The bezel is created around the stone, and the backing is cut...
soldering the bezel to the backing.....
more backing is cut for the next 6 pieces....
all stones sit in their future settings....trimmed with silver and gold framing...
Another bracelet comes into this world. the message on the back is derived from a Chicago song..."Color My World With Hope..." the tags on the end read "Peace" and "Amor". this piece can be viewed at my studio during the Longmont Studio Tour, happening this weekend...