Background: I've been working on some rings using "mokueme-gane" billets for jewelry... Non-ferrous metals, so they are pretty easy to cut/drill/form.
I want to create a pattern welded billet to cut rings (the kind you wear) out of.
I want a simple light/dark contrast... And thinking of using L6 or nickel or nickel silver and some type of carbon steel.
My question is:
What types of metal would be best suited for this? Since I want to actually "machine" the ring from a solid piece of stock I'll need something I can drill and grind with out much trouble.
What combinations would you suggest for this purpose