#JOTW Acinom's colors

[MJ_Mac]

Acinom - I'm not sure if this is the correct thread to ask but I'll go for it. Your gorgeous blue sapphire ring is one of my all time favourite rings I've seen on Pricescope. The colour is what I dream of in a future ring for myself. You may have answered this is a previous post but is your sapphire slightly silky? It seems to have a glow which I love and it's rich colour attracts me. If it is slightly silky than I'll know what to look for when I continue my search. Some of the sapphires I've looked at seem to black out in most of our lighting conditions (I live in a fairly northern locale).

You have a stunning collection!

 

[Acinom]

The new bypass setting looks very versatile and wearable; it is also more to my taste.

Thank you Chrono! I am really happy I could incorporate both the Cartier stackers as well as the bypass concept in one ring.

 

[Acinom]

Acinom - I'm not sure if this is the correct thread to ask but I'll go for it. Your gorgeous blue sapphire ring is one of my all time favourite rings I've seen on Pricescope. The colour is what I dream of in a future ring for myself. You may have answered this is a previous post but is your sapphire slightly silky? It seems to have a glow which I love and it's rich colour attracts me. If it is slightly silky than I'll know what to look for when I continue my search. Some of the sapphires I've looked at seem to black out in most of our lighting conditions (I live in a fairly northern locale).

You have a stunning collection!

Thank you so much for your kind words Poodles4me. I hope you will find your drram sapphire as well. My stone indeed appears to be slightly glowy/silky in some lighting conditions and in some not so much. I can really recommend seeing a lot of stones in real life to determine what speaks to you and what does not.

 

[derbygal]

Acinom, your sapphire is simply amazing. I love everything about the ring.

 

[MJ_Mac]

Thanks Acinom! I appreciate the new pictures. Your ring is beyond gorgeous. A while ago I actually sent a link to my jeweller with pictures of your ring telling her this was the colour I was after. So far no luck but we haven't given up. She's still on the hunt. I am hoping my husband and I can get to San Diego sometime and then I'll be able to pop into Gemfix to have a look at their inventory in person.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Your CS collection is simply STUNNING!

The care you take in matching the setting to the stone really pays off in beautiful rings. I have really enjoyed reading this thread. Thank you for sharing your collection.

 

[Acinom]

Thank you for your kind words Derbygal, Poodles4me and Stone Hunter!!
Poodles4me: ow, it must be amazing to pop into Gemfix one day!! That would be a great experience. I would do that anyway if I were in your shoes. You may find your dreamstone there or it will at least be helpful to see many sapphires in real life.

UPDATE
Bespoke Gems Blues
The first two Asschers cut by Doug are ready! See the Bespoke Gems Blues thread for the result. These are probably Mochiko's and mine.

Untreated Aqua in vintage style RG
So happy with my new ring, designed by Violetphoenix and David Klass. I received the ready pix by David last night. Looking forward to wear this ring. I am thrilled with the RG but I have to get used to it as well compared to platinum or WG. David's engraving looks top notch.

 

[dk168]

The RG goes well with the colour of the aqua, thanks for sharing.

DK

 

[Acinom]

The RG goes well with the colour of the aqua, thanks for sharing.

DK

Thank you DK! I wonder how close the colour is to the Asscher topaz. The settings will be totally different, so it actually does not matter much. I might post it in the 'more... of the same' thread once I have the final products in my hand.

 

[Lovinggems]

The new Aqua ring is beautiful, what karat of RG was used for this ring?

 

[Siameseroo]

Acinom, your new ring is gorgeous! That engraving is divine and the rose gold complements the Aqua nicely. You must be so excited to receive your new rings!

 

[mochiko42]

I love the detailed setting of your aqua. Acinom, you always have the most beautiful rings

 

[Acinom]

The new Aqua ring is beautiful, what karat of RG was used for this ring?

Thank you lovinggems. The ring is made from solid 20K RG. David said beforehand that the colour might look like YG in these high Karats. I am curious to see the colour in real life.

 

[Acinom]

Acinom, your new ring is gorgeous! That engraving is divine and the rose gold complements the Aqua nicely. You must be so excited to receive your new rings!

Ricezo: thank you for your kind words! The 3 rings will be shipped by the end of June. I cannot wait!

 

[Acinom]

I love the detailed setting of your aqua. Acinom, you always have the most beautiful rings

Aww, that means a lot to me Mochiko, especially coming from you. What does your project list currently looks like?

 

[Acinom]

And meanwhile... I am trying to figure out whether...

 

[dk168]

IMHO, white metal will contrast better with the yellow Danburite, and I like the setting inspirations.

DK

 

[Acinom]

Thank you for sharing your view DK. The contrast will indeed be better set in platinum or RG.
On the other hand I love the lusciousness and warmth of the YG/RG version. Decisions decisions...

