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Cleves Ring: Completed

July 14, 2008 by WendyB

Remember the wax model of my Cleves Ring? Here’s the finished version in silver. These are just photos I took myself, rather than the professional photos that will eventually appear on my website. In the professional photos, you’ll be able to see that the swans have tiny diamond eyes.

Front view
Cleves Ring
© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008

Side view

Back view

I expect to have the gold version of the ring finished in two weeks. If you’d like more information about the ring, contact me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. If you’d like to see the matching necklace, click here. For more on Anne of Cleves, my inspiration, click here.

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  1. ambika says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Oh my gosh, want!

  2. cybill says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    I bet you are really happy with how it turned out, it looks wonderful, now stop being so bloody talented and doing stuff. Lay on the couch awhile will you!

  3. AlicePleasance says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:09 am

    It’s so great! Really well done Wendy 🙂

  4. Sharon Rose says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:18 am

    I was very privileged to see and try this on in person and its a truly stunning piece Wendy-very intricate and detailed, so beautiful indeed!! I’m still coveting the silver Diana ring-I will get the summer holidays out the way, but I want to save and get this-this is a definite for my Autumn wishlist!!

  5. Nadine says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:23 am

    Wow… love the ring!

  6. Kitt says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:25 am

    Oooh, that’s elegant! Love it.

  7. Nay'Chelle says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:38 am

    Waht a beautiful ring! I can’t wait to see what hte gold version looks like.

  8. Nay'Chelle says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:38 am

    Waht a beautiful ring! I can’t wait to see what hte gold version looks like.

  9. Times of Glory says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:31 am

    Dear, since the moment I saw it on you, I’ve noticed how gorgeous it is! It is purely amazing – such an romantic ring xxxxxxxx

  10. Fabulously Broke says

    July 15, 2008 at 3:48 am

    Purrrdy…. want want want

  11. Super Kawaii Mama says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:01 am

    Each time I see this it makes me think of those tunnel of Love boats on the cartoons, and just makes me want to kiss someone. I hope that is its intended effect.

  12. miss cavendish says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:21 am

    Tres charmante!!

  13. melissa o says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:21 am

    Wendy, the ring is downright voluptuous! Hope your trip continues to be a good one…thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!

  14. glamour girly says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:42 am

    I lurve it!!! So gorgeous, especially in the silver.

  15. fickle_one says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:24 am

    This is so pretty…I’m also looking forward to seeing the gold version.

  16. Vintage Vinyl says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:42 am

    Wow. You are so talented!

    You are linked 🙂

  17. Susie Bubble says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:48 am

    Absolutely beautiful….

  18. stef m says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:24 am

    adore it! emailing you another swan photo

  19. enc says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:45 am

    I love it, of course. The finish is really perfect!

  20. jayne says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:01 am

    wow i LOVE IT! you’re fabulous Wendy, a true original smart talent 🙂

  21. Princess Poochie says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Gor-ge-ous!

    Love it!

    Luv
    Poochie

  22. fashion herald says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:55 am

    it is romantic, and i even love the back view.

  23. daddylikeyblog says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:57 am

    GORGEOUS!

  24. Miss Janey says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:17 am

    They are lovely, Miss WendyB. It occurs to Miss J what a nice wedding ring this would make, too, with swans mating for life and all.

  25. Kira Fashion says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:26 am

    you are fantastic, love that
    ring!! so criative and beautiful!

    a kiss!!

  26. KiKi says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    I really like the rings

  27. The Clothes Horse says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Pretty, me want…

  28. Diabolina says

    July 15, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    aDORable! love the winking diamonds!

  29. Sal says

    July 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Sigh. Elegant and lovely. Well done, lady. As always!

  30. pretty face says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    I loves it!

    Sorry, can’t think of anything more eloquent to say.

  31. In Yr Fshn says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    Oh Wendy, this is my favorite! It’s absolutely gorgeous. Any word on prices yet? Maybe I can afford some of your sterling this time around…

  32. pistols at dawn says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    The connotation of marriage has kind of ruined rings for me.

  33. GlamaRuth says

    July 15, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    This comment isn’t actually about this post, although the ring is absolutley lovely. Rather, it is about fish-feet. I was flipping through my copy of Amy Arbus’ book On the Street 1980-1990 (collects the best of her hundreds of street style shots for the Village Voice), and lo, plate 78 – fish feet! And fish legs, actually. As worn by one Deborah Sharpe in Central Park in 1984. Hie thee to the library or order a used copy off of Amazon – worth it for that one shot alone.

  34. annabananna says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    wendy, you outdid yourself. these are amazing!

  35. Prunella Jones says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    That would look lovely on my dainty finger.

  36. Prunella Jones says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    If you want to send me one, I’m quite willing to model it for your blog readers. You needn’t pay me, I’ll just keep the ring. Sound good?

  37. Wendiva says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    the ring is fabulous!!! i LOVE it!!!! the gold ones will look amazing too, i’m sure 🙂

    http://wendiva.blogspot.com

  38. the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    The matte finish! Very good call, Ms B.

  39. ♥ Marta ♥ says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    It is absolutely stunning 🙂

  40. Marmalade Wombat says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:02 am

    ah it’s so poetic! it’s a symphony amongst all the trashy birds in chainstores.

  41. Pamcasso says

    July 16, 2008 at 7:12 am

    WOW. Beautiful.

  42. -h of candid cool says

    July 17, 2008 at 2:50 am

    pretty

  43. WendyB says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Thank you, peeps! Glad you like it. I first conceived of it in summer 2006 so it’s taken a long time to see this ring to completion.

    Glamaruth, I will check out that book!

  44. CULTURE CREATORS says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    Its gorgeous:) perfect.

    xCC

  45. StyleSpy says

    July 18, 2008 at 7:49 am

    Oh, that’s lovely! And available in gold, hmmmmm??? Let’s see, my birthday is coming up next month…

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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