Design Process
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1
Drawing the shape of the shell and the layout of gems.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 1
More details added to the sketch.
Step 3
Step 1
Step 3
The wax is cut and getting set up to cast in 14K white gold
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Pouring investment into the flasks making sure to cover the wax model inside.
Step 5
Step 4
Step 4
Baking the flasks in order to melt the wax out, leaving a "void", so that metal (silver or gold) can be forced back in.
Step 6
Step 4
Step 6
Spinning the metal with great force back into the void left in the investment.
Step 7
Step 7
Step 7
Now, we need to clean the investment off the gold sea turtle.
Step 8
Step 7
Step 7
Rough casting ready to clean, polish and set gems.
Step 9
Step 7
Step 9
Hard putty holds the sea turtle steady while setting gems.
FINAL: Sea Turtle Pendant Necklace
14K white gold Hawaiian Sea Turtle pendant with blue sapphires, diamonds and paraiba tourmaline and a handwoven Italian square diamond cut wheat chain.