lothian110
Rough_Rock
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- Jan 7, 2011
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I'm getting a customized version of the Elena setting from WF (link for those who don't know what it looks like - http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/elena-diamond-engagement-ring-1363.htm).
The specs of my center stone are as follows: RB 2.04ct G ACA 8.13-8.15 X 5.01mm
Her ring size is 4.5
Obvisouly these CADs don't show the diamonds which will only be on the shank. The difference between the two CADs is the thickness of the shank. Initially I had request 2.8mm width because I had got a suggestion of 2.5-3.0mm from jewelry rep who asked the production manager. The designer came back saying my melee would need to be larger for 2.8mm and I would be charged additional.
Instead, the designer is suggesting going with 2.3mm (the left CAD) vs the 2.6mm or 2.8mm (not sure which he used). The designer suggested 2.3mm because he thinks a narrower shank helps to make the overall design less bulky, and he says that the extra thickness is not necessary with the cathedral. He also says that the recommendation I got from the production manager is usually for ring designs that do not have a substantial cathedral swoop upward, or no swoop at all. He said that the cathedral swoop in this ring adds a lot of structural integrity and it also adds a lot of visual bulk to the design that helps to offset the narrow-ness of the shank
My GF was concerned about the ring being too "dainty" looking. Or like a ring pop, with a large stone and a very narrow band.
What do you think? What thickness should I choose considering the size of her finger and the center stone?!
Please help!
The specs of my center stone are as follows: RB 2.04ct G ACA 8.13-8.15 X 5.01mm
Her ring size is 4.5
Obvisouly these CADs don't show the diamonds which will only be on the shank. The difference between the two CADs is the thickness of the shank. Initially I had request 2.8mm width because I had got a suggestion of 2.5-3.0mm from jewelry rep who asked the production manager. The designer came back saying my melee would need to be larger for 2.8mm and I would be charged additional.
Instead, the designer is suggesting going with 2.3mm (the left CAD) vs the 2.6mm or 2.8mm (not sure which he used). The designer suggested 2.3mm because he thinks a narrower shank helps to make the overall design less bulky, and he says that the extra thickness is not necessary with the cathedral. He also says that the recommendation I got from the production manager is usually for ring designs that do not have a substantial cathedral swoop upward, or no swoop at all. He said that the cathedral swoop in this ring adds a lot of structural integrity and it also adds a lot of visual bulk to the design that helps to offset the narrow-ness of the shank
My GF was concerned about the ring being too "dainty" looking. Or like a ring pop, with a large stone and a very narrow band.
What do you think? What thickness should I choose considering the size of her finger and the center stone?!
Please help!