Metals
The gold alloy I use is 14K yellow, which is 58.5% gold. The increasing price of gold has limited my gold work to special orders only. The only styles I cannot make in gold are those designated as "BD" and "TW". I have the raw materials necessary to make all my other styles. If a gold ring is patterned, I treat the gold surface with iodine before polishing to accentuate the design.
If you are considering my rings in 14K yellow, please contact me so we can discuss price and timing.
The sterling I use is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Sterling reacts with the environment to form dark grey oxides. I deliberately oxidize my patterned sterling rings with sulfur to accentuate the design. This process will normally continue while the rings are being worn. The grey color will darken down in the design and will often appear on the interior surfaces of the ring. As we live our lives and rub our rings on doorknobs and insides of pockets, the exposed surfaces will remain clear of oxidation.
I believe my rings look best after they have been worn long enough to accumulate the patina of everyday usage. A less shiney surface accentuates the interplay of textures, patterns and metals.