Date: 11/19/2009 4:58:02 PM
Author: stacy
Okay, I was already totally jealous of your collection, but now?!
Seriously, that is a dreamy sapphire and the setting is perfection! I bet you cannot wait to get that baby on your finger. I know I can''t wait to see handshots because you ALWAYS have stunning photos.
Congratulations!
Date: 11/19/2009 5:48:20 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
GOrGEOUSSSS! I can''t wait to see more pics though!!! I love all the details!! Those prongs look lovely without being overbearing!!!! and the milligrain....and, and, and......................JUST DREAMY!!!!!
Date: 11/19/2009 6:46:01 PM
Author: dreamer_dachsie
Gorgeous. And I cannot believe the color of the saph! Each picture is better than the one before. I am very curious to hear what you think of it when you see it in person, esp. the color. Sometimes saphs photograph bluer than they seem to the eye, so I can''t wait to hear what you think when you see it!
More handhots! But of course, you will do a lovely photo shoot
Date: 11/19/2009 11:32:32 PM
Author: kas baby
I think that setting does what it should do best- protect and show off that gorgeous sapphire!!It''s simply beautiful
...I''m anxiously looking forward to hand shots of this beauty
Date: 11/19/2009 11:33:03 PM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 11/19/2009 5:48:20 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
GOrGEOUSSSS! I can''t wait to see more pics though!!! I love all the details!! Those prongs look lovely without being overbearing!!!! and the milligrain....and, and, and......................JUST DREAMY!!!!!
Thankyou CCN - yours is one of my fave sapphire rings, I hope mine is as dreamy as yours IRL
Date: 11/20/2009 7:44:34 AM
Author: Chrono
Thank you, Ms AJ.OK, I understand now why you didn’t want to show us the CAD. It is slightly different in that that little strip of metal really made the flow up to the melee a LOT better.
Date: 11/20/2009 8:41:24 AM
Author: cushioncutnut
Date: 11/19/2009 11:33:03 PM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 11/19/2009 5:48:20 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
GOrGEOUSSSS! I can''t wait to see more pics though!!! I love all the details!! Those prongs look lovely without being overbearing!!!! and the milligrain....and, and, and......................JUST DREAMY!!!!!
Thankyou CCN - yours is one of my fave sapphire rings, I hope mine is as dreamy as yours IRL
It is!!! My sapphire pales in comparison to yours. I sure wish I bought a custom cut sapphire! I just love how your sapphire gloooows! I am not disappointed in my sapphire by any means...........I just think my excitement of building my 20th Anniversary ring got the best of me!!
....and looking at your CAD''s.... they can surely be deceiving since they look so computer generated. I never did a CAD with my sapphire because I think the CAD''s would have thrown me way off course. I could just see myself driving someone crazy trying to change what didn''t look right to me....
Your ring IRL though looks remarkable. I can''t wait to see the entourage of pictures you will be posting!!!
I was wondering what that was, and if I was seeing things. Interesting idea!Date: 11/19/2009 10:39:43 PM
Author: arjunajane
Of course, I will start a proper thread with masses of my own photos once it arrives.
But I just wanted to send a huge THANKYOU to Brian and Lesley for their wonderful exemplary service during this whole project.
I wouldn''t have wanted to do it with anyone else, and I can''t wait to work with them again.
Thankyou all so much for your comments.
To answer some of your questions, I am beyond happy with the result.
To explain the design choice:
I had sooooo many photos of rings and different ideas swirling around for this project. Like many of you I''m sure, I have amassed a huge inspiration folder and was torn in a number of directions on how to do this project.
But in the end, the style and cutting of the sapphire really dictated alot of the design.
I knew I wanted something substantial, not tiny and dainty, which I believe we''ve achieved. In the end I took a combo of three different designs (all quite similar) that I really loved, and came up with my version.
The ring is platinum, with 0.28cts of F/G VVS BG signature melee in the shoulders accented with milgrain.
The smallest part is 2.5mm at the bottom of the shank, and it tapers up to I think around 3.75mm where the diamond shoulders/channels are.
I asked Brian to add that extra ''strip'' of platinum overlay on the sides of the shank, so that the channels transition more smoothly into the shank, and I''m really happy with that extra feature.
I chose a straight bar head with single claw prongs as I''ve always loved that look. The prongs are intentionally a lil heavier than some may prefer in order to protect the pointy corners of the stone''s cut, but I still think they work well with the overall ring.
I know we didn''t reinvent the wheel or do anything too original - but I wanted simple, classic and importantly to showcase the amazing JW sapphire, and I think we achieved that.
The other direction I was considering was something VC-esque, all vintage with pierced or carved details - but I think this suits the sapphire better
Date: 11/20/2009 9:29:11 AM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 11/20/2009 8:41:24 AM
Author: cushioncutnut
Date: 11/19/2009 11:33:03 PM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 11/19/2009 5:48:20 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
GOrGEOUSSSS! I can''t wait to see more pics though!!! I love all the details!! Those prongs look lovely without being overbearing!!!! and the milligrain....and, and, and......................JUST DREAMY!!!!!
Thankyou CCN - yours is one of my fave sapphire rings, I hope mine is as dreamy as yours IRL
It is!!! My sapphire pales in comparison to yours. I sure wish I bought a custom cut sapphire! I just love how your sapphire gloooows! I am not disappointed in my sapphire by any means...........I just think my excitement of building my 20th Anniversary ring got the best of me!!
....and looking at your CAD''s.... they can surely be deceiving since they look so computer generated. I never did a CAD with my sapphire because I think the CAD''s would have thrown me way off course. I could just see myself driving someone crazy trying to change what didn''t look right to me....
Your ring IRL though looks remarkable. I can''t wait to see the entourage of pictures you will be posting!!!
Not at all CCN, your ring has always been a standout and I know you love it - I love the colours in your stone, I have all your photos in my inspiration folder for this project
I know what you mean about the excitement. Don''t get me wrong, I am over the moon with my ring, no regrets. But often throughout the process I did think ''should I just take a step back and re-evaluate my choices?'', instead of just forging ahead and wanting the ring on my finger asap, kwim?. (It is for my 5 year anniversary, combined with a gift to myself for getting my dream job).
I think those feelings are natural with custom, even with someone like me who was very specific about what they wanted
I can say I am very happy I was working with Brian and Lesley and not, say, someone like Leon who wouldn''t communicate/give updates etc half as much. I would''ve gone mad I think, ha!
Ya, after the 2nd round of CADS, at one stage I just had to go - yep, I trust Brian to execute my ideas/requests accurately - and of course he did.
CAD is a great tool, but it does give you more incentive to nit pick is what I found (compared to say when I''ve worked with completely hand made artists just from one sketch). Kinda odd, as you would think it would be the opposite, no?..
You betcha re the photos - let''s hope my camera does a good job of photographing blues hey?!
Date: 11/20/2009 9:56:07 AM
Author: Spirit
Hi Arj! Just checked in and found all this news! Congratulations!!! Your finished ring is beautiful and has so many different design elements that you love all rolled into one! The look is classy and elegant while sturdy and practical. I hope you wear it in good health and enjoy it forever! The sentiments attached to it should remind you of all the fun you had in the planning stages and all your PS friends who shared your journey.
( Hmm - I guess if we were really such great friends we could have all chipped in and shared in the cost!) never mind...It''s a winner!
Date: 11/20/2009 12:00:53 PM
Author: risingsun
I absolutely love it, AJOnly one full frontal view...bahI know you will make up for this omission as soon as it is in your hot little hands
I''m so pleased for you. It is a beauty
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