Handmade Engagement Ring by Dana Arts

[@laughy38247357075834]

These are one of the most beautiful rings I've ever seen.

[@Aspecto5]

I can't believe how it looks after polishing. Wasn't expecting that. all those nooks and crannies and it looks so spotless.

[@JustinThorup]

A fun video I made of a ring I made. :) Handmade Engagement Ring by Dana Arts

[@ProsperousKevin]

Awesome video Justin! I really liked what you did. Sure wish I had time to make something like that. Great work!

[@JustinThorup]

Thanks Kevin - Yeah I wish I had more time too. I made that ring 2 years ago and I just now finished the video on it. I hope that doesn't mean it will take me 2 more years for the next video. I'll have to try and squeeze more time out and make it happen sooner.

[@Tatiana1DisneyMania]

Wow that was really cool. Very pretty ring. ^^

[@grahamclements-turner8868]

Pretty cool looking ring Justin, nice touch with the swirls

[@jamiekoppenberg3128]

This is an AMAZING VIDEO. impressive craftsmanship!

[@geewizz3335]

I think it was majestic I love the artistry of the design stunning ring

[@JustinThorup]

Thank you.

[@BeavCoMatt]

Really cool piece Justin. Well done.

[@Tindlez]

Beautiful ring, fit for a princess :)

[@lin90210]

wow beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@premsanghari]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

This is amazing! It almost makes me want to get engaged just so I can buy that ring!!..... Oh wait, no it doesn't. I'm way too smart for that.

[@a.i.5673]

lolll what a editing :D

[@ردتفعل-ب4م]

Amazing work man I wanna make my wife's wedding ring

[@JustinThorup]

Thanks, I don't get the opportunity to hand make much anymore, but it's sure fun when I can.

[@Dr.Chi_]

stunning!

[@ВладимирМалобродский]

nice work!

[@danieljones1629]

I Called to Moran to offer my diamond engagement ring, and also with that said said, he was a sincere as well as simple expert! He was interesting and also person with me as well as has a wealth of understanding, that gave me convenience without any type of pushy sales methods. Overall, I had an excellent experience from the minute he chose up the phone to schedule me a same-day appt., to showing up in his neat, clean, and risk-free office, to market my ruby ring. Quick, very easy, and also effective! Hands down a pleasant experience and smooth process with a very realistic person!

[@JustinThorup]

Who is Moran?

[@ALC0LITE]

That is a massive rock

[@Em-he7bx]

That is amazing

[@kristiyanpenev5635]

Fantastic video and work!!! may I ask what is the small GRS vice called which is holding the ring while you are working? I tried to find it but other things come out when I search! I will be very thankfull if you can share! Thank you :)

[@JustinThorup]

Sure, it's called a GRS BenchMate. It's a must have when working with jewelry.

[@kingdomcitizen4788]

Waaaaauw very beautiful! I wish my husband was that creative :(

[@ezraedlund3681]

What is the solution that you are burning on the ring like that?

[@JustinThorup]

Ezra Edlund That is boric acid mixed with denatured alcohol. The boric acid helps prevent oxygen to reach the surface so that the solder can flow more easily. The alcohol is just to easily burn it onto the surface.

[@ezraedlund3681]

+Justin Thorup So the boric acid and alcohol are burned onto the ring and then is soldered, and then I noticed that you applied the solution a few times during the process. do you have to clean it off after a certain amount of time or will it just burn away?

[@JustinThorup]

Ezra Edlund Yes once you use the boric acid solution it's good for that session meaning you can solder a joint, or a few other spots in that area. Then you let it cool and add the ring to a pickling solution which is another acid that will take of the boric acid. Then if it needs more work somewhere you re coat it with the boric acid and start all over. Once it's headed up with the boric acid on you then also apply a flux to the spot you are soldering. The reason you add the boic acid is to keep the ring clean while soldering and the flux to keep the solder flowing in a clean environment without oxygen getting to it. If you don't use it your ring will oxidize and no solder would flow.

[@ezraedlund3681]

+Justin Thorup Thank you for explaining it to me. I'm working on making an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I was trying to figure out the correct soldering method. And of course with an engagement ring I want it to last, so I better do it right haha.

[@JustinThorup]

Ezra Edlund Good luck and the right method will just make it easier to do with less problems. Have fun making it. I'm sure she will love it.

[@BrightPoe]

my father was a goldsmith and I can say that he's an expert in this craft. too bad father time caught up on him. during his prime, he'll make that ring in a day. that is because they are paid by how many they can make not how many hours they work. but that doesn't mean quality suffers. all tools are also manual such as drill and blowtorch (where you need to kick the pump to control the air). i tried to learn it but he said i'm too weak, lol. i'm from Philippines by the way, from the jewelry capital of the country, meycauayan, bulacan.

[@laughy38247357075834]

How much would a ring like this cost?

[@JustinThorup]

A lot depends on diamond quality and metal cost at the time the ring is made, etc. If you would like a quote on a similar ring you can contact me through my site. www.danaarts.com/contact/

really beautiful ring. i'm just disappointed that this video doesn't show the actual stone setting...just after pictures

[@JustinThorup]

Lol, I got too involved and didn't really stop to film that part. If you could only see my bench and the area around me you might understand. It's a tight fit just for me to sit there. Filming is not easy for me at the bench because of this. I got what I could. Maybe another video someday I'll film stone setting.

+Justin Thorup please do! I'm currently interested in how engagement/wedding rings are made and this video is probably one of my favorite ones which results to more of my kind of ring style. Thanks for sharing it!

[@KyleTO7]

Hey I loved the music. The close up of the fire really got me going to haha. Is It a denatured alcohol /borax/tsp mix ? Awesome final product, the diamonds really made it pop!

[@JustinThorup]

Thanks, and yes it's denatured alcohol/borax. I don't measure it, just mix it how I like it.

[@eivindkofod1774]

Borax? Sure, it is not Boric acid? Borax is normally as a flux, boric acid to prevent firescale.

[@retrodoodlez4535]

Such dramatic music

[@philochristos]

If I could make a ring like that, chicks would dig me.

[@juwelierkuyper1263]

We also made a video of a handmade ring out of two existing wedding rings, take a look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHGdJqrjLKKsLM

[@cuzco1021]

LAS MANOS DEL ARTESANO EXPRESAN SU GENIO CREATIVO. ES UN ANILLO ORIGINAL Y MUY ESTETICO. SE PUEDE CAMBIAR LA MEDIDA ORIGINAL A MÁS GRANDE? SABES CON LA EDAD ALGUNOS TENDEMOS A GANAR PESO CORPORAL. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TU TRABAJO!!!

[@JustinThorup]

Si se puede cambiar la medida original a mas grande. No es una problema.

[@jusss5168]

What is your topic

[@JustinThorup]

+Justin Thorup Rings

[@jusss5168]

My Real name is Justin William Thorup i sewear to godddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jubileecasablancas1427]

Why the epic music ? Super annoying

[@JustinThorup]

+Jubilee Casablancas Just having some fun. It was that or nothing and I choose music.

[@deream7755]

Turn the volume down... but I personally liked it!

[@honeyhernandez91]

Jubilee Casablancas wow I had no Idea what it took to make a ring , wow amazing . I wish I had the skills like you. I've been trying to find someone to make me a custom bracelet , do you know anyone you suggest ?

[@JustinThorup]

What kind of bracelet? Email me and we can talk. [e-mail]

[@honeyhernandez91]

Jubilee Casablancas Hey Justin, Just letting you know I did email you.