[post_page_title]The excess[/post_page_title]
Although it might look as though the ring has sprouted some sort of growth, this is all part of the process. It was the part of the wax ring that was melted and connected to the base when it was sprued up.
A cast was also made of that piece of wax, but it’s not a problem for someone with the skills of this jeweler. In the jewelry-making world, this is what’s known as ‘the button,’ and it’s always good to have a little bit of extra metal when working with gold.
