I need tips photographing jewelry. Please :)

[DocFrankenstein]

I need to take nice artistic pictures of rings and earrings.

No shadows, and also different backgrounds to suit the ring...

Do you have any experience in this?
Any tips?

[mbze430]

My recommedation is get a light tent. Have light source from both side, above and the rear. And to make it interesting you can put semi-reflective surface under the jewelry you are shooting. Have fun.

If you have a star filter, you can make that extra shine.

[DocFrankenstein]

What lens should I get?

Would 50mm macro be enough, or should I spring for the 100 mm?

Thanks

[mbze430]

I do it two ways. I use my 24-70 alot of product shots. And when I need to get up close, I throw in my EF12 extension. Or I use my 50mm with the EF12 extension if I want a really dreamy bokeh.

I guess I could use my 180mm, but I would be pretty far away..heheh. I havent' tried that.

I also have close up, but I never use them on products. Since you want the sharpest image, without any distortion.

[Jon]

100 and, depending on whether they're studs or dangly things, maybe a set of tubes as well.

[chtgrubbs]

Check this link also: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59983