Transforming an Outdated Heirloom Ring

Transforming an Outdated Heirloom Ring
This is Nairi’s ring which she inherited from her mom.  She asked me to take it apart and use the gems to make a new ring, some thing more her style, so she can wear it as a cocktail ring.  I don’t think all old pieces should be touched and so was my opinion of this ring, so I gave it back to her and suggested to just wear and enjoy it as it is.

After some time, Nairi, brought the ring back and suggested what if I make two pieces that would sit on either side of the ring.  This would change the look without changing the original piece.  I liked her idea and sketched a couple of designs that would be suitable for her hand and the occasion that the ring would be worn.  She picked the one that I had named “The Sunshine” ring….