From the Bench · The Wolf Collection
An Imperial Topaz Wolf Ring for Andres
An 18k yellow gold wolf ring carved around a 5.26 ct emerald-cut cherry imperial topaz.

Andres chose a natural cherry imperial topaz, emerald cut and 5.26 carats, for a wolf ring in 18k yellow gold.
Carol carved the ring in wax around the stone, refining the wolves on each shoulder before casting, then set the topaz and finished the gold by hand.
On receiving it he wrote that it was extremely detailed and well finished, and that the cherry topaz was gorgeous.
The making, stage by stage

01The cherry topaz

025.26 ct, emerald cut

03Wax blank

04Stone and wax

05Carving

06The wolves emerge

07Cast in 18k

08Set

09Finished

10Presented
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