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I Made A Golden Snitch Engagement Ring Box
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I Made A Golden Snitch Engagement Ring Box

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About this time last year, I was contacted by a customer who wanted to make that special moment of marriage proposal an extra special surprise – this piece of Harry Potter inspired art was commissioned.

Made out of Sterling Silver, the snitch had an extra thick coating of 18ct Yellow Gold, with the wings likewise plated in an extra thick coating of Rhodium. Made to be a necklace pendant, I made a Nimbus 2000 Broomstick Charm to accompany it that unbeknownst to everyone else, is the Key to open it. The hinging and catch mechanisms were concealed so that when shut, no one else can tell that it is actually meant to open, keeping the engagement ring a complete secret.

I first drew this engagement ring box with the aid of 3D computer modeling, which I then 3D-printed and cast in Sterling Silver using the Lost Wax Casting process. Being the first of this design, it then went under a good 60 hours of attentive handwork and scrutiny to finish the golden snitch to the highest of standards – checking to ensure that everything about it would be perfect.

Following this, I commissioned a wizard of an Engraver to engrave the lid with ‘I Open at the Close,’ and the lucky Potterhead’s name on the inside. The catch and internal mechanisms are all handmade.

I feel thoroughly privileged to have had the opportunity to make this, and am looking forward to making another – a new version with a different surprise inside is already in the development stage, and dreaming up new ideas for others is keeping me awake at night in anticipation! Knowing how much this has been appreciated and loved by him and her, has been the icing on the cake – ‘the socks on Dobby’s feet’ so to speak. Enjoy!!

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    Caroline Driver
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. Can't help wondering what JK Rowling thinks of this though. If it was a Disney inspired item, they'd be litigating already.

    Sofia Kratchanova
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who ordered this and is the wedding still on 'cause otherwise i'll be the bride

    cassiereroni
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to say first that I, personally, am not a fan of the wings being so big. I know me, I'd get the caught on something and destroy them, the chain or both. But overall... WOW, just Wow! What a lucky person to be on the receiving end of such a beautiful piece. I don't know if the person who commissioned this piece had any say in the design but either way how wonderful a person he must be to find someone with the talent and creativity to make something like this! Hope this is but a preview to the many years of surprises, joy and love for them both.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always good getting feedback! Its interesting that the wings seem to be the one way or another on this!

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    Bambi
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Just out of curiosity, how much did that cost?

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good question!! - send me an email info@freemanjewellery.com and I can go into more detail lol xD

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    Andrea Lewis
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh i don't use twitter i should figure this out that's a great idea.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It hopefully will be soon! - We're currently awaiting to hear back whether we have JK's blessing to make more :) (tweet her to encourage!)

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    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is His Story :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4653442/An-engagement-ring-box-golden-snitch-Harry-Potter.html#comments

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    Josie Riley
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear, if someone proposes to me this way I'll say, "_(insert fiance's name)_ has caught the Snitch and receives 150 points and a wife! _(fiance's house)_ wins!"

    Sofia Kratchanova
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who ordered it and is the wedding still on 'cause otherwise i'll be the bride

    Randy Lennon
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simply beautiful. It makes me want to propose all over again. A piece like that puts a lot of pressure on the ring to be able to outshine the box. Did you design the ring as well?

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very insightful comment - I did! In design, getting that balance I find also important. In this case, making sure that the ring was a beauty in its simplicity and refinement :)

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    Furqan Ahmad
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You hear that?It's the sound of millions of harry potter fans gasping all at once.I am SHOOK!

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Everyone, Thank thank thank you for the kind comment, it means a monumental mental amount to me! Check out this article for His side of the story :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4653442/An-engagement-ring-box-golden-snitch-Harry-Potter.html#comments

    rick hctep (Rick45)
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is very beautiful and well crafted with a lot of care, I hope you find someone that it fits.

    Humaad Yasin
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it possible to place an order for one of these, if so please can you provide further details

    Adrijana Radosevic
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..maybe ebcause I despise marriage as such... but these uber-efforts to get someone you've likely been dicklashing for years on end and who's probably about to pop out your "it's ok, I can control it, we don't need a condom" excuse to marry you seem so pathetic.

    Scott Janiak-Ross
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Trademark copyright infringement. Make another I'm sure you'll hear from lawyers.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for the heads up - I had wondered about this. I actually hope they do contact us - We have some great thoughts and ideas to share with them that I think theyll be very interested in :)

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    Caroline Driver
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. Can't help wondering what JK Rowling thinks of this though. If it was a Disney inspired item, they'd be litigating already.

    Sofia Kratchanova
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who ordered this and is the wedding still on 'cause otherwise i'll be the bride

    cassiereroni
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to say first that I, personally, am not a fan of the wings being so big. I know me, I'd get the caught on something and destroy them, the chain or both. But overall... WOW, just Wow! What a lucky person to be on the receiving end of such a beautiful piece. I don't know if the person who commissioned this piece had any say in the design but either way how wonderful a person he must be to find someone with the talent and creativity to make something like this! Hope this is but a preview to the many years of surprises, joy and love for them both.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always good getting feedback! Its interesting that the wings seem to be the one way or another on this!

    Load More Replies...
    Bambi
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Just out of curiosity, how much did that cost?

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good question!! - send me an email info@freemanjewellery.com and I can go into more detail lol xD

    Load More Replies...
    Andrea Lewis
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh i don't use twitter i should figure this out that's a great idea.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It hopefully will be soon! - We're currently awaiting to hear back whether we have JK's blessing to make more :) (tweet her to encourage!)

    Load More Replies...
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is His Story :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4653442/An-engagement-ring-box-golden-snitch-Harry-Potter.html#comments

    Load More Replies...
    Josie Riley
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear, if someone proposes to me this way I'll say, "_(insert fiance's name)_ has caught the Snitch and receives 150 points and a wife! _(fiance's house)_ wins!"

    Sofia Kratchanova
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who ordered it and is the wedding still on 'cause otherwise i'll be the bride

    Randy Lennon
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simply beautiful. It makes me want to propose all over again. A piece like that puts a lot of pressure on the ring to be able to outshine the box. Did you design the ring as well?

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very insightful comment - I did! In design, getting that balance I find also important. In this case, making sure that the ring was a beauty in its simplicity and refinement :)

    Load More Replies...
    Furqan Ahmad
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You hear that?It's the sound of millions of harry potter fans gasping all at once.I am SHOOK!

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Everyone, Thank thank thank you for the kind comment, it means a monumental mental amount to me! Check out this article for His side of the story :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4653442/An-engagement-ring-box-golden-snitch-Harry-Potter.html#comments

    rick hctep (Rick45)
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is very beautiful and well crafted with a lot of care, I hope you find someone that it fits.

    Humaad Yasin
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it possible to place an order for one of these, if so please can you provide further details

    Adrijana Radosevic
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..maybe ebcause I despise marriage as such... but these uber-efforts to get someone you've likely been dicklashing for years on end and who's probably about to pop out your "it's ok, I can control it, we don't need a condom" excuse to marry you seem so pathetic.

    Scott Janiak-Ross
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Trademark copyright infringement. Make another I'm sure you'll hear from lawyers.

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for the heads up - I had wondered about this. I actually hope they do contact us - We have some great thoughts and ideas to share with them that I think theyll be very interested in :)

    Load More Replies...
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