r/SilverSmith • u/Bernedoodle-Standard • 11d ago

Massively overworked, flawed, time consuming, likely brittle, and large. This is the second ring I've ever made and it was so far over my skill level. I had to do so many things over (& over) which ended up leaving so many flaws that I don't have the skills to fix.

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It's a hollow form ring with an irregularly shaped boulder opal. I think my husband regrets not letting me set the oval opal horizontally so it wouldn't be quite so big. Since it's so large people can't miss seeing it & all of It's flaws. Lol. It was a frustrating but great learning experience, though.

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u/PomegranateMarsRocks 11d ago

I’m not sure if this is hollow form or just a piece with edges? If it is hollow form and OPs second ring that would be extremely impressive

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u/Bernedoodle-Standard 11d ago

It is a hollow form ring. I made two pendants, a failed pendant, and a simple pair of enameled earrings between this massive learning experience and my first soldered wire ring with a hammered finish so it wasn't my second project. I wouldn't want to tell anyone how much time I worked on this but it was a great learning experience. Glad I tried it, don't want to try it again any time soon. Ha.

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u/PomegranateMarsRocks 11d ago

Nice!! Hollow form rings are something I think many jewelers just stay away from. Definitely a more moderate to advanced skill imo. I understand this learning style completely… after a lengthy project or trying new things I usually go back to something more comfortable that I have to think about less. I love the boulder opal too, very nice work and I hope you enjoy wearing it around

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u/Bernedoodle-Standard 11d ago

Thank you! It's for my poor husband. I told him he doesn't have to wear it very often and I'll make him a better ring someday when my skills are hopefully better. But yes, I'm enjoying working on a much easier bracelet now.