ruby and Diamond Ring is a blue nile ring!

blue nile - the largest diamonds and jewellery retailer online.

18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring

2008-10-30T03:15:00.000-07:00

The 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring is a blue nile ring

blue nile is the largest diamonds and jewellery retailer online.

Ring Stackers and Diamonds

2008-10-29T11:56:00.001-07:00

The The Tri-ball ring is courtesy of missterla

missterla: The Tri-ball ring was a result of my fascination with ring stackers and diamond. I didn't want to create the common single diamond ring so i decided to set the ring in a contemporary style gold ball. My designs are Hand made in 14k yellow gold and only contain diamonds. (since they are a girls best friend) When I first began designing I wanted to create Jewerly that will be appreciated and interesting to anyone who sees it. My pieces are said to be simple, beautiful, stylish, and somewhat couture like .

Gold with Purple Chalcedony

2008-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

The Gold with Purple Chalcedony ring

is courtesy of khmetalwork

khmetalwork: I love making rings; plain bands, gold bands, textured bands, bands with stones, bands of silver…I love rings!

The minute I saw this stone, a beautiful lavender chalcedony with pink undertones I knew it would make a really nice ring. The small detail on the back on the shank, the juxtaposition of the matte silver band and the textured polished 18k bezel add interest without taking away from the stone.

Silver and Red Garnet

2008-10-29T09:27:00.001-07:00

The Silver ring - Red Garnet is courtesy of jewelscurnow

jewelscurnow, How did you create this finish for this ring?

Silver Ring with Spinel

2008-10-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

The Silver Ring with Spinel is courtesy of jewelscurnow
The “9 millimeter”.

jewelscurnow:
I have named this ring the “9 millimeter” due to the size of stone it holds. The design is an original by my wife and business partner Chantay. She likes the idea of a simpler innocent look on a contemporary design. Which has an irony of the name “9 millimeter” like a smoking gun, it blows you away.

Ring description: 9mm color change from blue to purple Spinel from Sri Lanka, flush set in satin finish Deoxy silver. The surrounding light affects color changing stones. Indoors this stone is purple and in sunlight it shifts to a cobalt blue.

How do you create this satin finish on your rings?

The finish on the 9mm ring is made with a strip of sandpaper wrapped around a bit that fits in my flexible shaft Foredom power tool. Then at a low speed I apply the rotating sandpaper to the ring all in the same direction to achieve this delicate finish.

Engraved Rings

2008-10-29T08:36:00.000-07:00

Engraved wedding bands

courtesy of BowmanOriginals

Engraved wedding band with Enamel

BowmanOriginals, Could you explain a little about

the process of engraving rings?

Engraved Wedding Band

2008-10-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Engraved Wedding Band is courtesy of

BowmanOriginals

BowmanOriginals: My rings are handmade in 18k white and yellow gold,sterling silver, or platinum. The engravings are inspired by classic Greek and Roman designs. Some of the rings are enameled in vitreous enamel ... the "old World" enameling technique using glass which is fired onto the ring at temperatures near 1350 degrees.

22k gold Ruby cabachon

2008-10-29T07:56:00.000-07:00

The 22k gold Ruby cabachon ring is courtesy of

Itali Lambertini

italilambertini: Queen of Hearts Ring

This ring, sketched long before the stone was found, is a tower of sunshine and love. When I finally saw the ruby in Thailand, it was perfect without being over-the-top in cost. It fit the design perfectly. This is a heavy ring, make no mistake, but very comfortable to wear. It contains over 2/4 oz of 22k gold!

italilambertini rings are made of Hoover and Strong

100% recycled gold.

Orange Chalcedony Ring - 22k gold

2008-10-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Orange Chalcedony Ring - 22k gold is courtesy of

Itali Lambertini

italilambertini: Orange Chalcedony Ring

This 22k gold ring contains a beautiful orange chalcedony cabachon stone. Chalcedony is a member of the jade family and comes in several colors including orange, yellow and periwinkle blue.

