Creating a Gold Snake Ring with James Cleland

Written by Sara Graham

Go behind the scenes with our co-owner and artist in residence James Cleland as he crafts a handmade 14 karat gold serpent ring!

The first step to creating this one-of-a-kind custom serpent ring is to choose the metal. James has chosen 14 karat yellow gold, a soft and malleable metal that is not only beautiful but also is perfect for the curvy design that this ring will have.

If you look closely, you can also see the tiny etches made into the gold to mimic the detail of a snake’s body!

This ring, a custom piece for a client, is special for its curvy design. Using pliers, James creates winding curves of gold.

In addition to being a unique statement piece, these snake rings are so versatile. We chose to set a diamond in the snake’s head, but you may choose any gemstone you like!

As the curves are finished, it is ready for polishing before being set with a gemstone.

After being set with a tiny diamond, it is ready for the client!

Want your own custom snake ring? We can create anything your heart desires! Simply use our contact form below!

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Sara Graham

Sara Graham is the founder and director of EngageTaste, a St. Louis web design and branding studio, and a Squarespace Platinum Circle Designer and Certified Squarespace Trainer. Since 2013, she has completed more than a thousand projects for clients across virtually every industry and continent. Her path to web design ran through nearly a decade of global sustainability strategy at HOK and years of journalism for Zagat, Sauce Magazine, and the Riverfront Times. One taught her to think in structure; the other taught her to listen for the story.

https://www.engagetaste.com
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