Green Druzy Bezel Set Stone Ring 2.0

Second attempt bezel setting. I've added some tendrils that remind me of pea vines.  I think these elements compliment the color of the stone and add more interest to the ring.

The sterling has not been buffed or finished, just pickled after firing.  I'm toying with letting some of that texture remain to blend with the druzy texture of the stone. 

Face-up view

Green Druzy Sterling Bezel Set Ring

Just finished the January issue of Art Jewelry Magazine, and what a stroke of luck it was!  Everything I was set to tackle for a client's custom order was in this issue and it helped immensely.  Here are some photos of the process - made easier by this month's issue!

Original sketch for this ring. Thanks to Art Jewelry Magazine's January 2013 issue, I revised my steps!

Sanding the bezel even so it will lie flush with the ring base.

Check fit and file the solder line smooth

I found my tripod worked better for soldering.  Not sure my ceramic soldering board is the right one.

After soldering using hard paste solder.  Perfect join the first time!

Checking the fit after soldering and pickling.  Using dental floss under the stone makes it easy to remove - great tip from Art Jewelry Magazine January 2013 issue!

I measured the two wires for the band then soldered the space at the back about 3/8" in length.

Had to do this step twice, as I didn't have the greatest fit on the first try.  My second attempt was more successful.

It's looking a bit more like the original sketch now.  Next step . . . sawing.  Stay tuned!!