CAD help 3 stone OMC ring

[bee24]

Hello!
Attached are photos I received for 3 stone ring. Center stone is 2.76 omc and side stones are 1.2 ctw omcs.

I see a few issues but I’ve never made a custom ring so I’d love some insight. Here are my thoughts:

The ring seems a bit heavy to me. I think it is the double basket/swoop (not sure what to call that) and perhaps the shoulders? I made a very basic edit on my iPhone to compare other options, the photo that has three comparisons, top is original, middle no shoulders, bottom no shoulders and no double basket. But my thought is the double basket adds security…especially without a donut?

I don’t love the design that is on the shank(?). I do like the idea of some Milgrain/design but I am not liking what they’ve come up with so far… I want a subtle surprise design and this one doesn’t quite do it for me.

I prefer petite claw prongs.

I would like to highlight the cushion shape of my stones. I considered double claw prongs but I think for security I want 8. I added a comparison picture where I changed the prong placement, it’s the photo with two pictures of the prongs. I think my version highlights the shape more. Thoughts?

My biggest question is donut or not. It seems like no donut means the stones are sitting higher and could make it more vulnerable? I do like the option to do a detail on the bar below the stones without a donut. Buttttt is a donut the best option for a 3 stone ring, I do intend to wear it regularly.

Am I missing anything else? I plan to ask for measurements as they were obviously not included. Band will be 2mm- I think.

Sorry for all the thoughts/questions. I considered waiting posting for assistance until the next round but decided all the experts here may have insight. Many thanks!!!

 

[Rfisher]

I’m not an expert, but I think it looks really pretty, not looking like a heavy setting. (But really it does much depend on what the finished items actually look like that the vendor has produced before).

It looks like a large diamond on a small finger size!

(Snuck a peek at your other thread with the stones and they are gorgeous!)

Imo - I like the version with shoulders better.
The swirl detail could easily be changed to milgrain or double milgrain or another design. I’d ask if it was going to be casted in, or hand applied as they give different results. Maybe casted in and then hand carved/engraved for depth and delicacy?- that sounds kinda interesting!

On it being too high, hard to tell with a rendering how accurate the depth of your stone measurement compared to height of ring /basket and what is air under the center stone culet.
I think if it’s lowered- you’ll need to change degree of tuck/tilt on the sidestones and that’s another personal opinion of what you want to see.

I think the 8 prongs will protect it well if you are concerned about that. (Love the 6/8/6 prong config!) I like your altered center prong position for cushion shape but I wonder if the vendor will also want to rotate the side stone prong orientation for fit (and that will require shoulder detail tweaking but nbd ) or if they’ll be able to smoosh it in with the two adjacent prongs in the same space - and if that changes the placement/tuck/tilt of those sidestones or not.

Hope you show plenty of pics when it’s done!!

 

[tyty333]

I like it with the cathedral sides. I also like the 3rd option for the gallery (without the center Vs between the prongs). I wonder
how it would look if you did 4 prongs on the side stones since they are .6ish? That would also lighten up the look. I do like the 6/8/6
prong config. A mock-up of a 4/6/4 prong orientation could be worth a look. I have seen where the cathedral comes up and puts
a 5th prong on a 4/6/4 prong orientation.

Here is a 4/6/4 orientation.

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I really like the setting though.

Have you considered heavy beading in that upper shank area?
This is what I mean by heavy beading (where the shank splits):

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This shank has some pretty engraving on it that might be a possibility in that upper shank area. It also has some heavy beading on it.

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Definitely prefer the foldover flat prongs...CADs dont usually show the final prongs. They usually show default prongs in my
experience and you need to discuss it with them to make sure you get the prong tips you want.

 

[bee24]

@Rfisher and @tyty333

Great thoughts, thank you! Sorry, I should have referenced my other post! I’ll link it and add a pic of the stones. The more I look at it, I am liking it more and more. I think the prongs seem so prominent to me so I think it’s worth seeing what 4/6/4 and 4/8/4. Six prongs on the .6s seem like a lot. I did another very rudimentary edit leaving shoulders but taking the Vs out. I think I also may want them softened to U shape rather than V.

I had been thinking some beading! I added some inspiration pics I had planned to send, I hadn’t sent any ideas for the shank prior so I think this will help guide the design better.

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[tyty333]

I like that last mockup you just posted. It seems airier and a tad more well-balanced.

 

[Dreamer_D]

@bee24 any updates on your ring??

 

[bee24]

Hi @Dreamer_D! Thanks for asking!

I’m pretty stuck in the Cad process. I was going to post something asking for advice but hadn’t gotten around to it (just got to Alaska for the summer). I think my issue is partially that reviewing cads is totally new to me but also something seems off (or many things?!).

I attached pictures of the latest round. I do not love the design options. The prongs are not quite right. They said they were petite claws but I see a mix of tabs/claws. It also just looks off to me. I’m back at the drawing board literally and figuratively. I’m debating doing something completely different but don’t know what yet. I still want to do a three stone and lovvvvvve my diamonds, just rethinking.

There are two versions in the cads- two different prong orientation and two different designs.

Looking forward to seeing your 20yr anniversary project!

 

[Dreamer_D]

These look the same to me lol!

i prefer rings with donuts at the base on the basket. I feel like it creates a more elegant line for the prong work. Maybe that’s what your eye is seeking? Just an idea. What you have is lovely.

 

[0515vision]

To my eye, the portion of the band with the engraving is quite thick. When you see your inspo photograph, the portion with engraving seen from the side isn't as thick as the prongs. But on your CAD, that portion is much thicker than the prongs. I realize this may partly be due to security, but there might be a way to decrease that a bit.

You also mentioned that you wanted the cushion shape highlighted. Maybe you can do this with 6 prongs. You initially made the mockup with 8-prongs including north-south prongs. But if you take away those two prongs, I think the remaining 6 will give it a slightly more squarish look. With 6-prongs, the security will likely still be there.

Additionally, the CAD makes your center stone look rather round-ish. If they tweaked the center stone to look more like your actual stone, you may get a better sense of your ring.

As far as tabs and claws are concerned, ask them to please make them all petite claws. Every little detail really counts on a CAD. It's hard to fall in love with someone you're imagining. You're fighting against the depiction that's right in front of your eyes. Good luck!