Saw Cut Triscalia Band This pierced design was hand-cut in wax to create this open design. The three pointed triscalias travel around to meet the plain back of the band, giving it a more comfortable feel. If you would like a more solid ring with this design, check out our Triscalia All Around band, medium (WB-96b). Catalogue Number WB-149 Get a Quote!

Two Leaves Wide Band This beautiful band shows two leaves growing together, a perfect symbol of any relationship. The two leaves delicately unfurl between two rims. This ring measures 8.25mm all the way around the band. We also have thinner versions of this design with our Two Leaves Medium Band (WB-38) and Thin Band (WB-39). Catalogue Number WB-39a Get a Quote!

6x4mm Double Triscalia Ring This ring features a 6x4mm gemstone within the knotwork of two triscalia. It is 8.5mm wide in the center front and tapers down to a more comfortable 2.5mm around the back. If you prefer a smaller stone, check out our 3mm Double Triscalia Ring (RS-72). This setting can accommodate either a faceted or cabochon stone. Catalogue Number RS-72a Get a Quote!

6x4mm Grapes on Vine Three Ring Weld This is the ring we call our Rock Star Piece. It is all three Grapes on the Vine rings (RS-83, 83a, 83b) combined to create one stunner of a ring. Of course, this ring can still be purchased as 3 seperate rings if that is prefered. This setting can accommodate faceted or cabochon stones. Catalogue Number RS-83c Get a Quote!

Snake Ring Calling all charmers! We Muses actually love all kinds of lizards. Snake, in particular, always get a bad wrap. They are mystical, aloof creatures, good for protection and magical amplification. The snake slithers around your finger, the back of the ring just as detailed as the front. Catalogue Number RN-8 Get a Quote!

Mountains Wide Band This ring was inspired by the time Da'oud spent nestled next to the Rockies at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. You can see Pikes Peak, The Grand Tetons, and even a volcano. The design is pierced, giving it a more open design. It is 8.6mm wide all the way around the band. If you prefer a narrower version, check out our Mountains Narrow Band (WB-86). Catalogue Number WB-85 Get a Quote!

6x4mm Grapes on the Vine 3 Stone Ring This ring, featuring a 6x4mm stone in the center, has twirling grapevines and small grapes ready for the harvest. The two side stones measure 2.5mm and add sparkle to the overall design. It measures 7.75mm wide at the center stone and 2.45mm around the back of the band. This ring has two different compliments that fit the design, one for the top and one for the bottom. We also have a version with all three rings together. This setting can accommodate a faceted or cabochon stone. Catalogue Number RS-83 Get a Quote!

Forget-me-Nots and Ivy Tapered band Small Forget-me-not flowers are nestled into vines of English Ivy in this lovely tapered band. The front measures 7.5mm in the front and tapers down to a more comfortable 4mm around the back. It is a perfect band for anyone who doesn't like bulky rings but wants the look of a wider band. Catalogue Number WB-40 Get a Quote!

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THe Mohs Hardness Scale You may have heard the Muses talking about a stones hardness, particularly in comparison to other stones. It is not just some figurative comparison we are making, but an actual measure of hardness of the mineral that comes from the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness . The Mohs Hardness scale (as it is referred to in the jewelry industry) is not a linear scale. Fluorite at 4 is not half as hard as topaz at 8 but topaz is half the hardness of corundum at 9. And diamonds are 4 times as hard as corundum even though they are right next to each other on the scale. Because of this discrepency, the Mohs Hardness scale is not used in industrial applications, purely in a gemological context. The scale also does not account for toughness or strength. An emerald has a hardness of 7.5-8, but it is not a very tough stone, due to the inclusions which naturally occur in the crystal. You will see things like dirt and teeth listed on the scale so as to let a person know what will be able to scratch or etch a stone. Dirt can scratch opal, so make sure to take off your Opal ring when hanging out at the beach. This scale shows things like bone can scratch amber, so we suggest you don't chew on your new Amber ring if you van avoid it.

Our Process Lost Wax casting is an ancient metal smithing technique wherein a design is carved in wax from which a mold is made for the desired metal. We specialize in casting precious metals, 14k gold and sterling silver in particular. Keep reading to learn more about the Lost Wax Casting process! Wax Carving and Setting the Sprue Once the wax design is created, it's time to set it on a sprue. In casting, a sprue is the passage through which a molten material is introduced into a mold, and the term also refers to the excess material which solidifies in the sprue passage. In sand casting, the sprue is formed by a dowel which is removed from the sand to make the hole into which the metal is poured. Sprues can serve as filters, heat sinks, and as feeders. Bronze in particular has a high shrinkage rate as it is cooling; a sprue can continue to provide molten metal to the casting, provided it is large enough to retain its heat and stay liquid, as metal in the main casting cools and shrinks. The design of the sprue and runner system can be also utilized to trap unwanted dross and sand from continuing into the main cavity; this may include adding porous material to the runners, or designing the sprue to eject the dross to the side of the sprue using cyclonic separation. Making an Investment The sprued wax pattern is dipped into a slurry of fine refractory material, known as investment material; one example of this is silica. This fine material is used first to give a smooth surface finish and reproduce fine details. During the primary coat(s), the sand will typically be a zircon-based, as zirconium is less likely to react with the molten metal when poured into the shell. The cluster is then dipped into a fluidized bed, rain tower sander, or by hand into a sand-like stucco, which is dry crystalline silica of a controlled grain size, and allowed to dry. These secondary coats usually are mullite, molochite, chamotte, or fused silica refractory material. This step is repeated until the investment is the required thickness, which is usually 5 to 15 mm (0.2 to 0.6 in). As an alternative to multiple dips the cluster is placed upside-down in a casting flask and then liquid investment material is poured into the flask. The flask is then vibrated to allow entrapped air to escape and help the investment material fill in all of the details. Prior to silica, a mixture of plaster and fire-proof material such as chamotte was used. An alternative to using silica is a slurry of ethyl silicate (alcohol-based and chemically set), colloidal silica (water-based, also known as silica sol, set by drying) or a hybrid of these controlled for pH and viscosity. Melting and Spinning The investment is allowed to completely dry, which can take 24 to 48 hours. It is then turned upside-down and placed in an oven to melt out or vaporized the wax. The melted wax can be recovered and reused, although often it is simply burned up, this is called burnout. At this point metal casting grain of the desired ring material is melted for pouring. The molten metal is then poured into the mold by a centrifugal caster. A centrifugal caster is used as a means of casting small, detailed parts or jewelry. An articulated arm is free to spin around a vertical axle, which is driven by an electric motor or a spring. The entire mechanism is enclosed in a tub or drum to contain hot metal should the mold break or an excess of metal be used. A small amount of metal in a crucible (a sort of ceramic pan) next to the mold is heated with a torch. When the metal is molten the arm is released, forcing (by centrifugal force) the metal into the mold. The high forces imposed on the metal overcome the viscosity, resulting in a finely detailed workpiece. A similar advantage is obtained by vacuum casting. Quenching the flask and preparing the ring The flask is cooled and the investment material is blasted or chipped off. This is usually done in a bucket of cold water. Once the quenching is done, the silicone sand is carefully removed from around the cast. The ring is now ready to be prepped for setting. The ring goes through a long process of grinding (4-5 different wheels) and polishing (another 4-5 wheels) before it can be set with a stone or even just ready to be sold!