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Lion Rampant – or the Gatecrasher Sterling Silver Ring

After I created this rectangle overlay ring for Cam, he decided he would like me to make him another one. He sent me a drawing of what he was after, and I created this ring for him.

The lion rampant is a traditional crest symbol, however in this instance the lion has a different meaning.

A famous trance music emblem, this Gatecrasher lion has been around for a while!

This piece was so much fun to create, and was a challenge to my sawing abilities. Thanks again, Cam, and I hope we can work together again some day!

Sterling Silver Spiral Ring and Earrings Set

A lucky girl is going to be the recipient of this matched set of sterling silver spiral ring and earrings for Christmas this year!

Peter emailed me a description, a couple of photos and a quick sketch of the style he was after, and I took it from there.

I think the silver end cap spheres set off the hammered texture nicely!

These were fun to make, and I hope they will be well received. Thanks, Peter!

Hueso and Sterling Silver Pendant

When this hueso handcarved bone cabochon arrived at our house, I nearly kept it for myself, but my son instantly said how cool it was, and asked if he could get me to custom make a pendant for his friend, Charlotte.

The moon face is so serene!

I learned a little bit about bone and bone carving while I made it. I am always so pleased to know there are such talented people in our world!

Oxidised Sterling Silver Cushion-Shaped Ring

When your brother-in-law’s birthday comes around, what else do you give him but a custom made ring?

This ring is sterling silver, and I oxidised it with liver of sulphur to give it a fabulous matte black finish.

Perfect for a rockstar cool guy. While you’re marvelling, check out Silence The Sun* – a totally rad** band!

*Husbands may or may not also be part of said band
**Radness may not be just in the eye of close family members

Black Titanium Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Judy loves drusy, just like me, and she asked me if I could source a black drusy stone for her and create a ring.

Of course, I was happy to!

Now this ring is off to a new home in Switzerland. Thanks, Judy!

Matching Mauve Bluebell Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring and Cuff

This matching mauve bluebell drusy agate and sterling silver ring and cuff are a 21st birthday gift from my lovely customer to her niece.

Meg chose these drusy cabochons after some deliberation.. she has quite an eye for fabulous combinations!

I hope they bring many years of joy. Thanks, Meg!

Coral and Granulation Sterling Silver Ring

My lovely friend and supportive customer Elizabeth had a surprise recently, when she received this ring as an anniversary present!

Her husband, knowing Elizabeth likes my work, secretly commissioned me to make it for her.

I didn’t realise who it was for until I had nearly finished making it – then I finally put two and two together. I was so pleased! Happy anniversary, guys. May you have many, many more!

Sterling Silver Rectangle Overlay Ring

I created this ring for Cam, who wanted a masculine ring to wear.

We worked together on the design of the ring, emailing ideas back and forth until we were both happy!

Cam is very happy with his new ring, and we’re already designing his next piece. Stay tuned. Thanks, Cam! 🙂

Sterling Silver Mountain Range and Sleeping Cat Rings

Amy is visiting a couple of her dear friends in London very soon, and it will be their 30th birthdays while she is there. Amy wanted to give them something special! Together we designed a ring for each of them. A shared trip to the Andes was the inspiration for this ring:

and a love of cats is behind this one!

As quite often happens when I’m creating rings as presents, it was a challenge for Amy to find out ring sizes without anyone guessing what she was up to.. in the end she managed to get them though!

Thanks, Amy, and I hope the girls enjoy their new rings!

Malachite and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

My dear friend Carmen asked me to create a malachite bracelet for her husband, Vaji.

Malachite is believed to assist with success in business.

Good luck, Vaji, and thank you, Carmen.

If you’re in the market for a new mortgage, let me know – Vaji is your man!

the silver forge

jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray