I Make Rings From World Coins. Here’s How I Do It.

22k Gold Coin selected for crafting 1870 Victoria young bun half sovereign.

Reverse of the coin (small 42 at the bottom means where it was minted)

Hole is punched in the center of the coin , the smaller the hole the bigger the band width .

Reverse of the hole punched.What is left on the coin will be on the outer part of the finished ring.

Coin ready to be pressed after annealing .(heating the coin) to make it workable.

The folding die , to help form the shape of the ring.

Coin is snugly fitted in the folding die.

After the folding process , and a few more annealing.(heating)

Shaping the coin on a ring mandrel. Tapping it down with a leather rawhide hammer.

When you get to the required size and shape.

The ring before sanding and polishing.

Sanded and polished .

The finished product.

The reeded edge of the finished ring.

Next step ...JUST GIVE IT TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE.

Thank you for you interest in one of my hobbies.

The making of a Silver ring..