This tutorial on making a reflector ring is a comprehensive step by step illustrated guide and shows you:
- - Forming the shank and cup
- - Preparing the wire prongs / claws
- - Achieving highly polished cup
- - Basics of prong setting
- This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
- - Metal : silver or gold or other
- - Round gemstone
This detailed jewelry tutorial will show you how to make this reflector cup ring set with a gemstone. It is a highly effective method of reflecting the gemstone colour on a larger surface. At the same time this type of design protects softer gemstones from direct wear. It is a bold ring design with colour reflected all over. Many design variations can be designed from the cup reflection concept.
A very effective design to reflect and amplify the beautiful garnet gemstone colour all over the ring
