I don’t think you’re really a stranger to the topic of rings if you’re talking about them. If you’re not quite satisfied with any of the rings sold on the market, I think you might be interested in the next question I’m going to ask you. Do you want to have a ring made just for you? If so, then start reading this article with me. I’m sure you’ll get something out of it!

Step 1: Initial processing of the finger ring

Raw materials

Would you feel rare if I told you that aluminum is actually the most valuable metal on earth? Of course, the value referred to here does not mean monetary value, but aluminum is a metal that is very difficult to manufacture. Today, we have chosen aluminum as the raw material for our rings. One is that the price of aluminum is cheaper than other metals commonly used to make rings. The second is that aluminum is not a very hard metal, so it can also be used quickly by people who are new to ring making. Here it is better for you to be able to get an aluminum ring before you have to spend a lot of time on the matter of casting the ring subsequently.

Tools

There aren’t really a lot of tools to prepare here, but I won’t deny that it does include some of the more specialized tools. Here are the details. The first one is a metal lathe. The second tool is a drill. The third is an engraving tool that you need to use for engraving, you can choose a pneumatic engraver, because pneumatic engraving machines are one of the more common engraving tools on the market today, and the steps to operate them are relatively simple for beginners. The last is to measure the size of the measurement tools that need to be used, such as calipers or micrometers.

Some dimensions you need to know

It says that when we make a ring, you need to have at least one type of measuring tool on hand. So what do the measurements we need to know include? In a nutshell, there are two types of sizes you need to know, one is the size of the ring (if you don’t know how to measure it, you can look up tutorials on how to measure it online). The other is the size of the stone you need to set into the ring. There are also two cases here, if the gemstone you want to set is round, then you only need to measure the diameter of the gemstone. If the stone you want to set is rectangular, then you need to measure the length and width of the stone separately.

Practical operation

As you can see in the picture, you need to work an aluminum rod into a ring, and the tool used here is a drill press. I would suggest that it’s best if you don’t make the ring too thin all at once. Retain enough thickness so that you can make minor modifications subsequently. Next, you’ll need to get out your file, or engraver. Do some preliminary work on the ring’s band, first initially adjusting the ring to the thickness you want. If necessary, you may also need to use some distinctly colored markers to reduce any mistakes that may occur during the engraving process.

Step 2: Make the stone setting base for the ring

Before making a setting mount, you must know exactly the size of the stone you want to set. Then, only then will you be able to create a setting base that fits the size of the gemstone better. At this point, an engraving machine is an essential tool. This is because even the easiest four prong setting can take quite a bit of time to carve by hand alone. After you’ve decided how the stone will be set, you’re ready to get your hands dirty. Of course, for more details, you may need to find more detailed videos to observe first.

Step 3: Polishing

When you have created the prototype of your ring, you are ready to sand and polish your ring. There are quite a few tools that you need to use here, besides the most common sandpaper, you may also need to prepare a cleaning pad that is large enough in area. If the conditions allow, you can also prepare a polishing wheel. This will increase the efficiency of your work when polishing. In addition, you also need to prepare some polishing compounds to make the polishing more effective. Prepare as many polishing compounds of different coarseness as possible. This step also requires you to have the patience to do the polishing, so it is always good to take your time and be careful!

Step 4: Installation of Gems

For this step, there is only one tool that you need to use and that is the pliers. All you need to do is to place the gemstone onto the base of the gemstone that you have just made and then use the pliers to tighten the base of the set gemstone. This step is very simple, but there is one more thing you need to pay attention to and that is to be careful not to use too much force, if your gemstone can’t be made as strong as a diamond, you’d better be careful not to break your gemstone by clamping it.

In fact, by this point, the process of making a ring has actually been described. But it is actually only some very simple descriptions that have been made, and it is not really that easy to operate. If you still have questions about any of the steps in the article, you can go to some of the big website platforms and type in the relevant characters to find some pictures or video tutorials. If you are able to, you may also look for your nearest jewelry engraving studio, where there are more professional personnel who can give you more professional guidance.