Gemstone Flower Ring
I could be getting addicted to these little gemstone flowers. They are so much fun to make and sooooo cute!
![handmade gemstone ring](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEUC3YW98bcEOx6X9cR5QsSckj2YHnRTZWlfiRrMLbBFKPJfz9kKgAZQemOW1qOr6wTsM5xp8Gz5QnTpLmkXzp_WH1eAJ26tL9DLjj4C1G-qz7hbBnyeB3OYRplXtcpx8cEtYJKXK0_NE/s200/FlowerRingCrystal4.jpg)
Meeting the Challenge(s)
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![gold and gemstone flower ring](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hytKPjd4lwM/T-lJCAdY2xI/AAAAAAAAA3s/c22-GrK0WZo/s200/FlowerRingCrystal5.jpg)
I view the Year of Jewelry challenge as my commitment to continue expanding my skills and keep practicing - while the color challenge continues to push me to explore color combinations that I might not otherwise.
I will definitely use this color palette again though. It is so rich and elegant - and perfectly suited to using gemstones. The list of gemstone options for these colors was fabulous. Tourmaline, grey moonstone, my favorite labradorite, zircon, grey diamonds, peridot, garnet, ruby - I'm sure I could find more and more in my stash.
Gemstone Flower Ring Details
This ring uses 24g gold filled wire to wrap carnelian petals around what I believe is a silver grey zircon center. The leaves are gorgeous light green peridot. I was going to leave it at that, but my daughter thought it felt 'unbalanced' so I added the garnet - which is meant to be a flower bud.
Of course, I love the ring and I goofed on the sizing and made it too big! Just a little too big. I'm considering wrapping the band with 20g wire to make it more substantial and also a little smaller.
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Pretty & delicate looking, nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love it!!
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I'm not sure why I love these flowers so much! I think they remind of daisy chains I used to make as a kid (but all grown up with these fabulous gemstones!)
ReplyDeleteIt is very unique thing for me. The gold gemstone flower ring looks so beautiful and natural look.
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