"CONNIE" GOES GOLD

"CONNIE" RING, CIRCA 1980
(c) Estate of Ivaan Kotulsky

One of my early posts was entitled Connie And Her Daughters, about a memorable colleague of mine and her two daughters, both of whom wear this ring in silver.  Recently, I received a commission for the same ring, this time in gold. In silver, it's a heavy piece of work  - and gold is a lot heavier than silver. Hope the new owner doesn't do much swimming. Seeing how fabulous it looks in yellow gold makes me suspect that Ivaan originally made it in gold. Of course, back in 1980, gold was less expensive than silver is today.

Today I am planning to set a few emeralds in the top of the ring.  Sort of gilding the lily. If it looks any good, I'll post a photo of it.

If not, I'm leaving town.


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Several hours later.....

.....the lily is gilded.     Can't decide whether to leave town or stay.