22k Gold Stackable Rings

2008-10-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

The 22k Gold Stackable Rings is courtesy of Itali Lambertini

Why do you like working with gold?

italilambertini : Because the color of gold is the color of a sunny day. I believe it to be the

blood of the earth and is therefore the most sacred

metal on the planet.

22k Stackable Rings:

These lovely thin stackable rings are such a beautiful color and look so lovely stacked in groups of 3 or more! You can wear them plain or have little stones set into them for a bit of sparkle.

Apatite

2008-10-28T15:27:00.000-07:00

The apatite, blue topaz, 14kt white gold ring is courtesy of LaurieSarahDesigns

LaurieSarahDesigns: This ring was one of the first rings I made when I started up my jewelry business again. I personally picked out the Apetite stone because I absolutely loved it's "Caribbean Ocean Blue" color. I then molded it into a flower to grace the finger and always remind the wearer that no matter how mundane life can be, there is always a beach and ocean waiting...

Apatite gold ring with blue topaz stones.

Apatite should be treated with care, it is a relatively soft stone.

14k yellow gold with a citrine and aquamarine

2008-10-28T06:09:00.000-07:00

14k yellow gold with a citrine and aquamarine ring

katgannon calls this ring Isis.

katgannon:

When I made Isis she had no name. Originally she was designed as a mothers ring for a customer but that did not work out and she came back to me. So I decided to keep her. The inspiration for Isis was only that she was to be a mothers ring. This is the reason for the choice of stones. I wanted to make something that was striking and an attention getter as this customer wanted something large and different. Needless to say I am very happy with the results. So far Isis has one sister and she is a mothers ring as well but her colors are green tourmaline and ruby. In the future there are going to be more sisters of Isis as well as some children.

Blue Sapphire Cabochon Pink Tourmaline

2008-10-28T05:35:00.000-07:00

Blue sapphire cabachon stone - 14k yellow gold ring.

The rings are courtesy of katgannon and she is the copyright holder of them.

Pink Tourmaline Gold Ring

She calls them Roma Rings.

katgannon:

Roma Rings: The Roma rings are an exploration with wax. They were either my second or third time working with wax. I learned a new technique from Kate Wolf she teaches in Maine. She is an excellent teacher. Anyway I wanted to make a ring for everyday wear.

When I wear jewelry I tend to wear the piece to excess. So I wanted to make something that felt good as well as being able to take the abuse it would have to take because I tend not to take them off even when I am doing metal work. So this is what came out of that.
The biggest part of doing this work is that it is play time for me. I get to make a living doing what I love! Everyone should follow there dreams because they do come true. They may not look like what you think they will look like in the beginning but I truly believe that we are here to follow that driving passion in our hearts.

hallelujah! You Inspired me for sure!!!

fire opal, sapphires, alexandrite and apatite

2008-10-28T03:38:00.000-07:00

The fire opal, sapphires, alexandrite and apatite

is courtesy of madamejen

Like Fireworks!

Long pearl ring with gold combination.

2008-10-28T03:21:00.000-07:00

The Long pearl and many kinds of gold, ring, is courtesy of erossjewelry

How many gold colors are there?

Tourmaline Ring

2008-10-28T02:26:00.000-07:00

The pink tourmaline enamel gold ring is courtesy of artjewelryonline via Etsy

Mink Rings

2008-10-28T02:18:00.001-07:00

The Mink Rings are courtesy of artjewelryonline

Mink Ring - Dark Chocolate

sterling silver, resin, swarovski crystals flower rings

2008-10-28T02:06:00.000-07:00

The sterling silver, resin, swarovski crystals flower rings

are courtesy of artjewelryonline via etsy

Flower Rings

2008-10-28T01:52:00.000-07:00

The Enamel Flower Rings are courtesy of SarahHoodJewelry

SarahHoodJewelry:
"I love to work with enamels because they create a certain depth of feeling that I often can't get any other way, a fleshy succulence that belies the stiffness of the silver underneath and of the glass itself.

