finally setting my color change sapphire... thoughts

[Bonsai]

I'm finally setting my color change sapphire. I wanted a half halo that would kinda remind me of the moon.
The white is platinum and we are doing milgrain on it.
I'm liking how it looks but there is something I cant put my finger on??
I want to see about attaching the platinum where the split shank meets the half halo.
it's a 2 ct blue to purple unheated color change sapphire.
I'm also wondering if it's just missing the milgrain detail and that will fix it up?
is the split shank too narrow? That was another consideration that came to mind or if I should round it out that it's too hard edge and mechanical looking?

I'm so excited.

 

[shelovesinclusions]

I really like the concept of your ring, and your sapphire is gorgeous. When I looked at the picture, what seemed "off" was the smooth, modern appearance around the stone while the side stones are more detailed. The milgrain would resolve that I think. It reminds me of an art nouveau crescent moon.

 

[Bonsai]

Thanks
Do u think it needs some engraving instead of milgrain? Or both?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

For me it's the mixed metal. I would prefer the ring to be all platinum. For mixed metal rings I prefer there be some symmetry in the mix. With that said- a gorgeous 2 carat color change sapphire! What a dream.

 

[minousbijoux]

There is something about the transition from the shank to the half halo and diamonds that could be better - more elegant - in the connection. It feels like the actual joining is off and doesn't flow properly (maybe the different widths?) but I'll leave it to the experts for the specifics.

That is going to be a beautiful, stellar ring!

 

[voce]

Does it have to be a crescent moon? Or can it be a full moon, too?

 

[LilAlex]

The two halves are each beautiful. It's self-consciously asymmetric, imo, and that may not be what you are after. I don't see "moon"; I see "edgy."

The left half looks almost baroque and the right half is very sleek and modern and CAD-ish. Certainly lovely and very unconventional. Stone is pretty, too!

 

[Bron357]

Hmmm.
Im not a fan of the claw sitting all alone or the gap between the sapphire bezel and the ring shoulders /shank.
Id be more inclined to make the bezel line flow into the shoulder/ shank (no gap) and carry the bezel down a little more so as the claw can be done away with.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I want to see about attaching the platinum where the split shank meets the half halo.

I think a smoother transition would alleviate much of the disconnect. Milgrain is also a viable option for added cohesion. I like the dichotomy happening in the ring very much. It's bold and unique.

 

[Yelena]

Hmmm.
Im not a fan of the claw sitting all alone or the gap between the sapphire bezel and the ring shoulders /shank.
Id be more inclined to make the bezel line flow into the shoulder/ shank (no gap) and carry the bezel down a little more so as the claw can be done away with.

Agree 100%

 

[Bonsai]

Thx ok so thats what I had pretty much asked for already yesterday was to make the split shank to the bezel a cohesive line, I guess thats the main bother to me.

So this is my first experience with CAD and I dont want to be "that customer" is this a big deal to fix for the jeweler or something that can be done relatively easy? I was wondering if he can add some metal to the split shank, thicken and soften it up? But is this a real pain to a. jeweler? What happened in cases where they change a cad design? Do they have to scrap it and start over or what?

 

[voce]

Thx ok so thats what I had pretty much asked for already yesterday was to make the split shank to the bezel a cohesive line, I guess thats the main bother to me.

So this is my first experience with CAD and I dont want to be "that customer" is this a big deal to fix for the jeweler or something that can be done relatively easy? I was wondering if he can add some metal to the split shank, thicken and soften it up? But is this a real pain to a. jeweler? What happened in cases where they change a cad design? Do they have to scrap it and start over or what?

My advice, finalize the CAD model before they cast. They don't have to start from scratch when it's just at the computer stage, just drag things around in the software and add details. Once they cast something and you don't like it, then they have to scrap the metal cast and start over.

 

[Bonsai]

shucks ok so do they more or less lose the time as they can just reuse the metal.
I see the problem. I went back and looked the CAD.... what I thought was a knife edge on the split shank I believe he darkened to represent shadows of the inside 'box" edge.... and I didnt realize what it was looking at the CAD... I thought the split shank was tent shaped if that makes sense. Probably not. I dont know how to explain it.

