Designing my 20th Anniversary Ring

[Lookinagain]

@Lookinagain I noticed in an old thread I came across that you have a ring that is yellow gold and unplated white. What karat are the golds? And I wonder if you can comment on the look of unplated wg compared to platinum with your old cuts?

Sorry, I just saw this question. The golds are both 14k. The yellow is NOT the antique yellow. I tried to get a photo of the unplated white basket next to platinum for you. I think the fact that the unplated white is covered in milgrain makes it a bit harder to tell that it is in fact, unplated. And that stone is very warm, but I do like the unplated white with it and it really looks pretty white for it's color face up in those unplated prongs.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Sorry, I just saw this question. The golds are both 14k. The yellow is NOT the antique yellow. I tried to get a photo of the unplated white basket next to platinum for you. I think the fact that the unplated white is covered in milgrain makes it a bit harder to tell that it is in fact, unplated. And that stone is very warm, but I do like the unplated white with it and it really looks pretty white for it's color face up in those unplated prongs.

Thank you! You raise a good point about engraving and texture affecting how color is perceived. I will need to give that more thought.

 

[Lookinagain]

Thank you! You raise a good point about engraving and texture affecting how color is perceived. I will need to give that more thought.

I realize I didn't answer you question about unplated white vs. platinum with my old cuts but I don't really think I can comment as none of my other old cuts are as warm as this one, and also that ring is the only one I have with unplated white.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Here's where we are at with the CADs. I'm liking it a lot -- the bridge is beautiful -- and I won't make anymore tweaks until he has my stones so we know exactly what the baskets will look like...



But then I messed around and did this mock up and now I am having all kinds of confusing thoughts lol

 

[Dreamer_D]

I was also thinking about my diamonds more and contemplating whether the wonkiness and naturals/cavities on the girdles of two of the diamonds will be an issue. I know David will tell me once he has them, but I still like to think about these things for myself.

I did some photoshop and rotated the stones. Weird Rita and Sad Sally don’t look so bad!



I also think it will be possible to cover the girdle issues on Rita and Sally with prongs. Fingers crossed bc that would be nice.




One thing I noticed is that the table and stars are oriented differently on Miss Perfect. On all the others, the NS axis has a star point, so prongs can easily be set there (see above). But Miss Perfect has the table rotated so the crux between two points is aligned with the NS axis. Wondering if this is an OMC thing. And wondering how it will affect setting the diamond. I’m hoping that because the NS prongs are split maybe they can be seated on either side of the kite facet that is centered NS.

 

[bee24]

Here's where we are at with the CADs. I'm liking it a lot -- the bridge is beautiful -- and I won't make anymore tweaks until he has my stones so we know exactly what the baskets will look like...



But then I messed around and did this mock up and now I am having all kinds of confusing thoughts lol

Those baskets are fantastic! I love the shape/the prongs. Perfect! Would 5 stones give you total coverage of diamonds or would 7? I vote for whatever gives you total coverage. To be honest I haven’t read this entire thread so that may have been discussed!

I think DK will do what he can to set the stones how you want them. I had asked for N/S but he had to set it slightly off which I notice more in pictures than in person that could end up being a possibility for you but I do trust he will try to do what you want!

I cannot wait to see the final product, it’s going to be so fabulous.

 

[Dreamer_D]

@bee24 Five stones gives what can only be considered total coverage if we take this face in view into account! Barely a hint of metal is evident at the side.



And after sitting with it a bit I am confirmed that I want more of a ring look than a band look, and seeing a little bit of the metal band on the side of my finger is going to create the look I want. I am imagining engraving on the shoulders, too, and that wouldn’t be possible with 7 stones. Or wouldn’t be much point as it would be so far down. I think a graduated 7 stone is in my future but probably with smaller stones for a more band-like style.

And yes! I love the baskets! It looks like a beautiful old fashioned bridge. I want that architectural detail to really stand out as the design feature, which is why I am keeping the shank plain. I am considering using metal choice to highlight the bridge further. I may choose a less conventional combination of metals for two tone. Still pondering. Unplated white for the bridge (the warmest option alloy) and peach for the shank perhaps…

And I agree DK will make the best choice when setting the stones. I don’t plan to micromanage that process at all as he has lots of experience setting old cuts. But I will request him to choose the orientation where it looks best and where the inclusions are covered, if that is possible. He made the right choice with your stone!

 

[lulu_ma]

Here's where we are at with the CADs. I'm liking it a lot -- the bridge is beautiful -- and I won't make anymore tweaks until he has my stones so we know exactly what the baskets will look like...



But then I messed around and did this mock up and now I am having all kinds of confusing thoughts lol

Hi @Dreamer_D I totally missed your cad posts.

I did a measurement of my five stone. I believe it has less of a curve than your drawing.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Hi @Dreamer_D I totally missed your cad posts.

I did a measurement of my five stone. I believe it has less of a curve than your drawing.

What is that measurement lulu? The height of your stones? I’m not quite following what you are saying.

 

[lulu_ma]

What is that measurement lulu? The height of your stones? I’m not quite following what you are saying.

I was trying to get a measurement like this one:



Or did I misconstrue your question? Did you want the depth of the stones or the basket height?

 

[Dreamer_D]

It’s awkward to read but that 4.54 is the height of the table of the diamond as measured from the inside edge of the shank — imagine the lower black line extending all the way to the inner edge of the shank like this…



I think on yours the height of the stones must be greater than 4.5 bc they are huge.

But I think you are more commenting that your diamonds don’t follow the curve of your finger as closely as my drawing shows? Yours are like the right in this image and mine are like the left?

 

[lulu_ma]

It’s awkward to read but that 4.54 is the height of the table of the diamond as measured from the inside edge of the shank — imagine the lower black line extending all the way to the inner edge of the shank like this…



I think on yours the height of the stones must be greater than 4.5 bc they are huge.

But I think you are more commenting that your diamonds don’t follow the curve of your finger as closely as my drawing shows? Yours are like the right in this image and mine are like the left?

The basket height of the one of the smaller side stone is 6.5 mm (crown is puffy on this stone). I think that the stone is elevated, though.