Here are some updated pictures (January, 2022) of some of the rings I have been making for about 6 to 8 years now. They are made from coins. I usually make these rings from the 90% silver U.S. coins ranging from a dime to a silver dollar.  The U.S. Mint quit minting silver coins after 1964, when the silver was replaced by clad nickel and copper combinations.  Some folks think it is against the law to make these rings, but it isn’t. It is against the law to try to alter a coin to appear to be worth more than it’s true value. I do not destroy collectible coins to make these rings. The coins I use are usually lightly circulated coins whose only value is their silver content. There have been some proof sets and coins minted in the last few years which are almost pure silver. The 10% copper content added in these older coins was to make the soft silver more durable. Here are some pictures of some I have made. When I started making these rings, I made them similar to what other coin ring makers did, but I have since changed my methods. The rings I currently make do not have the coin details or logos on the inside surface. I realized after a while that these coins are generally too thick to make a ring that feels comfortable on your finger. I also don’t like the reeded edge on a ring. I’ve never seen a factory made ring with a reeded edge on it. My rings are shaped more like a ring than a coin, but retain the logos on the outside surface. I prefer (when possible) to feature the “In God We Trust” logo on my rings. The design of some coins  is better to show this logo than others. I like to smooth and polish the inside surface of my rings, too. These rings represent a learning process and I am still honing my skills. I don’t attempt to make cheaply crafted rings and I don’t make any rings that will turn your finger green or black. There are a lot of rings listed for sale and some are well crafted and some are crude looking. Some are molded and plated and some have a clear coating to keep them from turning your finger. I will not waste my time making a ring that will turn your finger green. If you are interested in purchasing one, email me at ronnienichols48@gmail.com

My old design with the double sided details.

The original design.

 

Notice how thick these rings are.

The half dollar rings are somewhat thinner.

Now, we are getting into my improved design which is thinner.

Above are some of my experimental designs.

Here is a ring that represents my current design. This was made from a 1908 Barber Quarter. Note the polished inside and smooth comfort edges.

Same ring above.

On my hand

Barber ring

Above is a ring made from a Franklin half dollar.

Another shot of a Franklin half ring.

Here is a ring made from a dime. This is really hard to do without ruining the dime. It takes a lot of patience and annealing. These rings are usually made in smaller sizes. I think this one measures about a size 5.

Another shot of the dime ring.

Franklin half ring- above

Another shot of the Franklin half ring.

Above is a ring made from a Washington quarter. In order to get the full logo, it is necessary to leave these rings a little wider than some others.

Here is another experimental model made from a walking liberty half dollar. We can try to fabricate whatever you need within reason.

Below is a link to a video I created and posted on YouTube on February 14, 2022, demonstrating my current technique for making these rings.