DK cad review - ruby reset

[leukolenos]

I love the new CADs! It looks so much smoother and less bulky with the new sides! Beautiful! Cant wait to see the finished product!

Thank you! Me too!

 

[alene]

Really liking the changes in the last CADs! Are the little shields going to be diamonds or metal?

 

[leukolenos]

Really liking the changes in the last CADs! Are the little shields going to be diamonds or metal?

I asked if we could do two tone- shank in YG and shields in platinum. I also asked if we could add some diamonds in the shields! We’ll see what he says!

 

[leukolenos]

Aaaaaand here we have a 2.5mm halo rendering.....thoughts?

 

[metall]

Aaaaaand here we have a 2.5mm halo rendering.....thoughts?

The 2.5 is actually more marquise shaped imo, a bit narrower and more elongated....whereas the 3.0 is bubbly and has more converage. Neither is bad just depends on your preference.

Though one thing i might suggest that i JUST noticed ... and is totally subject to your preference is that if you like more marquise shaped...instead of two prongs at the tips ask him to do the v caps to hold the tips in for more stone security. Attached a picture of what i mean...just maybe a touch thinner than the pic.

 

[Rubybrick]

Aaaaaand here we have a 2.5mm halo rendering.....thoughts?

I like the 3mm. Looks less crowded for lack of better description, if you want to emphasize the Marquise I think the V caps Metall suggested will be more effective highlighting it. So excited for you!

 

[chrono]

Yes, please protect those ends with V caps.

 

[PintoBean]

It's even better round 2!!!

 

[mrs-b]

Just one more example of a bezel with prong set centered stone. These sides are 4.1mm. The center stone is 7.1mm.

 

[metall]

Just one more example of a bezel with prong set centered stone. These sides are 4.1mm. The center stone is 7.1mm.

I REALLY like the way that the scalloped edges on this ring look more like gentle rolling hills or waves vs the harsher cut scalloped edges!

 

[mrs-b]

I REALLY like the way that the scalloped edges on this ring look more like gentle rolling hills or waves vs the harsher cut scalloped edges!

Hi @metall -

I wanted all my cluster pieces to be like that. I'm too old to rock the daisy look, and wanted something gentler, while still being a definite cluster. My pendant is the same, and my earrings are being remade to have the same look.

 

[leukolenos]

Just one more example of a bezel with prong set centered stone. These sides are 4.1mm. The center stone is 7.1mm.

Gorgeous @mrs-b - thank you for chiming in.
I have always loved your clusters!!!

 

[elle_71125]

@leukolenos was that your new ring I saw on Instagram? Was it? Please say yes.

 

[leukolenos]

@leukolenos was that your new ring I saw on Instagram? Was it? Please say yes.

Yes!!!! It came out so beautifully- I can’t wait to get it!

 

[elle_71125]

Yes!!!! It came out so beautifully- I can’t wait to get it!

I agree 100%. It’s gorgeous!
When should you get it?

 

[leukolenos]

I agree 100%. It’s gorgeous!
When should you get it?

Thank you so much Elle! Hopefully Tuesday!
I haven’t been so excited about something in a long time. I can’t believe I hesitated to reset this stone.

 

[elle_71125]

Thank you so much Elle! Hopefully Tuesday!
I haven’t been so excited about something in a long time. I can’t believe I hesitated to reset this stone.

Any news? Do you have it yet? I'm dying to see more!

 

[leukolenos]

Any news? Do you have it yet? I'm dying to see more!

Got it this afternoon! I love love love it. It is much better in person. I nearly cried when I put it on my hand.
I’ll take some pictures tomorrow to show you!

 

[leukolenos]

Some really quick photos for you guys! I need to take more time to take some proper photos because these quick cell phone snaps don’t do this ring justice. The stone has been totally transformed. It is much more vibrant now!
I have been enjoying it very much and am so pleased with David’s work.
I’m so happy to be able to wear my grandmother’s piece and feel her close to me again. Love and miss you so much Grandma!

 

[ShinyPink]

It is stunning! I love it!!!

 

[rockysalamander]

Some really quick photos for you guys! I need to take more time to take some proper photos because these quick cell phone snaps don’t do this ring justice. The stone has been totally transformed. It is much more vibrant now!
I have been enjoying it very much and am so pleased with David’s work.
I’m so happy to be able to wear my grandmother’s piece and feel her close to me again. Love and miss you so much Grandma!

Gorgeous!!

 

[Burmesedaze]

It's regal and yet so wearable. Congrats on the lovely reset!

 

[leukolenos]

Thank you for your lovely compliments @MrsKMB , @rockysalamander , and @Burmesedaze!

And thank you everyone for all of your help with the cads and ideas through refining the design. I’m grateful for your good eyes and fine taste!

 

[arkieb1]

Beautiful ring, congrats, it looks like an amazing Antique too!!!

 

[aac2013]

Stunning!

 

[whitewave]

It’s lovely and wonderful. I hope my (hopefully future) granddaughters will wear my pieces.

 

[Catmom]

It's gorgeous!!! I love everything about it!

 

[Luce]

What a lovely and special piece!!!

 

[MJ_Mac]

Your ring is gorgeous! DK did an awesome job - it truly looks like a vintage ring but better. I hope you see your grandmother's smiling face every time you look at this special ring. I had my mother's ruby reset so I understand the emotions you feel.

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Gorgeous ring! I love that it has special meaning to you, as well. Enjoy!