So a few months ago I wanted to buy a ring with bismuth crystals, cause I think they're amazing (google them, they're pretty and a great piece of science!). However, I only found some boring options. Thus, I decided to make one and a few months later, I had my new bronze bismuth ring! I really love it and it's my absolute favorite ring. I've gotten compliments on it and been asked where I got it. I figure they're interested in it, but I wanted to gauge interest here before I try selling.
So I'd probably sell it for 30-40$ above the price of the printed ring due to extra costs. This would put the price of a size 12 (ish) raw bronze ring at 70-80$ and a steel one at 50-60$.
My ring is fantastic, and it's fairly durable. The crystals are not sharp but they're hard and pointy enough to scratch things (but so are rare gems). Also, the bismuth supposedly fades to grey over time, but the only change I've noticed is where the colors have been scratched off. I'm trying to find a way to stop that, though.
Here's how it looks in a warmer sunlight (left) and cooler sunlight (mid). The crystals mostly show their color in dim sunlight. Artificial just washes them out. Also the side profile of the ring (right). It's meant to look like roots/vines.
So, considering the possibility of fading crystals (it's really easy to remove and make new ones, though) and the cost, would any of y'all for sure want one?