Silver Ring
Handmade Silver Ring
You can make a 925 silver ring using authentic metal engraving techniques.
You can experience all the processes of ring making, including engraving your favorite letters and symbols, welding with fire, and surface treatment (7 types to choose from).
You can try on the ring as you make it, so you can make a ring in the perfect size. In addition, since a craftsman will work with you to create the ring, you can be sure that it will be a highly finished ring. If you are not confident with the detailed work or find it difficult, our craftsmen will help you with the work only if you request it.
Children of elementary school age and older can also experience the ring making process in the same way as adults, as they will be accompanied by a craftsman.
Silver ring (2.7mm) 11,000 yen/piece
Silver ring (3.5mm) 11,000 yen/piece
Silver ring (5.0mm) 14,300 yen/piece
Silver ring (6.5mm) 17,600 yen/piece
+ diamonds and birthstones from 11,000 yen
+ yellow gold plating 3,300 yen/piece
Approx. 2 hours required
Can be taken home on the same day
Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00~ / 14:00~
*Price includes tax.
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Flow
Introduction of workshop flow and process
The process images are of handmade wedding rings.
Decide the design
Decide on the design, including ring width, material, surface finish, and engraving.
Engrave
This is the process of engraving letters on the inside of the ring. After practicing, the engraving is done for the real thing. There are capital letters of the alphabet, numbers, and symbols.
Annealing
This is the process of softening metal by heating it with a burner in order to make it easier to round it into the shape of a ring.
Rounding
The metal is rounded into the shape of a ring. A wooden hammer and a tool called a core metal are used.
Polishing
Polishing is done using a machine called a micromotor Several different types of abrasives are used to achieve a shiny finish.
Design
Decide on a ring design just for you and your partner.
Textures
7 types
A variety of surface finishes are available to enhance individuality. Popular among our customers are original textures such as tsuchime (hammered) and shirakaba (birch), which are patterns created on the surface of the ring using a hammer.
The image is of a handmade wedding band.
Hammered
The surface is hammered with a smooth round hammer. The uneven surface glitters and shines, giving the finish a strong sense of presence.
Nukui
We use hammers processed with stones from the Nukui Riverbank that flows next to our workshop. It has a natural texture like a rough rock surface.
Shirakaba
The pattern is inspired by the trunk of a birch tree, the symbol of Sakuho Town. It is processed by inserting many lines with a pointed hammer.
Snowflake
This texture is inspired by the surface of snow falling on Yatsugatake. A hammer with engraved patterns is used.
Sand blast
The surface of the ring is sprayed with a glassy powder by a machine called a blaster to create a matte finish. It is also called honing.
Twist processing
Plain only
A simple plain ring with a twist for an elegant and timeless design. Twist can be applied only when the surface treatment is plain.
Engravings
free
The couple can have their initials, anniversary date, etc. engraved on the inside or surface (plain texture only) of the ring, free of charge.
Example of engraving: 2021.6.18 R to G
Yellow gold plating
3,300 yen / piece
Yellow gold plating can be applied according to your preference. The plating process is done by our staff at the very end of the workshop, so you can take it home on the same day.
Diamonds & Birthstones
Diamonds and birthstones can be attached to the outside or inside of the ring as an option (for a fee).
The diamond or birthstone option will be delivered at a later date (usually 2 weeks later).
Wrappings
2 types
At GURURITO, We Want To Reduce Excessive Packaging As Much As Possible, So We Offer Handmade Ring Cases That Can Be Loved For A Long Time, And Wrapping With Medicine Paper.
Shirakaba box
With lid ¥4,950- ¥3,300- without lid
This shirakaba box is made by an artist who lives in our town, Sakuho-machi. She only use the bark from our local trees. The rings are gently wrapped in deerskin leather that can be used to care for jewelry. Not only as a ring case, but also as a small accessory case. The more you use it, the more you will love it.
After care
Polishing
Re-finishing (re-polishing) can bring back the brilliance of the piece when it was made.
(Normally ¥3,300- Separate estimate for large scratches or deformation)
ぐるりと、
辿り着く。
Access
Open 10:00 -16:00 Thu, Fri, and Sat
2908, Takano-cho, Sakuho-cho, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano, Japan
gururito.atelier@gmail.com
TEL 050-1203-3009
Google Map
For those coming by car
4 minutes from Sakuho IC on the Chubu Cross-Island Highway
4 parking lots are available.
*We recommend that you use Google Maps as your car navigation system may not show the exact location.
https://g.page/GURURITO
It takes about 2.5 hours from central Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train or car.
One hour drive from Karuizawa and Kiyosato area.
Two hours drive from Hakuba area.
For those coming by public transportation