It was winter and the snow fell thick and silent around the store. We were up to our ears in custom work, but never too busy to turn away one more.

A woman came to us with a pile of scrap gold and a sapphire. She wanted a ring made for her daughter, a nurse here in Cadillac. Because of the physical demands of nursing, a high setting or multiple prongs can be very obstructive and even dangerous to patients. Our challenge was to build it securely, while making sure that there was nothing to catch, snag, scratch, or tear. The ring also had to be built heavy to withstand daily wear and tear.

We melted down her gold, added fresh, and set the stone low into a heavy bezel:

The diamonds were set deep into the band on the side, protecting them from future wear and tear. European corners added weight, stability, and style to the band:

The ring finished out beautifully, and there’s another generation or two of wear left in that setting!

Have a favorite stone ring that needs new life? Want to see your old yellow gold wedding set converted to white gold? Email us!