Handmade Rings
It's not cranked out of a machine overseas; it starts with a wonderful design and a crude piece of platinum or gold, lovingly fashioned in the hands of a master jeweler.
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We love recommending the jewelry we make, because we know each step that has gone into its creation: we've watched the platinum melted, hammered out on an anvil and welded into beautiful form. It gives us peace of mind to know everything is as good as it possibly can be.
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It all starts with the design
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Measuring the ring basket
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Cutting out the top plate
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A rough top plate: the beginning of a beautiful engagement ring
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Filing the inside profile of the top plate
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Bending the shank
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Shaping the band so that it tapers
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Fashioning the ring basket
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Soldering the top plate to the shank
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Soldering prongs to the basket
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Cutting á jour settings for the diamond accents
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Shaping the bead-setting to ensure each accent fits securely
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A finished ring mounting
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Selecting the diamond accents
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Fitting the diamonds
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Ensuring each diamond matches perfectly
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Creating an elegant split prong
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Polishing the mounting
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Steam cleaning the finished ring
Craft is Where Labor Meets Love
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Engagement rings are a special point of pride in our workshop. We build rings to be just as beautiful a hundred years from now as they are today.