These pieces present an image of a flower that is almost imaginary, yet is somehow familiar, like a long-held memory from childhood."

Enamel Rings!

Amethyst Druzy Geode

2008-10-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

The Amethyst Ring is courtesy of zulasurfing (more details)

Amethyst Druzy Geode ring

zulasurfing: druzy amethyst ring

the druzy's are a phenomenon that occurs in nature where natural stones form crystals over a period of time most stone can get this crystallization but not all do.
the natural rock is then broken into section and from that the rings are carved, each one is individual and unique and each one is exquisite.

Large Amethysts

2008-10-26T15:01:00.000-07:00

The large amethyst goldplated (24k antique) rings are courtesy of zulasurfing

zulasurfing: carved amethyst and 24k gold plated ring
this ring was first hand carved out of wax and then casted, cleaned and recast for a beautiful setting. then a chunck of raw amethyst is carved to fit the base and then is set to make this amazing ring.

Amethyst rings

Artistic Wire Rings

2008-10-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

Wire ring with honey Amber

The Artistic wire rings is courtesy of CatherinetteRings

Moss Agate bead wire ring

CatherinetteRings: "My Steampunk rings are the work of a tinkerer

and mad scientist .

Made with ancient technology , we can imagine the powers of the different gemstones.

This rings combines brass , copper , vintage clock parts and honey Amber .

I only made one of this kind. It is a very unique piece of collection ."

Hakapella Pattern Damascus Steel

2008-10-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

The Hakapella Pattern Damascus Steel Rings

are courtesy of SilverAndSteel

SilverAndSteel: "I love to work with contrasting colored materials, e.g. Mokume Gane, Damascus Steel, all sorts of combinations with silver, yellow/white/red gold, steel, copper, brass. Often I just start preparing a new piece of Mokume or Damascus Steel - during my work with it I find out if it is going to be a ring, a pendant or something other.

The Hakapella Ring II is made of Damascus Steel and Sterling Silver (.925). Please note that the Damascus part of the ring is not centered on the finger where the ring is worn but rests in the middle above two fingers. I wanted to give the band a more organic look so I hammer textured and polished it up, producing a nice sparkle. The damascus steel itself is not made by me. I do not own a forge so am not capable to make Damascus Steel pieces. The Damascus Steel seen in my Jewelry is produced by the company Damasteel (see http://www.damasteel.com/). I love the textures they provide. Compared to silver and gold this material is very hard to work with. But I think the result justifies the effort ;-)

My Inlay Ring is made from scratch by myself. I alloyed the sterling silver for the band and the 18k yellow gold myself. I love the rich colour of 18k gold in contrast to silver. So I prepared those many small pieces of gold and soldered them to the silver band. While rolling them down into the surface of the band the texture of this ring was produced. Afterwards, the ring was soldered closed and finished."

By the way, I love your Ring Blog!

By the way, I love your Ring Blog!

Best Regards,

Matthias

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Thanks Matthias!

Love your rings!

Best Regards,

~BS~

PMC - Fine Silver

2008-10-25T14:17:00.000-07:00

The Fine Silver Rings Pictures are courtesy of bluenoodle

bluenoodle rings were created using special technique.

Maybe she'll give us some details about it...

Chalcedony Gemstone

2008-10-25T12:42:00.000-07:00

The Faerie Ring (Chalcedony Gemstone ring) is courtesy of metalicious

Ring from various kinds of metalsmithing techniques

with Chalcedony Gemstone.

metalicious:

"I make my rings by using various kinds of metalsmithing techniques. For the Faerie Ring I used embossed wire for the shank and pre-made gallery wire for the bezel. All of it was handmade by me using my torch, files and flex shaft for finishing.

In general I love using lots of different ideas to make my rings, some others I have I made by carving them in wax and having them cast in silver or gold and finishing them up myself by hand."

