The tale of the Unicorn Ruby: Now what do I do with it???

[Dr_Diesel]

Who made this one?

2 Armenian brothers in Bangkok. They just stopped dealing directly consumers as of last month however

After JTC in Las Vegas, they got a big order from a major jewelry house in NYC and are now gearing up for a more large-volume trade-focused business.

 

[BoulderGal]

Here are a few mockups. Thoughts?



I think I’m kind of liking the last one…at least for the moment

If it were me, I would go with option #3 or option #4. Given the almost neon glow, I'd go with white metal. I'm a sucker for bezels, but this stone needs those claw prongs!
I saw a nice trellis three stone on David Klass's instagram from a few years ago--the center had six claw prongs and the smaller side stones had three. Maybe something "swoopy"?

 

[lovedogs]

That first recut makes me so upset. Thrilled to see tje final outcome though, it's a truly magical stone

 

[Dr_Diesel]

If it were me, I would go with option #3 or option #4. Given the almost neon glow, I'd go with white metal. I'm a sucker for bezels, but this stone needs those claw prongs!
I saw a nice trellis three stone on David Klass's instagram from a few years ago--the center had six claw prongs and the smaller side stones had three. Maybe something "swoopy"?

I'm a huge CvB fan! I think I may end up with something like the one I posted earlier in this thread (but in white. I keep coming back to it.

 

[Dr_Diesel]

That first recut makes me so upset. Thrilled to see tje final outcome though, it's a truly magical stone

Me when I opened the first package:


…and when I opened the final one:

 

[Dreamer_D]

I'm a huge CvB fan! I think I may end up with something like the one I posted earlier in this thread (but in white. I keep coming back to it.

This would look amazing with white baskets and yellow shank. But I’m biased

 

[Dr_Diesel]

This would look amazing with white baskets and yellow shank. But I’m biased

I think I like where you're going with that!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i like option 2 and then option 1
but i also like the idea of a pendent

 

[maryjane04]

Option #3 is my favourite and white gold head and yellow gold shank! It's going to look amazing

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Why not send it to CvB, see what she'd suggest?

 

[Dr_Diesel]

Why not send it to CvB, see what she'd suggest?

I was thinking exactly that!

I just need to replenish my piggy bank first

I’m unfortunately going to be stuck in the pondering stage for a bit.

 

[Avondale]

I’m unfortunately going to be stuck in the pondering stage for a bit.

Think of it this way.

While you're "stuck", the ruby is also "stuck" - conveniently in its gem box, available for you to take it out, hold it, spin it around, enjoy it, and overall be smug about how you have this amazing stone and all the rest of the world doesn't.

The moment this stone ends up in a ring, it's also going to end up on the hand of your beloved, and I somehow doubt she'd be all too willing to share it after that.

Point being, enjoy it while you still have it.

 

[Dr_Diesel]

Think of it this way.

While you're "stuck", the ruby is also "stuck" - conveniently in its gem box, available for you to take it out, hold it, spin it around, enjoy it, and overall be smug about how you have this amazing stone and all the rest of the world doesn't.

The moment this stone ends up in a ring, it's also going to end up on the hand of your beloved, and I somehow doubt she'd be all too willing to share it after that.

Point being, enjoy it while you still have it.

That’s nothing less than brilliant!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I’m also stuck waiting and saving for a setting. I have my gemmmies in a box on my desk resting under my monitor so I can look at them while I wait.

 

[voce]

Here are a few mockups. Thoughts?



I think I’m kind of liking the last one…at least for the moment

I like #3 the best. #4 is the runner up for me.

 

[derbygal]

That color is amazing. Congrats.

 

[Dr_Diesel]

I’m also stuck waiting and saving for a setting. I have my gemmmies in a box on my desk resting under my monitor so I can look at them while I wait.

I have mine in a safe behind my desk…that gets opened multiple times a day

 

[BoulderGal]

I’m also stuck waiting and saving for a setting. I have my gemmmies in a box on my desk resting under my monitor so I can look at them while I wait.

....so I'm not the only one?

 

[Dr_Diesel]

I just spoke with Caysie at CvB ID!

After a brief conversation, we decided to move forward with this design in platinum, using ideal-cut OECs (August Vintage Rounds).

Part of our thinking was that the gallery may give us a little bit more size & presence, since the center stone is only 6.2 mm

I’m low on cash right now, so will at least take it as far as completing the design and producing a CAD.

It may be a little while before I can actually afford to create the real thing.

Meanwhile, I will keep you guys in the loop when the CAD images are available!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I just spoke with Caysie at CvB ID!

After a brief conversation, we decided to move forward with this design in platinum, using ideal-cut OECs (August Vintage Rounds).

Part of our thinking was that the gallery may give us a little bit more size & presence, since the center stone is only 6.2 mm

I’m low on cash right now, so will at least take it as far as completing the design and producing a CAD.

It may be a little while before I can actually afford to create the real thing.

Meanwhile, I will keep you guys in the loop when the CAD images are available!

Yasssssssssssssssss!!!

 

[newtojewels]

I just spoke with Caysie at CvB ID!

After a brief conversation, we decided to move forward with this design in platinum, using ideal-cut OECs (August Vintage Rounds).

Part of our thinking was that the gallery may give us a little bit more size & presence, since the center stone is only 6.2 mm

I’m low on cash right now, so will at least take it as far as completing the design and producing a CAD.

It may be a little while before I can actually afford to create the real thing.

Meanwhile, I will keep you guys in the loop when the CAD images are available!

That's going to be so stunning when you can make it happen! I can't wait to see it!

 

[Dreamer_D]

That design is going to need a real artist to get the proportions just right so obviously Caysie is the perfect choice.

 

[Dr_Diesel]

That design is going to need a real artist to get the proportions just right so obviously Caysie is the perfect choice.

Beyond any doubt! I’m sure she’ll kill it. She always does!

 

[Dr_Diesel]

UPDATE!

…and some preliminary photos!