Gold ring

[Fifer]

Bit of a, grim one troops but genuine reason for asking how much gold would I have to melt to make a, ring with a small compartment to hold some ashes not me doing the melting obviously lol. But I notice some members here melt silver and I wonder can it be done with gold and what would be the cost involved in this? 

Many thanks 

Fifer 

[Fifer]

@BackyardBullion

[Rll1288]

I had some of my Fathers ring put into a gold ring for my Mother... but that was done through the crematorium.... they put the ashes in some form of silicon or something and then set it in a ring as per a precious stone

[Fifer]

Lovely idea! My enquiry is regarding a family pet that has just died.. 

 I know lol 🤦‍♂️ but my daughters devastated and the prices I'm seeing online for 925 silver rhodium plated is scandalous I'm thinking I can do better with, some of the silver I hold just, need someone to make it for me 

[BackyardBullion]

I totally understand the pain of losing a pet. 

As silly as some nick nacks might sound to others it can really help people cope with the grieving process to have a bit of the animal with them always. 

Unfortunately I don't have the skills to make a compartment style ring. Also, I don't work with gold sadly!

[Thelonerangershorse]

One for sale on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-18ct-Gold-Enamel-Pearl-Mourning-Ring-With-Compartment-1868-IN-MEMORIA/274562704861?hash=item3fed3665dd:g:BOYAAOSwPDtfpCqt

 

[Fifer]

7 hours ago, BackyardBullion said:

I totally understand the pain of losing a pet. 

As silly as some nick nacks might sound to others it can really help people cope with the grieving process to have a bit of the animal with them always. 

Unfortunately I don't have the skills to make a compartment style ring. Also, I don't work with gold sadly!

Cheers fella if was just a, thought the website she picked a, ring for was coming in at £189 for sterling silver and £500 for 9ct gold! Thought I could do better with the gold I have at home but hey ho back to the drawing board 

[Fifer]

3 hours ago, Thelonerangershorse said:

One for sale on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-18ct-Gold-Enamel-Pearl-Mourning-Ring-With-Compartment-1868-IN-MEMORIA/274562704861?hash=item3fed3665dd:g:BOYAAOSwPDtfpCqt

 

Thanks, for the suggestion but I don't think shed wear that she's 15 and very "image concious" lol 

[Rll1288]

I am planning to make (well remake) my wife’s and my wedding rings... Mine had to be cut off after a cycling mishap and hers was wearing thin. I have watched a few YouTube videos on casting them and you can get “blanks” .. I have in stainless steel to use. I am sure you can get ones that would allow addition of something to house the thing you want

[Hunter87]

Maybe something like this? They post you a collection kit and you return it with the ashes and they will make the ring for you. 

https://treeofopals.com/product/cremation-ashes-ring/

[StackemHigh]

I know there are many manufacturing jewellers in most cities and some towns. I'd give some of them a phone to get a price. That way you would get something wellcrafted in your choice of metal and a design that would be desirable