ALL ABOUT RINGS.

Design Theory Presentation.

Gillian Lawrence

Different metals used in ring

manufacturing.

TYPES OF RINGS....

• Engagement(betrothal,

Promise to marry)Diamond Ring.White gold

• Wedding band(eternal love)gold

• Promise ring(Pre engagement ring. Signifies commitment)

SIGNET RING

(finger ring bearing an engraved signet

, family crest)

STYLES......

KNIFE EDGE SHANK

HALF ROUND BAND

FLAT BANDS

White gold etched

SOLITARE

• Single stone

...SIGNETOVAL

COMPONENTS....

SHOULDERS...

SHANK

flat

round

square

triangle

SETTING.....

CLAW SETTING

Tube setting

Back and front view

Channel setting

Tension setting

Pave setting

Swiss setting

Diamonds sunken

Bezel setting

Cluster setting

Wire wrapping

EngravingYellow gold rings with inside engraving

SURFACE TREATMENT..

Lost wax casting

The process allows for improved hardness and colour variation which in turn broadens the market for gold products. 

Beaded Rings

• http://www.weddingideasmag.com/planning-your-wedding/jewellery/782-your-wedding-ring-buyers-guide.html

• http://www.engagementrings-diamond.com• http://wedding-rings-diamonds.blogspot.com

/2011/04/promise-rings-promise-rings-for-men.html

• http://www.mokume-gane.com/index.php?page=designing_your_ring&subpage=styles_profiles

• http://www.love2have.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=766 http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/articles/2004/apr04/0404pb1.html