In late February 2024 I had a special request for two wedding rings. But with a twist! The rings were to be made on the Old Harry Rocks area near beautiful Studland in Dorset.
So I set off with my equipment and pre made sand casts. I also had to somehow find some beach sand to add to one of the casts for a separate order. So I embarked on a lengthy 14 mile run up the Purbeck Way trail towards Corfe castle and back. I timed this trip perfectly so that the blue skies and sunshine were out. What a glorious run it was! Such an amazing trail route with vast scenery from left to right.
Towards the East of Old Harry Rocks is a long stretch of beach that goes all the way up to the Sandbanks river crossing. I collected my sand from here. I then set about melting 9ct white and then 9 ct yellow gold. Pouring each one into the sand cast on top of Old Harry Rocks. The sun was almost setting and I had one more ring to do in rough and with the added sand that I had collected from the beach. This gives it a very textured look and unique only to that location.
All perfectly done and luckily no errors! The day is almost over as I watch the sun dip below the horizon and the air starts to cool very quickly. Time for the nearest pub! So I head to the Bankes Arms Inn for a well deserved half pint of ale. What a beautiful place!
Old Harry Rocks, a glorious area.
Over looking Swange from a high point. Rings were casted here.
The finished 9ct yellow and 9ct white gold sand casted wedding rings.
The sand casted 9ct yellow gold ring, made to look rough and organic, with added beach sand from near Old Harry Rocks.