Corset Ring - Side to Side Stitches silver necklace stone is greyer than it

stone is greyer than it appears in the photo despite my best efforts

This stone has little floating inclusions that create so much depth

The pattern on the silver is created by softening the silver with a torch

5 inch from top to bottom

Corset Ring - Side to Side Stitches silver necklace stone is greyer than itCorset rings have been around forever, and the very first ring I made when I started silversmithing was a version of one that was far too complicated for a beginner, and took me many days to complete. I keep it as a reminder that I've learned a thing or two over the past 2 decades! A mix of stamped and hammered textures, with side to side silver 'stitches', 3 4 inch wide at the front with a wavy tapered back for comfort, and a little patina added to