Help with men’s sapphire ring design

[kevnick80]

Hi guys

I am designing a new ring for myself. 1.5ct emerald cut sapphire, bezel set but offset from the side of the band, in gold with black matte rhodium plating.

Now, I want to know if I should have a band of micro prong sapphires going down the middle of the band (see photos) or random size sapphires flush set in the band.

What do you think?

 

[OoohShiny]

That will be unique!

I think it's entirely personal preference - do you prefer geometric designs or a sense of randomness?

Personally I like both, but to my taste, the line version doesn't have enough variation to maintain visual interest over time, so I'd choose the random version

 

[bludiva]

+1 for the random design

 

[Bron357]

I support the random design. You are aiming for a fully different ring so go the whole hog!

 

[kevnick80]

Thanks guys.

My gut was the random design. The line is just too ‘ordinary’ and I am aiming at a very contemporary and unique ring to add to my collection!

Does anyone else have any unusual designed rings in their collection? I love the work of Glenn Spiro and Theodoros jewellers.

Kevin

 

[OoohShiny]

I think @gregchang35 has some custom designed jewellery, IIRC

My wedding ring is Damascus Steel - not necessarily that unusual but a little bit different

 

[kevnick80]

I think @gregchang35 has some custom designed jewellery, IIRC

My wedding ring is Damascus Steel - not necessarily that unusual but a little bit different

I love Damascus steel.

Yeah, I am very familiar with Greg Chang’s rings. I love it when guys go for something different to the norm. Just because you are a guy doesn’t mean you can’t wear amazing jewellery!

 

[tyty333]

I like the random...unique and interesting...post pics when its done!

 

[kevnick80]

Next dilemma- should I have the large sapphire bezel or claw set?

Thoughts please.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Bezel set main stone in that position. I'd personally do rectangular french cuts or baguettes in the band! I don't love the random size rounds with the emerald cut sapphire.

(Incidentally, this thread goes in Rocky Talky as that is where we discuss stones and settings.)

 

[kevnick80]

Bezel set main stone in that position. I'd personally do rectangular french cuts or baguettes in the band! I don't love the random size rounds with the emerald cut sapphire.

(Incidentally, this thread goes in Rocky Talky as that is where we discuss stones and settings.)

As in, east-west or north-south setting?

 

[valeria101]

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Perhaps a simple band ?

A band of blue would be elegant, methinks (dito @diamondseeker2006 ) & your dots are fun !

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... the design reminds me this www (nb. connecting bezel & band ...) & some other Taffin with stones set off one side of the band - none very close, however

 

[kevnick80]

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Perhaps a simple band ?

A band of blue would be elegant, methinks (dito @diamondseeker2006 ) & your dots are fun !

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... the design reminds me this www (nb. connecting bezel & band ...) & some other Taffin with stones set off one side of the band - none very close, however

Hi

I was inspired by a few Taffin and Glenn Spiro designs actually - I love their originality and lack of conformity.

 

[OoohShiny]

+1 for bezel set

 

[kevnick80]

Thanks guys!