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

Dreamer_D said:
Who made this one?
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2 Armenian brothers in Bangkok. They just stopped dealing directly consumers as of last month however :wall:

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.:cry2:
 
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Dr_Diesel said:
Here are a few mockups. Thoughts?

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I think I’m kind of liking the last one…at least for the moment :lol-2:
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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"?
 
BoulderGal said:
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"?
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IMG_0074.jpegI'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.

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Dr_Diesel said:
I’m unfortunately going to be stuck in the pondering stage for a bit.
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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. :P2

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. :mrgreen:

Point being, enjoy it while you still have it. :lol:
 
Avondale said:
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. :P2

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. :mrgreen:

Point being, enjoy it while you still have it. :lol:
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That’s nothing less than brilliant!!!
 
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.
 
That color is amazing. Congrats.
 
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!

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Dr_Diesel said:
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!

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Yasssssssssssssssss!!!
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Dr_Diesel said:
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!

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That's going to be so stunning when you can make it happen! I can't wait to see it!
 
Dreamer_D said:
That design is going to need a real artist to get the proportions just right so obviously Caysie is the perfect choice.
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Beyond any doubt! I’m sure she’ll kill it. She always does!
 
Just read the entire thread (been away a long time) and all I can say is WOW! From the horrendous results of Recuts 1 and 2 to this stunning glowy beauty in a CVB setting (a worthy choice for such a ruby). Can’t wait to see more photos when she’s ready.
 
Dr_Diesel said:
UPDATE!

…and some preliminary photos!

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Holy Smokes @Dr_Diesel that's gorgeous!!!! My jaw is on the floor!!

Out of curiosity (and because I have a 6.2mm wide cushion that I'm trying to figure out what to do with) what finger size is that?

Please post more pictures because, dang, we all need to see more of this beauty!
 
BoulderGal said:
Holy Smokes @Dr_Diesel that's gorgeous!!!! My jaw is on the floor!!

Out of curiosity (and because I have a 6.2mm wide cushion that I'm trying to figure out what to do with) what finger size is that?

Please post more pictures because, dang, we all need to see more of this beauty!
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I will try to get some photos of it soon.

The shank is a size 6 and the sizing beads bring it down to a 5.5.
 
The first video is indoors with morning light from a north-facing window. It's redder in person, but this is what happens when I feed it to Imgur.

The second one was taken around 10:00am outdoors in the shade (partial sunlight).

The third is a hand shot in indirect sunlight

https://imgur.com/a/MA0rY31
 
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