Dan Dye Designs

Argentium Man's Ring with Turquoise - Sold

I just finished this man-size ring that features a piece of ribbon-cut turquoise from Royston, Nevada that I bought from my friend, Andy   Brown.  Andy lives in Cerrillos, New Mexico and he mines in surrounding states and then cuts & polishes the native stone that I prefer to use.  I set the stone with a 20 gauge heavy bezel that I then notched for a masculine look.   This ring is a size 14.

Argentium Sterling Silver Ring with Bisbee, Az. Turquoise - sold

  I bought this piece of Bisbee, Arizona turquoise on a recent trip to Santa Fe.  My friend, Andy Brown of  LosCerrillos, N.M. cut the stone in  this interesting shape and when I saw it, I thought "Ring!"

Argentium Sterling Ring with Hachita Turquoise - sold!

Just finished.... a "ribbon cut" turquoise ring that features a stone from the Hachita Mountains in Southwest New Mexico.  This past June, I bought this stone from my stone cutting friend, Andy Brown, who lives in Cerrillos, New Mexico.  The ring follows the curving shape of the stone and includes a branching of silver wire that mimics the division of the turquoise veins.

Argentium Silver Ring with Hachita Turquoise - sold

This ring showcases a teardrop shaped piece of turquoise that was mined and cut by my friend, Andy Brown of Cerrillos, New Mexico.  The vein of turquoise runs up the middle in a crack in the rhyolite matrix stone.   

Argentium Silver and Hachita Turquoise Ring - sold

This ring features a piece of turquoise that was mined in the Hachita Mountains of southern New Mexico.  I bought this stone from the man who mined and polished it, my friend Andy Brown of Cerrillos New Mexico, in June 2016. He calls this a "ribbon cut" because he cuts across the turquoise vein.

Argentium Sterling Silver Dogwood Pin - sold

It is Spring-time in NC and my dogwoods are in bloom.  This is the time of year that inspires me to make one of my dogwood pins.  My challenge is to try to capture all the details of the actual plant.  As with all my work, nothing is cast, all pieces are totally handcrafted from sterling sheet and  wire.  This pin measures just under 5" x 5".

Argentium Sterling Ring with Cerrillos turquoise - sold

This nugget textured ring features a cabachon of Cerrillos, New Mexico turquoise. I designed it to fit up the finger and over the top knuckle.  This ring is open on one side & can be easily sized to fit.

Argentium Sterling Silver Open ring with Hachita Turquoise cabachon - sold

This past June, I bought this turquoise cabachon from Andy Brown in Cerrillos, New Mexico.  He had mined it in the southern New Mexico Hachita Mountains and cut the stone to accent the vein of turquoise.  Hachita stone has iron minerals, as well as copper, which gives it a light greenish/blue hue.  The ring is open on one side so the size is adjustable.

14K Gold/Argentium Sterling Silver Wedding Rings - special order

I made this pair of wedding rings for a very special couple who wanted a combination of 14K gold & sterling silver.  They originally wanted me to braid 2 silver bands to symbolize their union with a gold band to symbolize God in the middle of their relationship.  Using a normal braid, the gold band would not stay in the center, so I designed these rings with the gold moving up & down through the silver.  They loved them!!  Available by special order only. 

Sterling Silver Ring with Hachita Turquoise - sold

This beautiful piece of natural turquoise came from a small mine in the Hachita mountains in southern New Mexico. This one has a high iron content, which imparts the green color to the turquoise bands that move diagonally across the surface. 

Sterling silver Open Ring with Ethiopian Opal - SOLD!

This one didn't stay in stock for long (it was spoken for on 4/12/14).  Everything that I make is "one of a kind", especially jewelry with stones.  I can sometimes buy similar stones and create a piece that has the same style, but not always!  If you see something that you want, please don't hesitate.....get in touch with me!
                                                                                     This ring features a 10mm X 8mm faceted Ethiopian opal that has a "broad flash" in beautiful colors that range from blue/green to red to orange, depending upon how the light hits the stone.  I constructed a bezel mount and attached it to an open ring band that can be adjusted to fit any size finger.  This ring is all handmade and is definitely one of a kind!

Sterling Silver Ring with Malachite-Chrysacola - sold

This ring was custom made for a gent who had always wanted a "bulls-eye" malachite stone set in a ring.  A master stone-cutting friend, Chris Whitley, had a beautiful piece of stone that was a blend of malachite and chrysacola.  He cut this cabachon in a bulls-eye style with concentric circles around the center.  I fabricated the silver sheet of the ring to resemble overlapping mountains, imitating the landscape of the American West.

Sterling Silver Ring with Marimamba - sold

Featuring a marimamba stone with flashes of gold, black and crimson, this ring really stands out.  The design was inspired by a trip my wife & I took to Santa Fe, New Mexico in May.

