Lion Head ring by OPV, .9999+ pure silver arc welded (not a cast)

Lion head ring, unique handmade art, not a cast
http://seashells.azurewebsites.net/Shells/ProductDetails?ItemReference=3393

This is a beautiful ring I just finished, always wanted to give it a try on making a lion head ring because I didn't like the design and metal purity of the mass produced cast lion rings available in the official channels.
The ring uses .9999+ silver, the purest available from APMEX, and no solder is used in the making.
I rolled the metal for strength and then arc welded bit by bit the lion head to it's natural weld flow shape without sacrificing the strength (no torch no annealing)
Black coral eyes and pink peruvian opal mouth decorations.
Size: 8.5 - 9 US
Weight: 18.2 g
Materials: .9999+ pure silver, Hawaiian black coral and Peruvian pink opal
Handmade by: OPV