Step 1: The Design Process
Hunting for suitable engagement rings requires careful attention to the dilemma of concealing the purchase while making sure your loved one will adore the design. I resolved this issue through my girlfriend’s participation in a simulated market research survey initiated by a friend who operated a nonexistent online jewellery store. The innovative design method delivered the necessary information about her preferred stone shape and band design. During the process, I discovered the crucial thing that I had previously disregarded.
Step 2: Preparing the Metal
The process started with raw platinum that evolved to the required diameter by using an extruder with hand-powered cranking. Custom diamond jewelry design often requires precise and careful adjustments, as each piece is tailored to fit unique specifications. The ring production needed at least ten to fifteen repeated filter changes using distinct measurement openings. The metal required annealing after each reshaping treatment to minimize stress strains and preserve its structural integrity. Annealing the platinum needed to take place on a clean surface since contamination would affect the process. I finalized the metal strip by cutting it to length after achieving the appropriate thickness while making both ends flat for upcoming steps.
Step 3:Shaping the Ring
I proceeded to bend the metal strip into an oval form with constant care. Chipping and moulding the metal twice resulted in a smooth and secure area where the ends met. Platinum’s high strength level demanded both careful and prolonged bending work.
Step 4:Brazing the Ring Closed
A ring with continuous flow required the application of an oxy-acetylene torch to join all metal sections. Platinum needs higher heat than electronics soldering because it requires a glowing red appearance before solder addition. Upon reaching the appropriate temperature the solder material easily bonded between the joint surfaces when applied.
Step 5: Achieving a Perfect Circle
The ring was next shaped for perfection as a complete circle. The ring received regular flipping as I used a mandrel together with a hammer to achieve even shaping.
The specialized press included various cavity sizes which I used to make progressive changes in the ring’s size while maintaining symmetry and proper dimensions.
Step 6: Initial Sanding
The process required sanding as a vital element throughout its steps. The ring received flat surface sanding on all its exterior interior and sides using both a flat sanding tool and a rotary tool. This procedure made the surface ready for upcoming changes and simultaneously refined all uneven edges.
Step 7: preparation work for setting the stone.
I made the ring smaller by one half-size because adding the setting would increase its size. I cut an opening through the ring for the setting while working with perpendicular angles at 45 degrees. I placed the premade setting inside with gentle tension so it would stay tightly fitted before beginning the brazing process.
Step 8: Attaching the Setting
I used the oxy-acetylene torch to carefully attach the setting onto the ring through brazing. Applying heat with care was essential during this stage because overheating led to damage to the piece. The platinum reached a state of red-hot before the soldering material was applied for strong bonding.
Step 9: Final Sanding and Polishing
I proceeded to finish the ring after the setting was in a firm position. I applied both hand sanding combined with rotating tools to eliminate extra solder while producing a smooth and polished finish. The surface became flawless because I used successively finer sandpaper that culminated with 1500-grit sandpaper.
Step 10: Diamond Setting
Expert expertise in diamond setting required me to find a professional in San Francisco for the job. The ring’s secure placement during the process showed great fascination because the stone demanded proper placement to stay in place for many decades.
Step 11: The Finished Ring
The long hours of work resulted in a platinum engagement ring which the artisan made from scratch with deep personal significance.
