Manly man coin jewelry available. Updated with pricing in BOLD.

coindeuce

I have a tentative arrangement to help distribute the work of New York artisan Jessie Driscoll. Here are the images of a ring which was hand hewn from a 1939 Walking Liberty half dollar, which I am wearing. Men's size rings can be made only from half dollar types. Accurate sizing by a jeweler is recommended for these rings, which are seamless. Other items, such as key fobs and pendants are also available.

lordmarcovan

Those are very nicely done.

Questions...

One: If you know it, what's the approximate ring size (the standard number used by jewelers) if one does not get it sized? Seems a shame to have a jeweler size it and ruin the seamless aspect.

Two: Will there be any possibility of picking dates? Not date/mm combos, obviously, but (common) years?

Three: What's the pricerange?

Meltdown

<< <i>Those are very nicely done.

Questions...

One: If you know it, what's the approximate ring size (the standard number used by jewelers) if one does not get it sized? Seems a shame to have a jeweler size it and ruin the seamless aspect.

Two: Will there be any possibility of picking dates? Not date/mm combos, obviously, but (common) years?

Three: What's the pricerange? >>



I'd be interested as well.

Jinx86

Of all the coins rings Ive made for people I have never made one like that. Always want to learn how, but youve gotta protect your trade secrets.

coindeuce

1)"what's the approximate ring size (the standard number used by jewelers) if one does not get it sized?"

This should help. Anything over size 14-1/2 would probably require using a classic silver dollar!




Men's Ring Sizing Chart

How to Measure a Man's Finger for Ring Size


Get Sized at a Jeweler
To ensure the most accurate ring size, we recommend you visit your local jeweler for a professional sizing.

If You are Buying the Ring as a Surprise
Borrow one of your partner's rings and slide it down a tapered candle. Measure the circumference of the candle where the ring stops. Use one of the charts below to determine the correct ring size.
Ask your partner's mother or a close friend if they know the ring size.
Tips for Measuring a Man's Ring Size
Don't measure cold fingers, as this is when fingers are the smallest.
The best time to measure a finger is at the end of the day when the finger is the largest.
Take at least two measurements for accuracy.
Size Yourself
Use either a thin strip of paper, or a piece of string. Wrap it around the base of the finger you want to measure. With a pen, mark the point on the paper or string where it overlaps, forming a circle on the finger. Measure the length of the paper or string from the starting point to the pen mark. Measure the length by using a flat ruler that measures either inches or milimeters. Milimeters are more accurate. Determine the ring size by using one of the ring size charts below.

Ring Size Conversion Charts

US & Canada

Inside Circumference
_______Inches___MM
Size
4 ___ 1.840__ 46.8
4 1/2 ___ 1.890__ 48
5 ___ 1.940__ 49
5-1/2 ___ 1.990__ 50.6
6 ___ 2.041__ 51.8
6-1/2 ___ 2.091__ 53.1
7 ___ 2.141__ 54.4
7-1/2 ___ 2.192__ 55.7
8 ___ 2.242__ 56.9
8-1/2 ___ 2.292__ 58.2
9 ___ 2.342__ 59.5
9-1/2 ___ 2.393__ 60.8
10 ___ 2.443 __ 62.1
10-1/2 ___ 2.493__ 63.3
11 ___ 2.543__ 64.6
11-1/2 ___ 2.594__ 65.9
12 ___ 2.644__ 67.2
12-1/2 ___ 2.694__ 68.4
13 ___ 2.744__ 69.7
13-1/2 ___ 2.795__ 71
14 ___ 2.845__ 72.3
14-1/2 ___ 2.895__ 73.5
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2.945
74.8
15
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2.996
76.1
15 1/2
**********
3.046
77.4
16
**********
3.096
78.6
16 1/2
**********
3.146
79.9
17
************
3.197
81.2
17 1/2
************
3.247
82.5
18

2)"Will there be any possibility of picking dates? Not date/mm combos, obviously, but (common) years?

Jessie uses coin stock from local resources which are usually random and price sensitive. I asked about supplying specific dates, and was discouraged, as some spoilage does occur. This is art, not high technology.

3) What's the price range?


As I noted above, this is a tentative arrangement. If I establish a 1st time order of 12 or more rings, the price would likely be in the $75-$80 range. Since the lead time for these would be considerable, I figure the order needs to be ready within 10-14 days. A lesser order will bring prices up to the $100 range. Prices of other items (key fobs, pendants, etc) are variable depending on the coin type used and amount of labor required to produce. I observed two (2) pendants made with 1827 Capped Bust Halfs when I purchased my ring. Jessie had about a dozen various size rings in inventory made from either Walkers or Franklins as of Saturday. I fitted to a size 12-1/2 (a bit over 68 mm), which was the largest band in the selection then.

Swampboy

<< <i>Of all the coins rings Ive made for people I have never made one like that. Always want to learn how, but youve gotta protect your trade secrets. >>



Buy one and reverse engineer it.
Just thinking.

guitarwes

Really cool. There are several YouTube videos on the making of coin rings like these.

lordmarcovan

I've seen pictures, if not videos, of people making these, but the one in the OP looks to have been done better than any I've seen. That's quite an art, as mentioned. Impressive.

BaseballAbs

Very cool rings.

Swampboy

pm sent

Broadstruck

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You could have at least had your hand model use a lil styling mouse!

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