Joris designs and makes unique. gold, silver and platinum jewelry for individuals, galleries and stores. Jewelry repairs and alterations are welcomed. Located in London Ontario Canada, he welcomes new commissions.
Joris Van Daele, joris@JorisArt.com – 519-694-2786
Mr. Blue, my cat associate and me in the studio.
Some of the steps involved from design to finished ring:
A page from my notebook and some emeralds 
99.9999% (pure) gold, 24K 
Melting pure gold with while alloy which will make 14K white gold 
Melted gold is poured into a mold to make an ingot 
Using a rolling mill, the ingot is flattened 
14K gold ready to work
Now, we have a chunk and sheet of white gold to make the ring with. Next instalment, fabrication…