Shanore Ladies Trinity watch
Di-monte case/ mother of pearl dial
$149
Shanore Ladies Trinity watch
Leather strap/mother of pearl
$99
Shanore gents Trinity watch
Leather strap/stainless steel case
$149
Shanore gents Trinity watch
Stainless steel strap and case
$169
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The final stage in the manufacturing of a Celtic engagement ring is the polishing. Our polisher Paddy starts by using a narrow bristle to clean out the mount of the ring. This small bristle is able to get right in behind the claw setting.
In order to ensure the side of the ring is flat and smooth; Paddy next uses a “side felt”. The sides of the ring are placed up against this firm “felt”.
Next Paddy uses a polishing mop to remove any major roughness from the shank and also to smooth out the head. Finally a rouge mop is used to give the ring its overall polish or “rouge”.
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The 3rd stage of the Celtic engagement ring manufacturing process is the setting stage. Donal the setter first measures the diamonds size. The mount is adjusted to fit the size of the diamond.
When he is happy the fit is correct, he inserts the diamond and pushes the prongs over the surface of the diamond. This is a delicate operation as Donal must maintain a level position for the diamond. To achieve this he adjusts each claw bit by bit. He will start with one claw and move then to the claw in the opposite position for the balance.
When all the prongs are down securely each prong is individually filed to ensure each prong has no gaps between it and the diamond. They are then rounded up. The next and last stage is the polishing stage.
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Once the ring is designed, a master model is created by the designer and then each component of the ring is sent for casting using a rubber mould. Before the components are returned to the goldsmith they are sent to the Assay office in Dublin castle to test the gold, they will then be hallmarked.
The castings are then given to the goldsmith to assemble. For this Celtic Engagement ring, there are three pieces, the centre mount, the shank and the trinity shoulders. Colin the goldsmith starts by soldering the centre mount on the shank using a micro weld soldering machine and 14k paste solder. He finishes by soldering the trinity knot shoulders on each side of the mount.In order to remove the stain created from the soldering the ring is placed in pickling compound. It is then given to the setter.
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The first stage of the manufacturing process of a Celtic Engagement ring is the design phase. Taking inspiration from ancient Celtic art, Dave the designer and master craftsman is conscious of marrying the trinity design with a traditional engagement ring.
The important design factor for him is to ensure that the design appears symmetric and smooth. The trinity knot design must run with the contours of the engagement band. For this to work he has elongated the trinity design so as to fit on the shoulders of the engagement band and not spill over the edges of the ring.
When designing a square setting to fit a princess cut diamond, Dave introduces a heart at the side of the collet, giving an extra dimension to the engagement look.