SJSTEVENSON JAMESS T U D I O

AT THE BENCH / THE PROCESS

Orthodox Cross

A study in separate parts and contrasting finishes: a yellow gold cross and bail, with a white gold corpus. These photographs follow the components before assembly.

Raw gold cross and bail with separate white gold corpus on a dark surface

01 / Raw components

The cross, bail, and corpus before pre-polishing. The unfinished surfaces show the starting point for refinement.

Pre-polished cross, bail, and corpus arranged separately on a white cloth

02 / After pre-polishing

The same components after pre-polishing, still separate. Light begins to pick out the polished edges and fleur accents.

Finished 14k yellow gold Orthodox Cross with white gold corpus and polished fleur accents

03 / THE FINISHED PIECE

Contrast, brought together.

High-polish details meet a matte background. The 14k white gold corpus stands against the warmth of the 14k yellow gold cross.

Castings are cleaned, surfaces refined, and components pre-polished by hand.

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