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Designing an eternity band

alene

alene

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Our 20th anniversary is in a couple of months and I'm working with David Klass on designing an eternity band to mark the occasion. It'll be a pretty substantial, stand-alone piece. The stones are .22 - .23 BGD signature stones (except one). It'll be brushed/matte 18 K yellow gold. I'm super grateful to @Dreamer_D for the initial feedback on the possible design in my previous thread. The inspiration photo is what I sent to DK. I have the first CADs and I think they look great, except I want small beads rather than flush-set stones. Any other thoughts?
 

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The channel for the bead setting may be hand carved so it wouldn't be in the CAD. This is how it would have been done back in the day and its how they can get such a thin rail. So ask him how the stones will be set and clarify you want them bead set in a channel. If you can dig up a ring he has done previously with the same setting style that is ideal for communication bc obviously, lots can get lost in translation! I think you basically want the Big Boy, full eternity version of the band in this IG post:


I would also ask for the diamonds to be totally flush to one another with no gaps between. May not be possible with these diamonds and your finger size but if that's the case I'd want to figure out another solution than large gaps between diamonds.

I would also ask if the ring can be less than 3mm thick. The diamonds are only 2.42 and protrude above the metal so I would think you could shave a bit off the height there. Maybe it accounts for polishing but I'd ask about reducing the depth.
 
Dreamer_D said:
The channel for the bead setting may be hand carved so it wouldn't be in the CAD. This is how it would have been done back in the day and its how they can get such a thin rail. So ask him how the stones will be set and clarify you want them bead set in a channel. If you can dig up a ring he has done previously with the same setting style that is ideal for communication bc obviously, lots can get lost in translation! I think you basically want the Big Boy, full eternity version of the band in this IG post:


I would also ask for the diamonds to be totally flush to one another with no gaps between. May not be possible with these diamonds and your finger size but if that's the case I'd want to figure out another solution than large gaps between diamonds.

I would also ask if the ring can be less than 3mm thick. The diamonds are only 2.42 and protrude above the metal so I would think you could shave a bit off the height there. Maybe it accounts for polishing but I'd ask about reducing the depth.
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Thanks so much, Dreamer! I was hoping you'd respond! I didn't even realize the band is 3 mm thick, will check with DK on this. I do want metal between the stones, like in the inspiration photo, but I like the boxy outline of it, so maybe I need to be more clear about that?
 
alene said:
Thanks so much, Dreamer! I was hoping you'd respond! I didn't even realize the band is 3 mm thick, will check with DK on this. I do want metal between the stones, like in the inspiration photo, but I like the boxy outline of it, so maybe I need to be more clear about that?
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I didn't notice that detail! Yes I would be more clear on that bc the inspo is a little unclear and the CAD isn't reflecting what you want. Another image might help. You want the diamonds bead set into little squares, like this? But again, Big Boy version.

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I don't think the proportions are quite right in the CAD anyway. Assuming 4mm diamonds in the inspiration, the rail between the diamonds is 0.5mm. At present in the CAD the metal between the diamonds is about 1.0mm which seems like a lot to me. Maybe it accounts for carving out the seats for the diamonds, like in the photo I just posted. The picture above would have been hand carved, and maybe that's what they intend. But its still something to clarify. I would probably want the rails between the diamonds to be quite minimial.
 
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Dreamer_D said:
I didn't notice that detail! Yes I would be more clear on that bc the inspo is a little unclear and the CAD isn't reflecting what you want. Another image might help. You want the diamonds bead set into little squares, like this? But again, Big Boy version.

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I don't think the proportions are quite right in the CAD anyway. Assuming 4mm diamonds in the inspiration, the rail between the diamonds is 0.5mm. At present in the CAD the metal between the diamonds is about 1.0mm which seems like a lot to me. Maybe it accounts for carving out the seats for the diamonds, like in the photo I just posted. The picture above would have been hand carved, and maybe that's what they intend. But its still something to clarify. I would probably want the rails between the diamonds to be quite minimial.
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Thank you! This is great, will send it to him as well. I think the other photo needs to be magnified to see the rails between the stones. Will definitely need to clarify the proportions.
 
Very nice! I might ask about how the prongs will be finished to ensure they are soft and round and ideally you don't want them to protrude above the level of the rails. But otherwise it seems this fits the brief very well!

Will you have engraving? What metal will you use?
 
