Fabricating a Platinum Ring - Part 3

Step 04

Using a divider, it is easy to find the center of the ring and make sure that each side is the same length.

Step 05

Excess platinum is cut away.  These pieces are laid aside and will make the center head for the diamond

Step 06

It is important to be sure the shank is level and thus a slight hammering with a chasing hammer will do that.  Be sure to do both sides.

Step 07

Using a file, both sides of the shank are filed flat.

Step 08

Using a coarse sandpaper, both sides of the shank are made to be true.  The paper used is 150 grit Tri-mite

Jurgen