Design Your Own Class Ring, Making An Engagement Ring ?
Q: I have been doing some research into the possibility of making my own
engagement ring, I'm sure this has been looked into before but I am
having trouble finding any information on other people trying this.
I don't have jewelry or smithing experience (I have only taken an
introduction to jewelry class), so I understand that I can't possibly
do the whole process. I am trying to figure if there is anything I can
do. I am not doing this to save money and I am not doing this in a
hurry, I have plenty of time :)
A:My current idea is that I carve the design out of wax myself and then
have someone else cast the ring, mount the diamond and polish. If
carving the ring out of wax from scratch is too difficult then I know
you can buy catalogs of pre-carved ring blanks, and I would be willing
to take one of these and modify it to my own design.
I am looking for a jeweler in Massachusetts (near Boston preferably)
that would be willing to work with me on this, anyone have any
pointers?
Beginning Jewelry:
Learn the basics of metalsmithing. We'll start from square one. No
experience necessary. Piercing, soldering, filing, metal texturing and
bezel stone setting will be the basis of your class. You will make a
sterling silver band ring (or two!) as well as a pendant or brooch
incorporating a bezel set stone. The beginning class is a great platform
to start from then branch out into any direction you can dream of!
Fee: $200 all materials included
Times:
Tuesday, April 22 - June 10, 10 am - 12 noon
Tuesday, April 22 - June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, April 24 - June 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
First thing that comes to mind is to start sketching. Come up with several
designs that you think are along the lines of what you want. Then take the
designs to a good jewelry designer and pay them for a consultation on your
design. They can tell you from an