custom letter square necklace with stone ($108): an inside look

We start with a blank sterling silver square piece. A saw is used to cut the sharp corners off of it.

A file is then used to round out and smooth all the edges of the square.

Here are all the letters of the alphabet, used to create any name or word you wish.

Today, we choose the letter “v” for very awesome, or victory, or valentine’s day!

We give the stamp a good whack with the hammer.

There she is, the letter “v”.

But we’re not done yet! This little cutie still has to go through several rounds of polishing with fine sandpapers so that it shines to its fullest!

So sparkly.

Add a chain and a small gemstone, and you’ve got yourself a very nice necklace, wouldn’t you say?