Lockdown Life: Isolation Diary ~ Daily Gem 10
DAILY GEM 10
Providing a little distraction from loo roll hunting, endless queues and let's be honest the anxiety of our situation.
Ghazala's remodelled jewellery journey
Gharaza, came to me last year with a fabulous collection of jewellery, mostly Indian gold which had been gifted to her over the years. However although it had great sentimental value she just didn't wear it any more which seemed such waste and a shame. So we decided to combine it with the diamonds from two other rings and remodel them into a stunning new contemporary diamond bracelet!
A mix of Indian gold jewellery, and two 18ct gold and diamond rings.
The Indian gold jewellery was then placed in a crucible to be combined together.
The gold was heated up and melted together...
and then poured into an ingot mould, to make a small gold bar.
The gold bar was rolled out and formed around an oval mandrel.
Ghazala preferred the colour of white gold, so an 18ct white gold 'sleeve' was made to go on the outside of the yellow gold bracelet.
This was then soldered to the yellow gold which gave the appearance of a white gold bracelet but retained the sentiment of the original yellow gold.
The remaining yellow gold was cut and formed into collets for the diamonds to be set into. Positioning of the diamonds was key in this design. They look quite random, but there was a lot of consideration in the placement.
A work in progress for Ghazala
Delighted with her bracelet Ghazala went on to commission a ring which incorporated the rings we removed the diamonds from for the bracelet and another two 18ct gold rings. Ghazala wanted a ring that was fluid and had movement, incorporated a blueish teal coloured oval center sapphire and included 108 stones!
Why 108? Over time there has been much spiritual and scientific relevance given, but for many people and for Ghazala 108 is a sacred number. You can read more about this here. The 108 stones are varying tones of blue sapphires, aquamarines and topaz and the graduating colour and size creates additional movement in the design.
Unfortunately lock down struck before I was able to complete the ring. It just needs one final polish and hallmarking, so hopefully Ghazala will be the proud wearer of it soon!
These four 18ct yellow gold rings have been transformed into...
This stunner! View the video below to really appreciate how unique this ring is!
Where are the 108 stones?
This ring needs to be seen in real life to fully appreciate it, so it can be moved and viewed from all directions. Watch the video to see the twists and turns and where all the 108 stones are.
Where are the 108 stones?
This ring needs to be seen in real life to fully appreciate it, so it can be moved and viewed from all directions. Watch the video to see the twists and turns and where all the 108 stones are.
Be creative, stay home and stay well everyone!
Amanda
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