Kāmahi kaleidoscope ring

This signet ring is solid sterling silver with hand set natural garnets and natural sapphires. 
My Kaleidoscope collection draws on the colours of nature and mesmerises with the shapes within shapes.
I have had this ring cast from a hand carved mould. Then I drill and burr out the holes for the gemstones which have to be exactly the same size and shape of each individual gem, this is the tricky bit because if I take away even a fraction too much metal, I can’t put it back and the gem won’t be set well. Once I have the gemstone seated perfectly, I burnish the metal down onto it, to lock it in (no glue is ever involved) For the finishing touch, I hand engrave the details to make the texture with my graver. I love engraving with a handheld graver; the process, the simplicity, the skill and the result. You just can’t get that hand crafted feel with laser cut or cast or CAD techniques.
The top of the signet is 13.5mm across.

Size Q 1/2
Enjoy a rare piece of jewellery that is made with skill and passion.
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Adele