Opal Neptune Ring - Trident and Waves

Opal Neptune Ring by York Avenue Studio

Completely hand sculpted in Fine Silver using Silver Art Clay, this Genuine White Opal ring features a gorgeous oval Opal with accent gems of Yellow Sapphire and Deep Red Garnet.  The nautical design flows with waves that continue around the entire ring band.  The three prong mighty Trident curves up from the side and directs the eye to the beautiful Opal.

This post is a follow up post that I showed some of the steps while making this ring design.  Click here for Part 1: Metal Clay Ring Fired Flat

Opal Neptune Ring by York Avenue Studio

The White Opal is 7x5mm oval set into a bezel to protect and secure the precious gemstone.

Opal Neptune Ring by York Avenue Studio

The Yellow Sapphire and Garnet gems were set using Syringe silver metal clay and Silver Overlay Paste, then fired in place.

Along the way, I made molds of the formed piece which will allow me to reproduce this ring and use variations with different gemstones.

I'd love to hear what you think of this new design.
Kathy

CLOSED - Free Jewelry Giveaway - 100th Follower Celebration Continues

Genuine White Opal and Alexandrite Ring by York Avenue Studio

I'm so excited that my blog has so many followers and I'm about to break the 100 mark!  In anticipation of reaching that milestone, I've offered a 50% discount on my Fine Silver Feather Earrings!  That blog post can be found by clicking here.

To continue the fun, I am also holding a Free Jewelry Giveaway for my Genuine White Opal and Alexandrite Ring!  One lucky winner of my Giveaway will receive this ring absolutely free!

Genuine White Opal and Alexandrite Ring by York Avenue Studio

Rare genuine Alexandrite gemstone accents make this a truly unique Opal ring, not something you will find everywhere. The Alexandrite gems are color changing from green to red when worn in different types of light. The Genuine White Opal has beautiful rainbow flashes of color, which also appear differently with natural light compared to other light sources.

The sterling silver setting has tiny swirls on each side of the main gem that wrap around the accent gems, very nice detail.  Size 7.  Any local jeweler can resize this ring if needed.

The genuine White Opal is 7x5mm, .45ct. Opal is the birthstone for October
The Alexandrite gems are just under 2mm round each and have blue-green color, changing to purple-red. Alexandrite is also a birthstone for June, along with pearl.

Genuine White Opal and Alexandrite Ring by York Avenue Studio

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To enter my Free Jewelry Giveaway, see below and enter as many times as you like!  The winner will be contacted after the random drawing on July 31, 2011 and must be 18 years or older, US or Canada address for shipping.  Previous giveaway winners can win again!

1.  Leave a comment below that you are a follower of my blog, and be sure to click "Follow" on the right column so I can find you in the list.  Followers will only be entered by leaving a comment, not automatically included this time.
2.  Order a pair of Fine Silver Feather Earrings, with or without using the 50% off coupon code - see this blog post for details.  One entry for each pair ordered.
3. Leave a comment below describing something in my Etsy Shop that you like and why.
4. Leave a comment below describing something in my Etsy Shop that you feel needs to be changed.  Be honest, I welcome the critique!
5. Leave a comment below describing my "style of jewelry" in your own words.  This would mean a lot to me to know what you think.
6.  Invite a friend to leave a comment below mentioning you....you will get an extra entry, too!

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Have fun and I am super excited about this Giveaway and hearing from you!!
Kathy

Slver Art Clay Bypass Ring by York Avenue Studio



Shooting Star Silver Bypass Ring with Orange Sapphire Fire Opals by York Avenue Studio



Here are some recent photos showing my Bypass Ring project – The Shooting Star with Orange Sapphire and Fire Opals. 

Gemstones are my passion.  I’ve ventured into metal clay so I could create unique settings for my gemstone collection.   Silver Art Clay is a metal clay that contains silver and binder ingredients and is moldable and pliable just like clay.  Once it dries, it can be sanded and filed.  The piece can then be fired in a kiln or torched which burns off the binder material, keeps the shape of the design, and the result is .999 pure silver! 

Amazing and fun and the creation possibilites are endless.

I start each design with a drawing inspired by the gemstones I’ve selected for the project.  My intent is to create a unique setting to showcase each gemstone.

Each project brings on more technical difficulties to overcome, like bending this ring after it was fired instead of wrapping the clay around a mandrel.

1. Wow – really lovely – well done!
   

   Sue of www.somethingxtraspecial.blogspot.com - January 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM
2. Love this Bypass ring!
   

   Anise - January 13, 2011 at 7:17 AM