I don't claim to be a silversmith but my work in gem cutting just
naturally led to making things to put the gems into.

My first efforts were based on past experience with sand casting. The
first pieces were simple castings that I sanded, polished and mounted
stones in a variety of methods. I then learned what amazing things
forging (hammering) does to silver. This lead to table flatware, wine
cups, rings and chains.

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