Learning new things is certainly fun, and with this piece I learned to cut wax moulds.
My client came to see me and challenged me to create a new ring that would match two of her existing rings. She doubted that it can even be done and she told me that there's no pressure if I can't come up with a concept. I started my usual pencil sketches and came up with a few different concepts but I wasn't really satisfied with the sketches. It just wasn't detailed and precise enough, so I tried a different medium...wax tubes. I started cutting my model with an exacto knife and shaping it quite slowly with sandpapers. I came with a very unique and cutting edge design with my new medium, it would have been near impossible to draw it.
She was so happy with my concept and proceeded with the casting process and this magnificent ring was created.
This is a one piece casting construction in yellow gold featuring 3 diamonds on the side for accents and a .15ct RBC on the corner of the table of the ring. The ring construction itself is truly unique, with the wavy shank and faceting on the shank and ring top to match the contours of her rings.
Beautiful with or without the other two of her rings, I actually love it when it was still in wax and LOVED it way more when it was finally casted in gold.
After this ring, I've added model maker to my resume with 3 waxes casted into finished pieces and half a dozen wax models ready for casting.
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