There is provided a method or process for fabricating a hollow jewelry article which is hollowed or bored out. In accordance with this process, a
metal ring model is prepared comprising a
solid shank and a
metal plate supported along the internal perimeter of the shank by means of a series of spokes extending from the shank. A first
metal mold is produced from the metal ring model having the external shape of the jewelry article to be manufactured. From this mold, a
wax model of the jewelry article is produced which is first filed down and then cast in order to form a metal model of a core insert; the core insert, like the ring model, has a plate disposed along the perimeter of the shank. This core insert is used to produce a second
metal mold. This second mold may then be used repeatedly in order to form a soluble
wax core insert model which is then inserted into the cavity of the first mold in order to define the hollow region of the article. A non-soluble
wax is then introduced into the first mold for completely surrounding the soluble wax core insert. The non-soluble wax then hardens and the entire unit is removed from the first mold, including the soluble wax core. The core is then removed by a suitable
water soluble or chemical mechanism. The remaining wax model contains a
hollow core running along a substantial portion of the arcuate length of the shank; the shank has a finger facing surface formed with a plurality of openings which lead to said core. The wax model is then cast in order to form the inventive ring design.