Anyone want to help with my setting? The struggle is real! (2.10ct, O color, AVR)

[elle_71125]

I have not read all the posts in detail, however, seeing you already have a ring with an Emerald halo of some sort, I would suggest opting for red stones in this ring, and am hoping that's what you have decided!

It will be fabulous whatever you will decide, can't wait to see the finished ring!

DK

I decided on a Ruby halo! I love emeralds (and green is one of my favorite colors), but I’m pushing myself to try something new with this one.

 

[Dreamer_D]

The faux halo style is very deco and they lived their angles. That might be the main reason we don’t see a round version. That and you can just do a regular bezel when it’s round. Are you totally against a hexagonal or octagonal form?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Found a round version! @ZestfullyBling has round faux bezels on her five stone!

5 stone graduated

 

[elle_71125]

The faux halo style is very deco and they lived their angles. That might be the main reason we don’t see a round version. That and you can just do a regular bezel when it’s round. Are you totally against a hexagonal or octagonal form?

Found a round version! @ZestfullyBling has round faux bezels on her five stone!

Thank you so much for sharing!! I just saved the photo for inspiration and so I can try and play with it in photoshop later.

Ps. Reminder to self: One must remember to follow one’s own threads.

 

[elle_71125]

I haven’t made any progress since my last CAD (I know, seriously ), but I’m trying to get the creative juices flowing again. So here I am with some Friday afternoon photoshop musings.

I’m still thinking on the best way to set the center stone. I know I want to use a faux bezel with claw prongs (because I love those sharp little babies). I tried out an octogonal bezel in my last CAD, but I’m not sure that I love that. I think it messed with the shape of the halo. I’m still not in love with the gallery, so im just ignoring it while I work on other parts.




I love the shape of my new LGD red spinel ring. The 10 sides gives it a smoother / rounder edge which I like. So I tried that out. I played with the prong placement as well (Left side prong lines up North & South. Right side prongs line up where the petals dip into the corners).


Using the beautiful @ZestfullyBling’s ring and showing the options on my original mock up.


Playing with adding in a leaf / small split at the top of the shoulders. Something delicate and floral. I would want it to curve in / under, but I don’t possess those kinds of photoshop skills. Thank you @Rfisher for the idea.




This one was provided by @Rfisher earlier in the thread. I think this is super cute.


Me somehow butchering it with the same inspiration photo.

Or there’s always the classic diamonds up the side…

 

[Dreamer_D]

I think the prongs need to align somehow with the borders of the gems in the halo, which is what makes your LGD spinel ring work so well (in part). I wonder about adjusting the shape of the EW so that the borders of the gems meet where the prong is. I am assuming these gems will be custom cut anyway.

 

[Niel]

I really don’t think you should make such a tiny split shank at like you’ve mocked up there in your photoshopping.
I think it’ll be very busy and take away from the elegant look you’ve got going.
Also you have the added benefit of having the edge go into a point- having two little points stick out into nothing will not be harmonious

 

[Niel]

Here’s a shank on one of my rings. You could ask them to do something like this a floral it up a little

 

[Niel]

This is a cute take on a tri-wire and you could add a slightly more leafy detail in the top portion

 

[Rfisher]

Random food for thoughts:


How do you feel about the highlighted area? The way the gallery is with the shoulder design.

And

My new baby , lozenge is set!

Lozenge finally set. 2.23ct K VS1 Onyx and single cut melee. Kalee at Sholdt made this for me. It is quite the statement piece and I have been wearing it everywhere since I got it.

www.pricescope.com

She also has a previous thread showing a cad in process - the triwire /tri shoulder plus the gallery design is what made me think of you.
This ring is a super similar to a ring I love dearly - so I love it too. Sholdt for a custom design has been added to a list somewhere ……lol.

 

[Bookwyrm]

Hmmm I don't know if I personally like an octagonal bezel on a floral ring. Like it feels a bit too geometric and angular for something as swoopy and elegant as your floral design? What about a round collet style faux bezel with prongs? I really like the ones on Singlestone and Andria Barbone. I think a simple delicate bezel (as thin as the bezel around your outer petals) with milgrain would look really pretty too

 

[Bookwyrm]

And I LOVE the details of your gallery! It's sooo pretty!

 

[mjea]

I’m excited for you and glad Clover gets a ruby sister!

For the gallery, what if you mimicked the shape of the halo, the way the donut also follows the shape, but with clean swoops without any curls to keep it airy?
The photo below is not exact but the closest I could find.

Regarding potential side stones, I think one diamond on each side, cut like the rubies used could be really nice! Or maybe since you’re doing a taper, a carre cut set like a kite with the taper, or a kite/shield cut?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Just checking in to see if you had set that beauty yet! I almost wish I had bought it back when I had the chance, but I am so happy it has gone to someone who will treasure it and set it beautifully!