Birthstones

2008-10-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

The birthstones sterling silver wire wrap ring is courtesy of muyinmolly
(more details)
Some words about wire work
and wire work rings:

Titanium Rings Color

2008-10-24T05:41:00.000-07:00

Titanium rings gold color and diamonds

The Titanium Rings Pictures are courtesy of ShadeJewelry

Green color

Blue with stars design

Pink peach and gold color

Rainbow Titanium Ring

ShadeJewelry, Could you explain about

Titanium Rings colors?

How do you make all those different colors from the same metal?

Can the color get off?

Pink Amethyst Blue Topaz

2008-10-24T05:22:00.000-07:00

CreationsbyCat - Pink Amethyst Ring

Blue Topaz Wide Ring

CreationsbyCat:

"Blue Topaz is one of my favorite stones. I love the fire of this stone, and the way that it is offset by sterling silver. I love creating organic yet classic jewelry that people will love wearing for years to come. My intention and goal is to bring people joy."

African Chalcedony Drusy - Ice and Storm

2008-10-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

The African Chalcedony Drusy ring is courtesy of jenniferyijewelry Via Etsy

She called it "Ice and Storm" - Great name!

It is a Large Cocktail Ring.

"This ring is all hand carved in the shape of leaves and has a different look from all different angles. My collection tries to convey an artistic and poetic vision based on swallows and their flight in relation to us. If you take one piece with my signature swallows and match it to another piece; a fairy tale-like story unfolds. Ice and Storm symbolically and figuratively represents frozen leaves and petals in the form of a ring and the stone (African Chalcedony Drusy) represents the icicles formed on top of the leaves. The idea is that a few swallows in flight discover this organic ring-like object and fly it to it's wearer as a gift for all to behold. In all of my jewelry I tend to romanticize the design and create an open ended story. This ring combines, a matte, burnished and polished look and is incredibly comfortable to wear even on small hands."

Jennifer Yi Jewelry

Rolling Bands Ring

2008-10-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

The Nest Ring is courtesy of jenniferyijewelry
The Nest Ring is jenniferyijewelry beautiful interpretation of the Rolling Bands Ring.
I asked her about the History of the Rolling Bands Rings:

"Rolling rings are generally seen in variations of 3 to 6 bands all linked together. These were historically known as a posey ring or Russian Wedding Band. Cartier made the three tone rolling bands as a limited edition starting a fashion craze in 1924 and has endured since.

The Nest Ring is my original variation on this theme. I am an avid jewelry aficionado and I had always dreamed of having a rolling ring with more than six links. In all the years before becoming a jeweler, I searched high and low for such a ring, but could not find it. I then devised the Nest Ring to have 12 links and my signature carved swallows. It was the perfect marriage of an old symbol with a fresh, entirely new twist. Each swallow is hand carved, so no two are exactly alike. It makes a perfect ring for an alternative wedding, anniversary, or a special gift to yourself. Each ring is pulled and formed to exact measurements and hand fabricated. This ring is available in Sterling Silver, and 14k gold, 18k gold by request."

Jennifer Yi Jewelry
jenniferyijewelry.etsy.com

Thin Elegance

2008-10-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

Thin 14k gold hammered bands set with champagne diamonds

Thin bands of gold - The rings are courtesy of BloomStudios

Thin ring - hammered 14k gold band

what are you looking for when making a ring?
BloomStudios:
"With all of my work, I am guided by how the piece feels emotionally to me. I strive for balance with each ring. I enjoy pairing up the warm glow of gold, with deep earthy patinas on sterling silver; a bit of sparkle from a faceted gem with a band that has a more raw organic feel; and simplicity. I am drawn to a look that is elegant enough to wear out on a special occasion, but is easy to wear every day with your favorite pair of jeans."

some-thin-g!

