Re: Newbie request for advice

Peter W. Rowe  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 12:49:16 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "-SP-" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
> >> Peter, there is something else about the original image - to me, it
> >>looks as though it could be some kind of black line under a dome of
> >>coloured clear material, even a coloured glass cab maybe? The cartoon
> >>image, with its highlights and reflections, looks like this to me. I'm
> >>just thinking of the rings that may be produced here, gotta get it
> >>right first.
> 
> It does indeed look domed, your right. <snip>

Thanks to all for the help! For what it's worth, I've since found a
production sketch and I believe the ring is meant to be flat on top as
Peter says:
http://ohtori.nu/gallery/sketchbook/Misc08.gif

I'll certainly look into finding some casting wax then, though I've
got to admit I'm rather intimidated by the idea of carving my own ring
shape... I might look into finding a jeweler somewhere nearby (I'm in
the UK) to do it for me, as you say.

If having the rings cast is impractical, am I likely to be able to
find similarly shaped rings with blank settings somewhere, which I
could simply add a flat version of the seal to? I'm thinking of rings
sold for purposes of adding gems and suchlike.

Thanks again,
Tasha