Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild AUS

[gregchang35]

The 2013 Winner is :

Illoura....I am not sure if this ring is wearable... thoughts?
Other catergory winners:http://www.diamondguild.com.au/awards/2013/award-winners

 

[JewelFreak]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

Not my cup of tea. Seems to be done more to show what technical stuff they can do, rather than as an elegant ring somebody would wear.

 

[gregchang35]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

That is what i thought.
To spend that kind of time and money to show technical skill to make pieces that is not wearable?
will definitely sit as a showpiece that is for sure.

 

[rosetta]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

No.

 

[Circe]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I appreciate the workmanship that went into it ....


... But I really want to add a bunch of tiny carousel horses.

Just me?

 

[gregchang35]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

Yes, that is what is missing!!!!you should be in the design team! A couple of horses- now to keep in the theme- pink horses, maybe unicorns, even??? Blue and yellow horses.

 

[Andelain]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I appreciate the workmanship that went into it ....


... But I really want to add a bunch of tiny carousel horses.

Just me?

The first thing I thought of was a Ferris Wheel.

 

[chrono]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

Seriously? My first thought was a ferris wheel too.

 

[SignedMe]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I'll be the odd-man out and admit that I love this ring. It's a beautiful display of craftsmanship, obviously, but all that side it's different and I appreciate that. I'd wear a ring like this (although I'm not sure it's made to be worn :/) to the right event. It's not an all-the-time piece, but it's darn pretty.

 

[dk168]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

Not my cup of tea either, too showy/flashy and open.

However, it is very original, therefore, deserves to be a winner.

DK

 

[JewelFreak]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

You know, DK, I disagree that it deserves a win -- only if the competition was dismal. Many jewelers manage to make much more difficult & intricate pieces that are also beautiful & that anyone would feel privileged to wear. In my book, this doesn't qualify -- a jeweler aspiring for excellence must be able to deliver lovely, wearable design in addition to technical expertise.

--- Laurie

 

[rubyshoes]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

Ooh, I love it! I would totally wear it

 

[VRBeauty]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I appreciate the workmanship that went into it ....


... But I really want to add a bunch of tiny carousel horses.

Just me?

And my first thought was - does that center wheel (the rose gold with pink stones one) spin?

But now that y'all mention it, it does kind of look like a ferris wheel!

That said, it's not my cup of tea but I'd love to see it in proportion, on a hand. It looks like it would be a fun ring to wear.

ETA Heartless me - I'd probably like it at least 50% more without the little hearts!

 

[AprilBaby]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I thought it was a crown, perfect engagement ring for Kate middletons new son to give his eventual princess!

 

[monarch64]

Re: Illoura: Winner 2013 Fancy colour category Diamond guild

I think it would look fantastic on the right wearer. It reminds me of a fascinator for the hand. Carousel is also accurate.

So, either Mariah Carey or Princess Beatrice of York could pull it off.