Find a Skilled Ring Maker for Custom Owl & Monogram Design

Question
I bought a fire opal at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show for $50, about half the size of my littlefingernail. its cut and has a stndard round diamond look. I'm thinking of a life member ring, with an owl on one side, M on the other. I will engrave myfamily names inside and give iT to me on my 70th b'dAY JAN6. dO YOU KNOW AN ABLE /willing artisan?with a quote?

Answer
Hello Edwin,
I wish I knew where you lived! that would make the task  of recommending someone easier.I presume you live in the SW- and if so Lee Epperson is the man I would trust implicitly with the project. I will  contact him, or you  can do so yourself.He is in New Mexico, ( if my memory off hand at this  late hour serves me  correctly) and If you write me off list at my personal email I'll give you his information and you  can tell me where you live...vieuxcarrejewelers@gmail will get you  directly to me as I don't recommend discussing personal matters like addresses etc on this or any public forum- for your safety and mine!
By the way a nice round brilliant fire opal should be clear and  about 6-8mm to have cost $50.00- hope you got a nice one for that amount!
I'll be looking for your email in the coming days,Best regards,Ari