Dreamer_D said:
Very nice! I might ask about how the prongs will be finished to ensure they are soft and round and ideally you don't want them to protrude above the level of the rails. But otherwise it seems this fits the brief very well!

Will you have engraving? What metal will you use?
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Thanks so much! Great idea to check on the prongs, will definitely ask! It’ll be 18K brushed/matte yellow gold.
 
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Do you have any strong feelings about ajour?
 
I have this band saved for an inspiration piece for myself…
Is this what you are wanting?
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I’m a cad newbie, so I don’t want to give any wrong advice, but I’ll just add… this style is probably my favorite eternity band. I think the miligrain around each box is such a pretty detail. How do you feel about engraving on the side walls? Or are you after a more modern look?

Keep us posted how your project goes, I cannot wait to see how it turns out!
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
I have this band saved for an inspiration piece for myself…
Is this what you are wanting?
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I’m a cad newbie, so I don’t want to give any wrong advice, but I’ll just add… this style is probably my favorite eternity band. I think the miligrain around each box is such a pretty detail. How do you feel about engraving on the side walls? Or are you after a more modern look?

Keep us posted how your project goes, I cannot wait to see how it turns out!
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Thanks @lavenderdragonfly23 ! I actually have a band like the one in your photo, with much smaller stones. I love it, but for this one, I really want a more modern look. Love the look of smooth matte gold with no milgrain or engraving. Hope it looks as good as what I’m picturing in my head. I’ve approved the CADs and will update this thread when the final product is ready.
 
Rfisher said:
Do you have any strong feelings about ajour?
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Are those the openings the stones are set into? If so, not sure I have strong feelings about them, should I?
 
Not saying you should no, but if going the custom route anyways why not if preferences are there.

Bigger. Smaller. Round. Square.
Straight edge vs bezeled. Rounded off edges vs more angular- to go along with how comfort fit/rounded the inside shank is.

alene said:
Are those the openings the stones are set into? If so, not sure I have strong feelings about them, should I?
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Rfisher said:
Not saying you should no, but if going the custom route anyways why not if preferences are there.

Bigger. Smaller. Round. Square.
Straight edge vs bezeled. Rounded off edges vs more angular- to go along with how comfort fit/rounded the inside shank is.
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Oh I see! I’m happy with the small round ones, like in the CAD. Seems like they should be pretty comfortable.
 
Crap - I’m so sorry I didn’t catch that you’ve already approved the cad before throwing my question out there to you.

Excited to see it on your hand!
It’s going to be stunning :love:
 
alene said:
Thanks @lavenderdragonfly23 ! I actually have a band like the one in your photo, with much smaller stones. I love it, but for this one, I really want a more modern look. Love the look of smooth matte gold with no milgrain or engraving. Hope it looks as good as what I’m picturing in my head. I’ve approved the CADs and will update this thread when the final product is ready.
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Yay! I can’t wait to see it on you!
 
alene said:
My stones made it safely to David's. Now the wait begins...
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Yay! I really can't wait to see this! It's going to be AMAZING!
 
Yay!!!! Definitely keep us posted!
 
And it is done and on its way to me! I think the pictures look fantastic, loving the satin finish! I won't get to wear it for a while, until our anniversary at the end of May, but I'll definitely take more photos before my husband can put it away. Finished band.jpgFinished profile.jpg
 
Soooo pretty! Congrats and happy anniversary!
 
Stunning! Perfect!
Congrats on your ring and best wishes on your upcoming anniversary!
 
Stunning I can’t wait to see it on your finger.
 
It looks amazing! Love the satin finish too...you will be able to model it before May right?
 
Alene, that is a beaut piece and I am sure will put a smile on your face everyday you wear it which I hope is soon.
I wanted to join your party, I did this for the wife many years ago with the diamonds channel set, platinum, and the edges kind of beveled due to the ER halo set stones. 400657392596
 
The ring looks fabulous - can't wait for hand shots! Should be a fitting gift for an anniversary - take it out to dinner to celebrate!!
 
Thank you all for your comments! Sneaky DH got his hands on the FedEx package first, so I didn’t even get to see the band. I’ll be back with an update in a few weeks.
 
alene said:
Thank you all for your comments! Sneaky DH got his hands on the FedEx package first, so I didn’t even get to see the band. I’ll be back with an update in a few weeks.
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You all are so funny with your patience to wait for an actual date to receive a special gift :lol-2: I figure if the gift comes in the same general vicinity of the event it’s all good lol
 
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