Prelude to Betty

Betty's ring that is.  I have my next commission ready to go and thought for good measure, I should do a "test" ring.  So that's exactly what I did.  I chose a lovely faceted rhodolite garnet and worked in sterling and gold to get reaquainted with the process and here is the end result:

I used 22k yellow gold for the bezel and hammer set the 8 x 10mm garnet.  The balls around the bezel are 24k yellow gold and just glow against the brushed sterling silver. 

I'm geared up and ready to go with the commission.  Look for pictures soon!