Black Onyx Brilliance Ring - wire wrap with Swarovski
Black Onyx gemstone, much to my surprise, is a perfect foil for the brilliance of Swarovski crystals. In this random wire wrapped ring, the blank onyx carries the glory or Swarovski pearls and crystals to dramatic effect.
Not for the wall flower, this ring exudes strength, clear thought, decisiveness with touches of femininity and controlled joyful exuberance.
Construction Notes
I am always playing with the never-ending surprising ways that wire wrapping ends up forming their desired outcomes when you play with them with abandon. The dramatic contrast of colors here fully supported the trend of mix wires (silver, copper, brass – 0.7mm).
underside Black Onyx Brilliance Ring - wire wrap with Swarovski
The ring band is made first, braiding combined with simple parallel lines to about the approximate desired ring size.
With (long length) thinner wires (0.4mm), randomly but securely attach onyx stone and embellish with an assortment of Swarovski crystals and pearls.
Once that is firm and secure, create the ring circle (to appropriate size) using a ring mandrel.
Finish off the ends of the wires with swirls, etc.
Work harden (with hammer or mallet) the ring band whilst on the mandrel.
Ring Size (adult): adjustable
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