From Coyol Seeds

2008-10-23T00:52:00.000-07:00

Coyol rings with Coyol Seeds
The Coyol rings and coyol seeds pictures are courtesy of naturalezanica (on etsy)

coyol seed ring - hand carved, inlays with silver and copper.

here's a blurb about the seed itself:

Coyol is a palm tree seed. When it falls from the tree it has a dusty brown color, but underneath the wood is a rich black. It is a very durable material that polishes smooth and withstands moisture and wear and tear tremendously. Marlon began experimenting with the coyol seed in Nicaragua, where it's also used to make a fermented drink called "chicha de coyol." All of the materials we use are collected by hand in Nicaragua, from the forest floor in small quantities.

naturalezanica

Banana Ring

2008-10-22T13:05:00.000-07:00

Banana bunch (Eaten) ring design (comes in yellow).

Sterling Silver Vitreous Enamel

2008-10-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

The sterling silver vitreous enamel ring is courtesy of andescruz - andescruz

I would love to learn more about vitreous enamel technique!

is it a known technique or your invention?
I never saw such combination before.

andescruz:

" ok. silver and enamel

nope anyone can do it.

here is a blurb on enameling

vitreous lead free enamel, kiln fired on sterling silver.

Enamel is a ground glass, and melts in a kiln at 1400 - 1500 degrees F. the enamels I use are both opaque, and transparent, combined often for interesting layered effects. each piece is unique due to the fluidity of the medium, and will never have another exactly like it.

remember, you ring will be silver, fused with glass on top. IT IS NOT INDESTRUCTIBLE, please treat it kindly. it's not really fragile, but be nice with it. if you smash it hard against something, it is likely to crack, or chip."

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Thanks!

Maybe anyone can do it, but can anyone do it so lovely?!!!

Mokume Gane

2008-10-22T12:23:00.000-07:00

The mokume gane rings are courtesy of andescruz - andescruz

The rings are made with a layering metals technique - historical japanese.

How many layers in one ring? 10? 100? 10000?

andescruz:

"mokume gane is a Japanese technique, which translates literally to "wood grain metal" . the metal is layered, and folded, to create a wood grain appearance, much the same way damascus steel is created. most commonly, such as the metal i sue, is a mix if silver and copper; but it can layer any usable metals together for interesting effects and color variations. although some people do make their own mokume gane metal, i do not as it is labor intensive and uses many heavy duty, expensive tools to create. also an art form in itself to master."

Round Set

2008-10-22T10:09:00.000-07:00

rose quartz set in 14k gold

Round mabe genuine pearl in gold set.

Rhodolite Garnet ring in 14k yellow gold set

The rings are courtesy of CreativeGoldsmith - CreativeGoldsmith

2008-10-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

The fabric rings picture is courtesy of Songbird Designs

Titanium Damascus Steel

2008-10-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

The Titanium Damascus Steel Ring is courtesy of www.burnblue.com/ BURИBLUE on flickr.

This ring is made by the same process as the damascus steel rings but from two kinds of titanium.

WickRing

2008-10-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

The wick ring is courtesy of Blind Spot Jewellery

When you see this ring you think, how can it be the first time I see such a ring?

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Great ring for people with raynaud syndrome...

wedding Rings and Wedding Songs

2008-10-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

The wedding rings pictures are courtesy of montechic84

The Art Of A Good Marriage
Wilferd Arlan Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created.
In marriage the little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end
with the honeymoon, it should continue through the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.

White Gold Wedding ring

All My Happiness Goes Out to You
Nicholas Gordon

All my happiness goes out to you:
Pride and pleasure, joy, sweet tears, and love!
Reason, hope, and faith together move
In harmony to bless all that you do.
Let this beginning be the golden dawn
At which all dew-drenched nature sings its glory!
Nor should the darkness shrouding every story
Dim the blue-eyed beauty of this morn.
More of life will come than you can hold:
A flood no mortal witness can withstand.
Rest, then, within a quiet, gentle hand,
Knowing where love is as you grow old.

