I was commissioned to create a simple yet elegant 14K Yellow Gold Cross Necklace with some inclusion or representation of a Navajo heritage. We decided on a solid gold cross with a small turquoise accent. Below is the finished product and photos of the process used to create the piece.
Finished Product
The Process of Custom Jewelry Design - From idea to reality
Sketch to CAD to Wax to Cast
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STEP #1 - Sketch after first "brainstorming" session |
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STEP #2 - CAD/Computer rendering of Cross for Client approval |
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STEP #3 - Wax Model of Cross |
The wax model shown with chain before casting in gold.