Project 2 Part 2 of 18, Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

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Project 2 Part 2 of 18. South Texas Jewelry Style, Half Dead Oak Jewelry, Arts and Crafts. Making Jewelry, A step by step video of a jewelry project, the creation of a sterling silver and turquoise ring, one of a kind and at a reasonable price.
SOUTH TEXAS TURQUOISE AND STERLING SILVER RING

Affordable originality, this South Texas Turquoise Silver Ring is an absolute beauty! This is South Texas jewelry at its finest. This outstanding ring features a large, hand cut stone of genuine Turquoise. This gorgeous stone of Turquoise has been set in shimmering Sterling Silver. The large hand made, Sterling Silver band shank adds an eye-catching glimmer. This beautiful ring is 1/2" wide and 1" long. Just let us know what size you need it in. Signed with Dwayne McGee's mark (The Half Dead Oak) and stamped Sterling. . I hope you enjoy this ring as much as I enjoyed making it.




We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the Jewelry is truly hand made in South Texas. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has or can be included with this item.

What is the South Texas Style

First off it's elegantly rustic, unique, independent, and with original style, handmade, custom designed and manufacturers in south Texas, by true south Texans (that means born and raised here). It's all things cowboy, farmer, vacareo and warrior.

The style featuring such design elements as stars, longhorns, horns, bone, horses, cattle, cowhides, brands, rope, spurs, cowboy hats, bandanas, Conchos, barbwire, adobe brick, stucco, and many others. Unique variations like the Texas Ranger Star, twisted longhorn's, arched crown, Initials or Brands, and lariats really stand out. Items are made more unique and personalized by the use of natural local materials, old and distressed wood and metals. You could say it's a Cross-pollination of Texas, Western, Country and Mexican. It reflects the "South Texas/Western Heritage of the rancher, horseman, rodeo man, farmer and lovers of the remote and rugged South Texas outdoors, the country way of life, living in your denims, (and loving every minute of it) and a fondness for livestock and working in the soil.

The items are pretty much functional. However they are created, carved, cutout, stamped, or painted, they are for rugged folks and places that our culture has not yet mellowed out.

Almost anything can take on the South Texas Style, furniture, apparel, jewelry, even your homes.

This art style depicts the stories and truths of south Texas.




Additionally the style should have no mass production runs, and should be individually hand crafted. The work evolves as it is created, it reflects the artist and consumer that purchases the piece by integrating the customer's passion with the artist's own.

To see sweet Jewelry at a sweet price go to www.HalfDeadOakJewelry.etsy.com

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  • this is an awesome video! i am going to be teaching myself how to make sterling silver jewelry without taking a class.... i have the torches and all.... wish me luck!

  • @sbeer6er good luck, but I recomend you read a few jewelry fabracation books from cover to cover and at the end remember there are many and new ways to skin a cat.

  • you need to put the camera closer so we can see.Had a hard time understanding exactly what you met.

  • @trekranger, wish I had a better camera to, maybe some day, as to the (understanding exactly what you met) I was speaking South Texas; it’s the only language I know.

  • Did not sound like you had a speech impediment:>} lol......You were just talking

    too low for me to hear. I watched the entire series and learned so much. I

    love the idea of the hair dryer because I am always blowing solder off my pieces

    with the torch. Also love how you open up the ring circle so it fits better.

    Lots of great instruction. Thanks again. Sally

  • Youre most likely the only person that has ever said I was talking to low; my voice has a tendency to boom out. Glad you were able to gleam some things of use from the videos. Let me know if I can ever help. See you along the trail.

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  • Well I made those four rings about a size 9 (US). I know it sounds like I have a speech impediment, but I don't its just that south Texas dialect, it all comes out slow and sounding Germen, Mexican, or Polish.  Oh and Im grateful you for the kind appraisal.

  • What size do you make all of your rings? I couldn't understand on the video. These videos are wonderful - I've been watching them all day and have gained so much confidence. Thanks so much.

  • Thanks, Glad to help, E-me if I can ever help further.

  • Really good review of what i learned in class recently. thanks!

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