Diamond and gold wedding rings

Eskimo Love Song

You are my
My feet shall run because of you
My feet shall dance because of you
My heart shall beat because of you
My eyes see because of you
My mind thinks because of you
And I shall love because of you.

Wedding rings and roses

Apache Blessing
May the sun bring you new energy by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night,
May the rain wash away your worries
And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
And all the days of your life may you walk
Gently through the world and know its beauty.

Damascus Stainless Steel

2008-10-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

birds eye pattern - Damascus Stainless Steel Ring is courtesy of jewelrybyjohan

Damascus Stainless Steel Ring.

Damasteel consists of pattern forged 304L and 316L stainless steel. The pattern used for this ring is called Blue Tongue although various other patterns are available. After the ring is formed, polished and hardened it is etched to a certain depth to get the best pattern to show. As this ring is made of stainless steel it is

100% corrosion-resistant.

His and Hers set

2008-10-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

His and Hers set rings picture is courtesy of jewelrybyjohan

Sterling Silver, African Blackwood and jewelers copper.

All rings at Jewelrybyjohan are hand made with the utmost care. This ring is made of Sterling Silver inlayed with solid African Blackwood. Copper pins accents both sides of the ring.

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I love the thin stripes! Very delicate work!

wrapped Silver wire ring

2008-10-21T10:03:00.000-07:00

The wrapped Silver wire ring picture is courtesy of " BeadinBabe "
"I love using intrecate designs with wire, simple yet extravagant! It is centered around a princess cut cubic zirconia diamond, it sparkles like the real thing, without the price! Set in a sterling silver 4 prong setting. As with all of my items, this is a one of a kind ring, you will never see anyone else with one this same as this! Please feel free to visit my shop to see many other wire rings and accesorries."
BeadinBabe
The ring is golden color... Why? Silver...

Diamond colors

2008-10-20T07:30:00.000-07:00

Pear cut diamond colorless ("white") ring

Pear cut blue diamond ring

Pear cut diamond - Champagne color.

The diamonds pictures are courtesy of katrinket

Diamonds are found in nature in many different colors. More than 300 colors are already identified, and In these colors the hues and shades are infinite.

Manly

2008-10-20T06:56:00.000-07:00

The man rings picture is courtesy of KathrynRiechert
solid sterling silver.

Sterling Silver with Diamond!

2008-10-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

The sterling silver diamond ring is courtesy of KathrynRiechert
KathrynRiechert:
"My work often has a playful and innocent essence to it. To me it is all about having fun and being positive at the same time. The impact I leave with my customers and on the world should at minimum be a smile."
:)

Heart silver and gold

2008-10-20T04:22:00.000-07:00

The heart ring is courtesy of 3RexesJewelry

Inspiration of the maker of the ring:
Middle Ages – The heart symbolize sincerity and clarity.
Heart = The Holy Grail =
A ring of power, a ring of prestige
A ring of value, a ring of spiritual grace…

Crown Ring

2008-10-20T03:36:00.001-07:00

The FULL CROWN ROSE GOLD RING is courtesy of 3RexesJewelry

"NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!"

Double Crown Gold Ring

Crown represents: power, legitimacy, righteousness, immortality, triumph, victory, resurrection, honor ,glory and more…

Now double all that in two…!

Made of Clay

2008-10-20T03:19:00.000-07:00

The Clay Ring picture is courtesy of leandogpottery

All rings made by Lean Dog Pottery are handmade. They are created with clay. Most of them have melted colored glass on the surface. They are all one of a kind, no two are exactly alike. The ring base is either a copper toned or silver toned and always adjustable!

Titanium Tension Rings

2008-10-19T10:42:00.001-07:00

The Titanium Tension Rings pictures are courtesy of boonerings

Titanium Tension Ring with diamond

The stones will never fall off?

