106/365 twin towers 3

Playing around with scale and yesterday's ring. Of course if you were this close you would see windows, I tried to minimize the problem by shooting the ring in silhouette against the sun.

the ring in sterling silver

original Google Sketchup design

my first ring

On the left is my first ring, and second ever bezel, made about 2 1/2 years ago. The ring on the right has a faux bezel, the metal 'cab' is actually soldered down (work smarter, not harder).

Danielle Miller-Gilliam

Danielle Miller-Gilliam of Danielle Miller Jewelry creates both modern and organic work that is very finely finished, and much of it is kinetic. I have long been an admirer of her jewelry. Here is her gorgeous and elegant sterling silver Growth ring, her 25th in the Ring a Day series.

13/365 ring for Haiti

A monumental earthquake shook Port-au-Prince yesterday, thousands have died and the presidential palace has toppled in one of the poorest countries in the world. I took some time to reflect on the tragedy and suffering today. I am so grateful that all of my beloved friends and family are healthy and well.

nickel silver, sterling silver

10/365 button ring no spike

This ring does nothing. The button depresses, but does nothing. I'm still playing with the design, I wasn't happy with the way the bottom attached to the last one. This one is more stable, but I don't care for the look of the round tabs on the sides. I want the bottom to be removable so that it can be repaired if need be.

I do prefer the scale of this one. I plan to wear it around, and if people ask me what the button is for I will tell them that I made two button rings and one stabs me in the finger, then I will ask them if they want to press the button. I think I'm going to learn a lot about my friends.