This snake was specifically intended to be modeled after a bush viper, which has extremely prominent spiky, ‘fluffy’ scales (the cuddly guy!). A little tricky at this scale, especially when you intend the ring to be comfortable to wear, but I modified the idea a little and am super happy with how this ring turned out.

We also went with a strong patina on the white gold. It is more of a deep metallic gray color rather than strong black like the way sterling silver oxidizes, but I think it had a very nice effect and contrast against the rainbow flashes of the moonstone.

So hard to capture the rainbow of the moonstone in photos as they flash around constantly as you move the stone. I don’t see them faceted too much, but the effect is quite lovely.