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14 Karat Gold and One Carat Opal Ring from North House Instructor Todd Hawkinson
- Item Number
- 142
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 493 USD to mapssac
- Number of Bids
- 13 - Bid History
Item Description
This ring style originates from a steel die pattern made in the early 1900's. The ring is formed with a pressing process similar to coin making. It starts with flat material and gradually becomes the shape of the steel design and ring. It is made of solid 14 Karat gold. The finger size is 8, but can be sized to fit almost any finger. The weight of the ring is 4.82 Grams/3.10 Dwt. The stone at the top is a fine quality 1 Carat Opal. The measurement of the stone is 7 mm x 2.8 mm.
Todd has been handcrafting jewelry since 1971. He apprenticed under both Ray Grobe and Robert Burke. As an educator, Todd was the head of the Jewelry Manufacturing & Repair Program at both the Minneapolis Community & Technical College and the Southeast Technical College in Red Wing, Minnesota. Currently his direction is in historic jewelry manufacturing techniques. From 1890 to 1915, jewelry design was going through dramatic changes—the Victorian Era was coming to a close, Art Nouveau was at its peak, Edwardian designs were introduced, and the Arts & Crafts movement was flourishing. Jewelry of this period had an enduring quality looked up to today. With a workshop in St. Paul, MN he continues to produce history-inspired jewelry of quality.
Visit Todd's website to see more of his work!
Item Special Note
Winning bidder is responsible for pick-up at North House Folk School or for $7 in shipping costs.
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