Sterling Silver Ring with Marimamba - $260 - sold

The rich tones of this beautiful stone flash a variety of red, gold, bronze and blue/gray as the flight plays over the polished surface.  These 2 pictures show the same ring, just flipped over.  It fits a size 7 finger, but can be stretched up somewhat, if needed.

Sterling Silver Rose ring - sold

I made this ring for a husband to give his wife for their 25th anniversary this year.  I crafted the blossom from .999 silver and the ring and leaves from .925 sterling silver.   This is one rose which will last forever!

Sterling Silver Ring with chocolate pearl - $225

I love the juxtaposition of the rich chocolate pearl to the highly polished sterling silver bands of this ring.  The ring is open on one side for a comfortable fit to your finger.

Sterling Silver Ring with silver pearl - $225 -sold

   Three fingers of sterling silver curve gracefully around this silver/mauve 12mm pearl.  It is open on the side for a comfortable fit.  This ring has been sold, but I can make a custom one for you, upon request!

Tourmaline and sterling silver ring - $195 - sold

This beautiful green tourmaline looks like an emerald, but costs sonsiderably less.  It is surrounded by a sweeping spiral of sterling silver that also helps to protect the stone.  This is an open design that can be adjusted to sit several sizes.  It is currently a size 6.

Sterling Silver ring with peach pearl - sold

The beautiful peach color of this pearl is complemented by the highly polished sweep of the sterling silver ring.  It is adjustable in size.  While this ring has been sold, I can make a similar one upon request.  Price may vary with the precious metals market.

Sterling Silver ring with black pearl - sold

   This adjustable ring features a pearl with a variety of colors, ranging from bronze to deep green, that play across it's surface.  Ihave sold this ring, but I can make a similar one upon request.  Price may vary.

Silver pearl in Sterling Silver ring -sold

   The pearl in this ring has a bluish-silver luster that combines nicely with the white color of the sterling silver ring.  The ring has three prongs which cradle the pearl and is adjustable in size.  While this one has been spoken for, I have a few more of these pearls and can make a similar ring, upon request.

Sterling Silver ring with white pearl - sold

The setting of this ring wraps around the beautiful white pearl in a graceful curve.  The ring is open on one side and can be adjusted in size.

Bronze pearl and sterling Silver ring - sold

This ring is open on the side so the size can be adjusted.

Druzy quartz and Sterling Silver ring - $225 -sold

   This druzy quartz was formed in a pocket of fossil coral in Florida and shows shades of tan and gray stone matrix beneath the sparkling quartz crystal surface.  The stone sits at a slight angle when worn.

Sterling Silver Ring w/ lapis - sold

This lapis cabachon measures 12x16mm & sits at an angle on the finger.  While the ring is made to fit a sized 8 finger, I left the band open on the side between the stone & the upsweeping curl, so I can adjust the size easily.

Sterling Silver Ring w/ Lapis - sold

This ring features a rich blue lapis that measures15x18mm.  It is sized to fit a size 8 finger.

Sterling Silver Ring - $145

I constructed this unusual ring from heavy 10 gauge sterling wire.  I think it looks best when worn with the 3 points lying up the finger toward the hand.  It is open and can be adjusted to fit many fingers.  I also have a somewhat lighter one made from 12 gauge silver that sells for $120.  Available by custom order.

Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring - sold

I set this 6mm amethyst in a tube setting so it will not "pick" on fabric and will stay secure.  It  is sized to fit 8-1/2.

Sterling silver Ring w/ pink Asian pearl - sold

This ring has a lustrous 12mm pink pearl and is sized to 7-1/2.  I have sold it, but can create one for you with a choice of pearl colors!

Sterling silver Ring w/ pink Asian Pearl - sold

This ring features a beautiful 13mm pink pearl which is held in a swirl of silver.  The ring is now sized at 8-1/2, but is open on one side and can be adjusted to fit most fingers.  This ring has been sold, but I can create a similar one especially for you!

Custom engagement and wedding band set

I enjoy working with couples who want to design unique rings.  This set was made so the wedding ring snuggles next to the engagement ring.  A round faceted ruby is securely held in a tube setting.  I can make this in Sterling silver, 14K or 18K white or yellow gold.  Contact me for more information. 

Sterling silver man's ring with turquoise - $225 - SOLD

Most men have large fingers and very specific taste.  Custom designs work best.

Sterling silver ring with amethyst - $135 - sold

Graceful open spirals orbit around the amethyst.  I can custom design a similar ring with a variety of faceted stones for you!

Sterling silver ring with green tourmaline $135 -sold

Fused nugget Sterling silver ring creates a pocket to surround this rich green faceted tourmaline.

Sterling silver custom men's ring with Chrysacola - $175 Sold

This is another example of one of my custom men's ring designs.

Sterling silver ring with amethyst - Sold $135

This was a custom design combining spiraling sheet and wire Sterling silver with a bezel set faceted amethyst.