So how does this stuff go does the jeweler lose a lot of $ that I'll have some additional cost? I am trying not to be a PITA for sure.... at least this thread helped me figure out the problem. I didnt realize what I was seeing initially. Dang it.

 

[Yelena]

SomeThe idea of the half moon with a bit of asymmetry reminds me of this ring. I am posting the picture in case it is useful to you. I look forward to seeing your finished ring. Love the half moon idea.

 

[minousbijoux]

Thx ok so thats what I had pretty much asked for already yesterday was to make the split shank to the bezel a cohesive line, I guess thats the main bother to me.

So this is my first experience with CAD and I dont want to be "that customer" is this a big deal to fix for the jeweler or something that can be done relatively easy? I was wondering if he can add some metal to the split shank, thicken and soften it up? But is this a real pain to a. jeweler? What happened in cases where they change a cad design? Do they have to scrap it and start over or what?

@Bonsai: you are paying a fair amount of money to have them design and fabricate the setting you want, so don't settle! Changes are made to CADs all the time and you shouldn't feel bad about it in the least. If you ask around, I think you'll find that at least one set of revisions (if not more) are pretty standard.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

My preference would be to have the bezel flow into the split shank instead of being broken like this, and have both bezel and shank milgrained! I think that will make it look smoother and prettier.

beautiful ring, I love the 2 tone and the asymmetric halo!

 

[Bonsai]

Even after it’s printed it’s common to redo? That wouldn’t make me feel so bad
I realize now I didn’t understand the cad drawing and thought it’d be a smooth transition and that’s just nagging me but it’s not the jewelers fault really

 

[Yelena]

Even after it’s printed it’s common to redo? That wouldn’t make me feel so bad
I realize now I didn’t understand the cad drawing and thought it’d be a smooth transition and that’s just nagging me but it’s not the jewelers fault really

I think if you are paying for a custom design then you really need to be 100% happy with it. The whole point of printing it is to make sure you like it and want to go ahead with it. If you don’t like it at this point you need to speak up and say so.

 

[Ally T]

There is something about the transition from the shank to the half halo and diamonds that could be better - more elegant - in the connection. It feels like the actual joining is off and doesn't flow properly (maybe the different widths?) but I'll leave it to the experts for the specifics.

That is going to be a beautiful, stellar ring!

This. I would prefer to see the split shank continuous & fluid around the sapphire, with millgrain, so then the crescent of diamonds in yellow gold looks like it's come in for a hug on the outside. Gorgeous stone & unusual design - looking forward to seeing it finished!

 

[Bonsai]

milgrain is done. I'm trying to decide if I should add bead work or not. I really did want it initially b/c I'm such a fan of engraving and all that.... but I'm not sure if it'll be over done? What do you think???
I think it looks soooooo good!
You can really see the color change effect also as compared to the initial image.

 

[Rfisher]

I think it looks lovely!

where might you be looking to put the beading at?

 

[Bonsai]

On the shank. Like this ring hang on.
The bead work on the split shank (just basically circles)and the engraving on the band area.
Not adding the decoration between the split shank.
Unsure if I should do bead work around the sapphire.
I really like the look of it, but it's hard to visualize on my ring. I do really like it for sure.

 

[Bonsai]

I'm kind of leaning towards yes

 

[voce]

Awesome!

I vote yes on the beading, because I think it would provide more visual continuity from where the smallest diamonds end to where the split shank meets the band.

 

[lmyracle]

I think the beading would be a plus! Can't wait to see the final with it. It's beautiful already but I think the beading would enhance it overall.

 

[Rfisher]

I really like what you have now, the milgrain on the edges of the shank looks fantastically done-
But I think the addition of the beading/engraving (like the example you gave) would look great as well.

 

[shelovesinclusions]

It looks so cool! I think beading would kind of bring it all together in your finished piece.

 

[motownmama]

Beading is a yes vote from me

 

[Burmesedaze]

Another vote for the beading for this going-to-be-a-stunner ring

 

[MelMc]

It's lovely. It reminds me of a peacock feather.