The tensions sets work great in titanium because of the stong and springy properties of the metal. The ring is made undersized and spread open to insert the stone, and the ring wants to spring back to the original position, so has a lot of preload to hold the stone in place. There are grooves in the sidewalls that actually locate and hold the stone. The settings are very secure. You can pull on the prongs with all your might and never get anything to move. The setting allows a lot of extra light to go through the stone. I can work with a customer's stone, so when they send one in an old setting, most customers can't believe the difference in brilliance in their stone when it's put in a tension setting. It looks like a much more expensive stone. I make each tension set for a specific stone, and most settings could be made to work with different shaped stones. Diamonds in a quality of SI1 or better or sapphires work best in tension settings. Round is the strongest diamond shape, so they work very well in this type of setting.

Thanks,
Bruce Boone

Titanium Ring with 3 diamonds - Buy it to your mother Now!

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Thank you!

~BS~

Engagment and Wedding

2008-10-19T10:32:00.000-07:00

The engagment ring (up) and a wedding ring photo is courtesy of Saint Barth

Mazal Tov!

Miniatures

2008-10-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

The (little) Blue Box Ring pictures are courtesy of charlieccbb

Why Miniatures?

The reason I'm making jewelry from miniatures is to make everyone smiles.

I have a really boring day time job which deals with lots of paperwork and annoying people. Making colorful jewelry and searching different kinds of miniatures is the best way to balance my life and also can bring happiness to others. Don't you smile when you see a little surprise watch inside this little blue box ring?"

Swarovski crystal

2008-10-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

The Swarovski crystal ring is courtesy of PianoBenchDesigns

Could you tell as a little about your work and about

Swarovski crystals?

My name is Alayna Orozco, and I live in the desert, just south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have been working with sterling silver wire, semi-precious stones, pearls, and Swarovski crystals (to name a few) for a little more than two years now. I work full time as a legal secretary in a law firm, while going to graduate school to become a therapist, and in my free time I love to make jewelry.

While I love a variety of materials, Swarovski crystals hold a special place in my heart. They are a relatively inexpensive way to bring lots of sparkle and shine to your neck, ears, or any other place that you have found to adorn yourself with jewelry!

Two things that make Swarovski crystals sparkling and bright are the high lead content, and what is called an "AB" finish. I couldn't tell you too much about why lead helps reflect light, but the story behind "AB" is quite interesting. The term "AB" is short for Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights. Much like the Aurora Borealis, this finish creates a variety of colors that not only shine, but also change and shift before your eyes. It can be mesmerizing, and that is why I especially enjoy using these crystals for rings. It really gives the wearer something pretty to look at, in between tasks, all day long.

If you should ever have more questions about my craft, or my jewelry, please visit my shop at http://www.pianobenchdesigns.etsy.com/

Thanks!

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Thank you!

~BS~

Sapphire and diamonds

2008-10-19T05:09:00.000-07:00

The Sapphire and diamonds ring is courtesy of Beyond The Rockz
This ring reminds me of the depths of the ocean.
Fish swimming and golden treasure... on the deep level of the sea.
The associations while making it were...

Owl Silver Owl Mother of Pearl

2008-10-18T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Owl Rings pictures are courtesy of www.rxvrings.com

Could you explain a little about mother of pearl's carving?

Platinum in Gold

2008-10-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

The rings are courtesy of erossjewelry

I belive it's not an easy task to combine all this different metals together and make them look so harmonious together!

22K yellow gold + platinum + 18K yellow gold

gold mans with smoky quartz

2008-10-18T14:59:00.000-07:00

The Ring is courtesy of maryajewelry
14k gold mans ring with smoky quartz

Blue Opal Sterling Silver

2008-10-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

The Blue Opal Sterling Silver and gold ring is courtesy of DragonsBreath
Opal - stone of inspiration. May ease the process of change.

Feathers

2008-10-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

pheasant feather ring

Silver ring - parrot feather

Silver and egret feather ring

The feather rings pictures are courtesy of www.ein-ring-ist-ein-ring.de

I asked Kirsten Grünebaum, the maker of the rings:

Could you explain the idea behind the feather ring design?

