Garnet Boxed

The garnet is a stone of strength and power; this rough garnet exudes power, as an untamed, yet contained gem in a customized sterling silver box setting. A sleek, modern look with an abstract and unusual centerpiece.

Rough gemstones are trickier to set into a piece of jewelry because of their roughness.

For this ring, the first step was to create a box ring that would have enough size to contain the stone, with enough silver on the top to hug this garnet in tight.

After measuring (a lot) I saw out the pieces of sterling I will need; the ring is actually 4 different pieces of sterling, shaped and formed to fit together like a puzzle. Once they are perfectly matched, I solder the pieces together. After cleaning and polishing, I carefully start carving the top to fit the rough garnet; unlike a smooth or faceted gemstone, this setting is going to be completely asymmetrical and hug the garnet as closely as possible. Once I’m satisfied it has a good seat and enough silver to snug it down, I seat the garnet in the ring and start smoothing the silver over the sides until it has a tight fit. This involves moving the metal, with pliers or careful (light) hammering, burnishing it, nudging it into place. Once all is done, another thorough cleaning and polishing, and the garnet is boxed!

Garnet balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate, and can inspire love. It is considered a lucky stone, for love, success, and business relationships. It helps you let go of old behavior patterns and boosts self-confidence.

• Sterling Silver

• Rought Garnet

• Size 9

• 0.85 oz

• One of a kind APeiso Jewelry design

• Hand-crafted

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