Corset Ring - Side to Side Stitches silver necklace Hand-forged silver dragonfly with 14k

Hand-forged silver dragonfly with 14k goldfill wire wrap detailing

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

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

beautifully perched on a hand textured wide silver band

Corset Ring - Side to Side Stitches silver necklace Hand-forged silver dragonfly with 14kCorset 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