IN THE STUDIO
CREATING A CUSTOM PENDANT
SHAPING THE TURQUOISE
Rough Turquoise is shaped on my cabbing machine, which has six wheels of varying grits that shape and polish gemstones.
HAND FORMING
THE SILVER
Sterling silver is shaped into the parts of the pendant.
THE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS
Each element is soldered together, then polished and with a few more finishing touches, the Turquoise cabochon is ready to be secured into the setting.
THE FINISHED PENDANT
The stunning custom pendant is ready for its special new owner.
SHAPING THE VARISCITE
Rough Australian Variscite is cut and shaped on my cabbing machine.
SOLDERING THE RING BAND
Hand forged chunky sterling silver wire is formed into a ring band and soldered closed.
THE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS
All the ring elements are formed and ready to be soldered together. Then the Australian Variscite cabochon is secured into the setting.
THE FINISHED RING
The beautiful ring is completed and ready to be delivered to its new owner.