Sizing up two 18KY rings #RingSizing #Jewelry #Soldering
The process of sizing up rings is fairly simple. Once I know what size they are and what size they need to be I just cut and bend them open and supply a piece of a determined size, solder it,...
A mountain biking mishap destroyed her ring and I restored it
I took on the challenge of reviving a severely damaged David Yurman Blue Topaz and diamond ring. Lisa, who unfortunately had a rough day mountain biking, sustained injuries from a collision with some rocks. Her ring didn’t fare much better...
Replacing Lucy’s old gold head with a new platinum one
Diamonds don’t just magically fall out of rings. It mainly happens when the prongs that hold the diamond wear down over time and the tips break off. This is why it’s important to take a good hard look at the...
Overhauling and merging two sentimental platinum rings
Sometimes I’m handed a project that involves so many pieces that it almost feels like I’m making my own jigsaw puzzle just to solve it. This one was one of my most complex jobs ever and it’s because I was...
A diamond pendant to keep the memory of her late mother close to her heart
Kayla inherited her late mother’s ring and she wanted to wear it but thought seeing it on heels finger would be too much of a constant sad reminder of her mother’s absence. Instead she wanted just the centerpiece of the...
90 year old Signet Ring gets revitalized
This signet ring has been in Jordan’s family for over 90 years and the bottom part of the ring came to me barely hanging on by a thread. To prepare the ring for future generations I replaced the entire bottom...
A small upgrade to Danielle’s engagement ring
Sometimes the smallest change can make the biggest difference. Danielle loved her engagement ring when it was new but over time she felt more and more uneasy about the setting for the center diamond. We sat down and designed her...
Restoring an engagement ring for their 30th anniversary
The process of restoring this 30+ year old engagement ring involved many steps: - filling in the deep scuffs and scratches - Building up and redefining 4 channel walls - Supplying and setting a missing diamond - Tightening and securing...
I soldered her two rings together to stop them from spinning #JewelryModification
Jamie found herself constantly fidgeting with her wedding band and engagement set because they were constantly coming out of alignment on her finger. This is a common problem but it has a very simple solution— soldering the two rings together....