The idea behind the rings is: in Egyptian mythology the spirit/soul of someone was counterbalanced with feathers.

A feather was a symbol for truth, purity, to be sinless. With a feather your mind can fly.

The feather lies over the back of the hand. So it is elegant and it recalls me of Charleston.

I like that the jewel is also an object.

piercedring

2008-10-17T05:44:00.000-07:00

The piercinged ring or piercering or piercedring ring is courtesy of Blind Spot Jewellery
Made of iron with 9 silver rings.
10 rings in the price of one...!

Iron Rings

2008-10-17T05:25:00.001-07:00

The Iron Ring is courtesy of Blind Spot Jewellery

That's just Great!!!
It's always exciting to find new materials and to open new tags on the blog.
This ring will open the Iron Rings Label!!!
I didn't know that people wear iron rings... nowadays...
It makes me think of pirates and ships, exploring new land...

I would be glad to get more information on this subject!
Send me your iron thoughts!

Sea Glass Rings

2008-10-17T03:32:00.000-07:00

The old sea glass rings are courtesy of westcoastseaglass

Apparently, sea glass is a serious trend.
Their are collectors of sea glass who covers hundreds of miles by foot or with boats, to find these glass pieces who traveled in sea for centuries.
It is exiting to think about the journey these glass pieces have gone through in the oceans...
some sea glass pieces fold inside them mysterious stories and adventures who one can imagine and connect to his ring with strong powerful feelings...
Their are sea glass festivals and gatherings of appreciation to enjoy these natural shaped glass!
Well let's enjoy some Sea Rings examples:

The pictures are courtesy of westcoastseaglass

Rare sea glass -Pacific Ocean

Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring - red oval

Sea glass ring Golden Yellow - Rare color

Sea glass ring Cornflower Blue color

Sea glass that's been beach combed from the shore was once a discarded bottle or broken antique vessel. It washes about in the sea and becomes smoothed and sanded with time. All of the West Coast Sea Glass jewelry is hand made with sea glass that's been naturally tumbled then picked up, one by one from the shore. Some colors and conditions are considered extremely rare. It is said to take a lifetime to find just one red piece.

Heart Heart Heart Ring

2008-10-17T02:12:00.000-07:00

The Heart Ring I courtesy of maryajewelry

Great Heart ring for Valentines day!
In this ring, The hearts are pierced by hand in sterling silver.

Cake!

2008-10-16T06:48:00.000-07:00

The Cake Ring - Chocolate and Strawberry is courtesy of cherryboop

Could you give us the receipe for making such a ring?

Hand

2008-10-16T06:22:00.000-07:00

The beautiful hand with a special ring (anillo in spanish) is courtesy of JADELPIANO

The meaning of the little finger when wearing rings:
It is located on the side of the hand, directing out. While the thumb represents our inner self, the little finger is connected with other people. People outside of our own self.
It represents relationship.
Wearing rings on the little finger is a symbol of independence in relationships and freedom.

If you know more meanings, you are most welcome to add them as comments!

Cheers!

Ringblogger

Painted Wood Ring

2008-10-16T05:47:00.001-07:00

The Painted Wood Ring Picture (Chaotic Ring), Is courtesy of Outlined.

Outlined.:
"These wood pieces I started as pendants and just recently began creating the rings.
The process is very simple- I apply two different colors of paint on top of one another and then slowly sand it down to reveal the bottom color of paint thus creating a completely unique piece."

Painted Wood rings!

Thanks!
RINGBLOGGER

Sterling Silver Band - Flower design

2008-10-16T05:26:00.001-07:00

The Sterling Silver Band Ring is courtesy of DragonsBreath

I wish you could explain to us a little about the moulding process...

Sterling silver yellow gold garnet ring

2008-10-16T04:20:00.000-07:00

The ring picture is courtesy of artisanimpact

Indian style ornamentation many different colors and shapes.

What is the black color?