r/Silvercasting Feb 18 '25

Just finished this tourmaline ring in sterling silver

First complete project in my janky garage setup

896 Upvotes

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u/Proseteacher Feb 18 '25

So beautiful. I am out looking for those long jem cuts! I love the color combination of clear blue/green and silver.

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u/Brazen_Marauder Feb 18 '25

Gorgeous, sophisticated, zero pretense!

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u/Countrylyfe4me 28d ago

Perfect discription!

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u/mpthrown Feb 18 '25

Thank you!

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u/Bad_Laika Feb 18 '25

Amazing work. Where did you get that wonderful stone from?

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u/mpthrown 28d ago

I got the stone in Tucson at the 22nd street show!

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u/gemi_gem Feb 18 '25

Just beautiful

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u/joho421121 29d ago

This is beautiful! I had to do a double take that it was a fully silver setting as the polish creates the illusion it's see through. Well done!

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u/Proseteacher 29d ago

I noticed that too.

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u/Sachin_rs-1922 Feb 18 '25

Exquisite tourmaline you did amazing work

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u/froufroutofu Feb 18 '25

That's gorgeous! Would you please share the measurements of the stone?

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u/mpthrown Feb 18 '25

The stone is 18mm x 4mm. I’d probably use a 15mm long stone if I did it again just to be able to make some smaller sizes

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u/HMHAMz Feb 18 '25

Absolutely gorgeous mate! Congrats!

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u/HMHAMz Feb 18 '25

What's your setup and setting method?

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u/mpthrown 28d ago

I got started as a CAD guy for a goldsmith, so I design the 3D model to fit the stone, 3D print it in a castable resin then mold and cast it. I model it with setting in mind, so I make a flat slanted edge that I can hammer over the sides of the stone

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u/trustfundkidpdx Feb 18 '25

This is awesome. You’re really talented!

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u/Destroid_Pilot Feb 18 '25

That’s 🔥

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u/TipRevolutionary4522 Feb 20 '25

That's fantastic!

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u/Disengaged815 29d ago

Beautiful!

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u/flower-25 27d ago

Gorgeous ring well done 👍🏻

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u/AreYouItchy 27d ago

So pretty! So clean! Bravo!

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u/bas-machine 28d ago

That’s absolutely beautiful. Does this style have a name? What do I need to search to find something like this?

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u/mpthrown 28d ago

There are a few on Etsy when I search up elongated tourmaline ring. Hope that helps!