Proposing with a natural pearl

[barbie biggs]

The bunny ring is wonderful. I love the originality, the perseverance to an idea and the ability to start with such enthusiasm for giving her something she really wanted ("she's obsessed with bunnies"), and to finish what he started with such panache! Wish we could thank him for sharing such a 'spirit of the Magi' kind of story with us.
Jeremy: thank you for sharing this story with us. It's great to see that some people will actually go to such lengths to find just the right tools, (a perfect pearl, gold, etc.) and make a ring for their beloved with their own hands.

[danachit]

"I've never made jewelry before"

Is he serious?

That story was amazing!

Although, I would liken that to someone saying "I've never cooked anything before but whipped up this little carmelized onion, morel mushroom, cheese and cream potato stack with a side of sliced steak on a smear of balsamic reduction with thyme and dried cherries."

[Valeria101]

Well, we don't know what background this guy has... perhaps he is more comfortable working with metal or started with some related skills. Also, he worked with metal clay, took that material at 'face value' as a credible stand in for traditional precious metal use... and does not seem to know that polishing and plating it is not a straightforward proposition, so that does sound like a gifted beginner's tale.

I wonder how long before precious metal clay will make its way in the beaders' forum here.


Btw. that recipe sounds awesome! (it is almost lunch time)

[GemGeek]

Well, we don't know what background this guy has... perhaps he is more comfortable working with metal or started with some related skills. Also, he worked with metal clay, took that material at 'face value' as a credible stand in for traditional precious metal use... and does not seem to know that polishing and plating it is not a straightforward proposition, so that does sound like a gifted beginner's tale.

I wonder how long before precious metal clay will make its way in the beaders' forum here.


Btw. that recipe sounds awesome! (it is almost lunch time)

You have a point about the finishing on the ring. Precious Metal Clay has a much lower density, so it tends to be porous, leading to pitting during polishing. The idea of one of those darling ears breaking off is almost too much to contemplate...

[pattye]

Maybe she will wind up wearing this ring on a chain, and not so much on her finger?

I do love the whole idea, so sentimental, and have had adorable pet bunnies.

Have been curious about PMC, so that was fascinating also.

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[AnnaDK]

That is so adorable! Like a white bunny tail.

[mikehrz]

Great. Now, whatever I do for a proposal, I will have to live knowing that I can never, ever live up to the standard set by this guy.

Just great.

[GemGeek]

Great. Now, whatever I do for a proposal, I will have to live knowing that I can never, ever live up to the standard set by this guy.

Just great.

Very Funny! I suggest you don't show her the article!