American Jewelry from New Mexico

View Kristin's iconic work as part of an exhibition that examines adornment in New Mexico dating back to 450 CE.

Silver Ring with Roller-printed Texture and Amethyst
2013
(Intro to Silversmithing: Private Weekend Intensive)

1" x .75"x .25"
sterling silver sheet, fine silver bezel wire, amethyst cabochon

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication (hard, medium and easy high temperature silver solder), roller-printed texture on sterling silver sheet, sizing, sawing, filing, shaping, bezel cup fabrication, cabochon stone setting, oxidation/patina, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth

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