This teething ring is constructed from a 7" piece of solid 6 ga. sterling silver wire. Each letter of the baby's name is stamped 5 times around each ring, so the name is visible as the rings move. There is an extra ring that is stamped with my "Dan Dye" maker's mark and "sterling" stamps.
I made the first of these teething rings in 2006 for my first grand-daughter, Isabel. She enjoyed chewing on it, as well as shaking it and banging it on the table. It started out smooth and shiny, but she quickly added teeth marks and "patina" to make it all her own. This one is for our newest grand-daughter, Eleanor, and she has just begun her junior silversmith work to put her own marks on it. These heirloom pieces can be used as Christmas ornaments, by adding a bit of ribbon, and will last a lifetime.
