Stellar ring

Inspired by midwinter early morning star gazing in the quiet stillness. Watching the different shades of blue as the sky lightens.

This domed ring is solid sterling silver with hand set natural sapphires and hand engraved stars. 
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 stars 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 T
Enjoy a rare piece of jewellery that is made with skill and passion.
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Adele