Crafting the Legendary 'Sousani' Agate Sun Ring tutorial | Career Story Jewelry

Описание: THE ETERNAL SUN: Reviving a Persian Symbol of Power & Protection ☀️
Discover the secrets of creating the legendary "Sousani" sun ring, an ancient Persian talisman featuring radiant sunburst patterns with Laleh (Sousani) agate. This complete tutorial reveals how to transform silver and stone into a protective solar emblem worn by warriors and royalty for centuries.

🎓 COMPREHENSIVE STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:

📐 PHASE 1: DESIGN & PREPARATION
Materials Needed:

30g of 925 Sterling Silver sheet (1.5mm thickness)

20x15mm Laleh (Sousani) agate cabochon

Jewelers saw & 2/0 blades

Soldering setup (torch, solder, flux)

Sandpaper set (220-3000 grit)

Polishing compounds & wheels

Pattern Creation:

Draw the classic 12-ray sun pattern (symbolizing Persian solar months)

Transfer design to silver using blueprint paper

Calculate bezel strip length: Stone circumference + 4mm overlap

🔨 PHASE 2: FABRICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Sun Ray Cutting

Cut 12 rays from silver sheet using jewelers saw

File each ray to identical 45-degree angles

Arrange in radial pattern on soldering block

Step 2: Center Construction

Create bezel strip: Height = stone height + 1.5mm

Form perfect circle around mandrel

Solder seam with easy solder

Step 3: Assembly

Solder rays to center ring at equal intervals

Attach band to back plate

Use medium solder for structural joins

💎 PHASE 3: STONE SETTING
Laleh Agate Characteristics:

Unique banded patterns resembling lily flowers

Requires careful orientation to display full beauty

Softer than quartz - handle with polished tools

Setting Technique:

Test fit stone multiple times

Gently push bezel walls over stone

Use bezel roller for smooth, even pressure

Burnish with agate tool for final seal

✨ PHASE 4: FINISHING & PATINATION
Polishing Sequence:

Start with 220 grit to remove solder marks

Progress through 400, 800, 1500, 3000 grit

Use tripoli compound on buffing wheel

Final polish with rouge compound

Traditional Patina:

Apply liver of sulfur to recessed areas

Highlight raised surfaces with polishing

Create contrast emphasizing sun rays

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES & SOLUTIONS:

Problem: Rays not aligning evenly
Solution: Use degree wheel for precise layout

Problem: Bezel too tight/loose
Solution: Measure stone at 3 points, average +0.3mm

Problem: Overheating during soldering
Solution: Use heat sinks and work in stages

📜 HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
"The Sousani ring dates to Sassanian Persia, where it represented divine royal authority and solar deities. The twelve rays correspond to both months and zodiac signs, making it a cosmic calendar in jewelry form."

🔧 TOOL SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BEGINNERS:

Instead of torch: Use butane micro-torch

Instead of rolling mill: Use hammer and anvil

Instead of polishing motor: Use hand drill attachment

Instead of agate burnisher: Use polished steel tool

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Sousani Symbolism
03:15 Materials & Tools Overview
07:30 Pattern Drawing & Transfer
12:45 Cutting Silver Sun Rays
18:20 Bezel Formation Techniques
24:10 Assembly & Soldering
30:35 Stone Selection & Preparation
36:50 Setting Laleh Agate
42:25 Polishing & Patination
48:40 Historical Significance & Modern Wear

📥 FREE RESOURCES:

Downloadable sun ray template in description

Recommended suppliers list

Safety guidelines for beginners
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