@Stracci I’ve gone through and looked at all (most?) of your creations in this thread. You do lovely work. And the adjustable rings are the best. My job is fairly physical and very demanding in my hands and my finger joints have changed sizes a lot in the last few years. Adjustable rings are the way to go.
After going to the gem show and seeing all the turquoise cabs for sale, I wish I could make some pieces for myself. You’re inspiring!
Whaaat?! 9 months???
I know, right?! She swallowed them not long after New Year’s, and puked them up the following Sept, SMH. Strangest thing was my vet wasn’t even surprised 
I was freaked out cuz I had forgotten about it.
Thanks @BlytheEcho 
If you really have the desire, you can probably find someone in your area who can sit down and show you basic soldering and stone setting.
That’s what I did, and I’m eternally grateful to the lady who gave me that crash course 22 years ago.
So this one was a redo. It was gonna be a ring, and now it’s a pendant.
I started out with an idea that wasn’t working. So I changed gears, trimmed some parts off, added a section, and this is what I ended up with.
The big stone is Royston, and the small stone was harvested from one of Robert Johnson’s flower earrings.
Beautiful, as always! I really like the small dark stone with the large brighter blue stone - makes for a nice contrast. And I always appreciate it when you show the steps involved in the process.
Thanks @Ziacat ! It worked out OK in the end.
Often times I struggle with ideas, and what to do with stones. Or ideas that look great on paper won’t come together. First world problems, I know!
Definitely turned out well. Nice recycling.
Very pretty pendant. Your re-do turned out nice. Sweet piece of Royston turquoise.
Lovely work, Stracci. For me it has a mid century modern art flair to it. Very cool!
@StevesTrail @Patina
I have a bunch of old rings that I made years ago that could use a re-do!
@mmrogers
It’s hard for me to think outside the box sometimes. And other times, I have several ideas that I can’t wait to get started on.
Mid-century modern and Scandinavian sterling jewelry is a style that I really love. I emulated that style a lot in my early work.
That straightforward, bold and clean look is so interesting to me.
I guess that kinda comes through in this pendant a little bit. Beating on the silver with a straight slot screwdriver is so much fun.
If only I could find an Art Smith or Georg Jensen piece in my travels!
Here’s another one.
A nice stone that I bought from GL Miller. He told me it was Kingman. I bought most of my nicer stones from him. I see him at the local gem/mineral show.
Anyway…this is how it turned out. Another adjustable shank.
@Stracci A very pretty statement ring! I’m really liking that color blue. Nicely balanced design (that’s something I tend to like).
@Patina
I’m obsessed with big rings. Big, I tell you!
Blame Naiomi Glasses! She’s always wearin’ those huge rings, and since I can’t afford to buy 'em, i have to make 'em!
That’s how I started out. It cost a lot less to make jewelry than to pay retail. This ring has a festive look to it. 
@StevesTrail
It’s like all splashy, I know!
I like my jewelry to make an impression😂
@Stracci this one is gorgeous! I love that the band isn’t just smooth and plain. I’d wear that statement ring!
Fab!! Really lovely scroll work.
We like big rings, we cannot lie
Thanks @BlytheEcho !
A while ago, a friend told me that my ring shanks were boring. So now I try to make them interesting. I beat on this one with a small hammer.
Thanks @Ziacat !
Yes! Big, bold, in-your-face rings.
I know you like em, too, my friend!
