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Sketch
Every piece starts as lines on paper, then as a wireframe on screen: the shape of the band, the height of the stone, the reach of each prong.
Scroll to build the ring
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Cast
The drawing becomes solid metal. At this stage the surface is dull and unfinished, a rough form still waiting for its detail.
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Set
The stone is placed and the prongs are closed over it, one at a time, until it sits level and secure.
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Polish
Fine abrasives bring the metal to a mirror shine, or to a soft brushed grain. Then the piece meets the light for the first time.