Wow! what a great little tour of your silver smithing! I loved following you here, almost felt the sweat!
And that second ring is gorgeous!! The black to the silver with the rough looking sunstone is really really nice! I like it much more than the first one, it has so much personality in a way (and you should totally give it to your bestie, if you manage to let go of it, I would be so incredibly happy with a present like that!)
What a great post, you got a new follower! Would love to see how you polish those stones! <3
Edit: just realised I am already following you
Thank you thank you!!! I really appreciate your perspective!! I agree I adore the oxidized silver-toned such contrast! I did end up giving it to her and she loves it... I'll be interested to see how my fabrication holds up as she is notoriously hard on her jewellery. I am away on vacation right now but looking forward to getting back to the bench and sharing the journey!
Cheers!!