A typical project..."Mom" ring

Today's post is of the process of making a ring, with a slight restriction- I had to use a ring that had belonged to a client's mother.  I really enjoy being a part of something special and meaningful and this is a great example of what I offer as a custom goldsmith.  This client wanted to remember her mom by refurbishing this ring she had worn for years.
 
 Sometimes it's not the intrinsic value that means the most, as this ring had been lovingly worn, most likely 24/7, to the point that the sapphire was damaged and I had to have it re-polished.  The diamonds were not the best quality either, but I still thought they deserved to be included as they were part of the original ring.  I took these very modest stones and created a beautiful leaf ring- all while keeping the spirit of the original wearer.

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original ring

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