General Ring Making

Thank you to all that replied to my message about making Titanium
rings. I have come to the conclusion that I will need a metal lathe
in order to continue my interest in titanium.

After learning about Ti rings, I was curious about how rings of
other metal are made. Generally speaking, how are rings/bands of
other metals (gold, silver, copper, etc) made? I was wondering if
most are made from half-round wire and then soldered or if they might
also be turned on a lathe.

Thanks again,
Jason L. W. Lynn