Have not heard back from Mark Williams yet.

 

[Niel]

Gosh ill totally be jelly when you're done with this.

Here's an example of one of his rings with a similarly faceted stone.
I would have as many layers to the bezel, more just like 2 like the one below. Also, I'm a big fan of this version of his shank below.

 

[Niel]

Also an example of his stuff in white. To me not as lux, but again I'm a gold gal, so.

 

[Lovinggems]

Lovely rings, will you wear yellow gold Acinom?

 

[Acinom]

Gosh ill totally be jelly when you're done with this.

Here's an example of one of his rings with a similarly faceted stone.
I would have as many layers to the bezel, more just like 2 like the one below. Also, I'm a big fan of this version of his shank below.

Thank you Niel! I had not seen this design yet. I like!!! Still no word from the jeweller though. I hope it will be feasible.
It great to see the white metal versions as well. Although I usually prefer white metals, I feel these designs need the warmth and luxury of YG or RG.

 

[Acinom]

Lovely rings, will you wear yellow gold Acinom?

Normally I do not Lovinggems, but this might be the time to make an Exception: YG will probably look better with the Danburite compared to RG. What do you think?

 

[Niel]

Gosh ill totally be jelly when you're done with this.

Here's an example of one of his rings with a similarly faceted stone.
I would have as many layers to the bezel, more just like 2 like the one below. Also, I'm a big fan of this version of his shank below.

Thank you Niel! I had not seen this design yet. I like!!! Still no word from the jeweller though. I hope it will be feasible.
It great to see the white metal versions as well. Although I usually prefer white metals, I feel these designs need the warmth and luxury of YG or RG.

Fully agree

 

[Lovinggems]

Lovely rings, will you wear yellow gold Acinom?

Normally I do not Lovinggems, but this might be the time to make an Exception: YG will probably look better with the Danburite compared to RG. What do you think?

I don't see many yellow stones in RG, some yellow looks better with white than yellow as well. You have exquisite taste and I can't wait to see what you choose.

 

[Acinom]

First I got an email saying 'no, we do not use other metals other than 14K WG or YG and that I could try to contact other jewellers in the area
So, I sent an email back saying that 14 K YG will be fine. Then heard nothing so I decided to make a long distance call...
Unfortunately Marc Williams only work with their own stones, not customer provided stones - besides diamonds - as the risk of breaking would be too high and that I could try to contact other jewelers who will. So I suggested I would insure the stone or take the risk and responsibility. The associate will discuss it with Marc. Fingers crossed!!!

Meanwhile I am thrilled with the Asschers that Doug Menadue cut for Mochiko, Lovinggems, Shulaibaoma and myself:

 

[Niel]

First I got an email saying 'no, we do not use other metals other than 14K WG or YG and that I could try to contact other jewellers in the area
So, I sent an email back saying that 14 K YG will be fine. Then heard nothing so I decided to make a long distance call...
Unfortunately Marc Williams only work with their own stones, not customer provided stones - besides diamonds - as the risk of breaking would be too high and that I could try to contact other jewelers who will. So I suggested I would insure the stone or take the risk and responsibility. The associate will discuss it with Marc. Fingers crossed!!!

Meanwhile I am thrilled with the Asschers that Doug Menadue cut for Mochiko, Lovinggems, Shulaibaoma and myself:

Oh that would be awesome I hope he lets you use your own his stuff is so unique I don't think you could replicate it and get the same look.

How would you gauge their price?

 

[Acinom]

Thank you so much for chiming in Violetphoenix and Niel. I so appreciate your support and advice.

I just got some great news: Marc is willing to work with the Danburite. Yay!!
In this case I am really glad to be able to work with the original designer as Marc Williams has such a specific signature. I am sure a reproduction will lead to disappointment in this case.

I love David's work by the way and will continue to work with him. My new topaz Asscher will be set by him by the end of this year. I love that band he made for you Violetphoenix. It's part of his David Klass range/style. I feel the bold Marc Williams style is not?
I have one ring already made by David and indeed I love it much more in real life compared to his photo's.

Niel: Marc Williams pricing is great! It's a very reasonable price and I was happily surprised.

Niel and Violetphoenix and others: I could use your help with making some crucial decisions.
Do you think the ring with my Danburite should be made:
- in 14K WG (non-rodinated as Violetphoenix suggested)
- be made in design 1 or design 2 or perhaps a different design?

 

[Violetphoenix]

Yay that MW is going to make your ring. I like the symmetrical look of # 1 for your round stone. The blackened finish is a nice touch too!!

 

[Niel]

I just don't think unplated white gold will give that lix look you're going at in the 14k range.

Of the two I prefer the second option you have. Now personally I like the one I suggested on a previous post, but if I need to save that one for my own ring from him, then I fully support that

I'm happy to know that he's affordable. How would you compare him the DK affordable??