E-ring build finished -- Feedback Wanted

[1967Eleanor]

I'm looking for some feedback on my newly finished custom e-ring. It is a round diamond with a halo in a custom setting. The picture is a Victor Canera setting, I believe and is what I provided to the jeweler to replicate . I have some concerns about how it came out, but I will wait to share. Any feedback is welcome. Sorry for the blurry pictures, the jeweler took them and texted them to me. I have not seen the ring in person yet.

Picture provided to jeweler:

Finished ring:

 

[Acinom]

The differences I notice are that your ring:
- has a cathedral shank while the inspiration version has not;
- the center stone seems to be higher set;
- the halo is not tilted.

It's difficult to make-up from the blurry pics though. Can the jeweller provide you with clearer pics?
Overall I must say that it's not fair to expect Victor Canera quality from any jeweller. Did he make similar rings before?

 

[1967Eleanor]

The differences I notice are that your ring:
- has a cathedral shank while the inspiration version has not;
- the center stone seems to be higher set;
- the halo is not tilted.

It's difficult to make-up from the blurry pics though. Can the jeweller provide you with clearer pics?
Overall I must say that it's not fair to expect Victor Canera quality from any jeweller. Did he make similar rings before?

I forgot to mention that the only difference I opted for was the cathedral setting.

 

[lknvrb4]

Not even close to VC, not many can replicate that quality.

 

[angeline]

Not even close to VC, not many can replicate that quality.

Not sure how you can be so definitive. The pictures are very blurry, it's hard to see any detail.

OP, can you get more focussed pics?

 

[Acinom]

The differences I notice are that your ring:
- has a cathedral shank while the inspiration version has not;
- the center stone seems to be higher set;
- the halo is not tilted.

It's difficult to make-up from the blurry pics though. Can the jeweller provide you with clearer pics?
Overall I must say that it's not fair to expect Victor Canera quality from any jeweller. Did he make similar rings before?

I forgot to mention that the only difference I opted for was the cathedral setting.

It does not look like the VC ring, but that does not mean that it isn't a beautiful ring.
What are your doubts at this moment? I would first of all request clearer pics as it is really hard to judge by these blurry photo's

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The only thing I can tell from the photos is that the diamond is set too high. We'd have to have clear close-ups to tell anything about the quality of the work. But I agree with others who said you don't usually get Victor's quality anywhere else.

 

[motownmama]

Can Shaw Diamond give you some beauty shots of the ring? I think it looks pretty, but the pics are so blurry.

 

[Tekate]

Diamondseeker: I know it's hard from the pix, but do you think it could be because it is a very deep diamond??? Otherwise I would say the diamond looks way too high. thank you.

The only thing I can tell from the photos is that the diamond is set too high. We'd have to have clear close-ups to tell anything about the quality of the work. But I agree with others who said you don't usually get Victor's quality anywhere else.

 

[kappy]

The jeweler should be ashamed of those pictures, the last one wasn't even worth it!
You deserve better photos for giving them your business.

 

[teobdl]

Agree w/ Acinom--halo is not tilted and center is set too high. The center diamond's girdle usually sits a hair above the halo's pave.

Further, the prongs look a chunkier than VC's.

Things we can't comment on but would be nice to know differences:
-curved struts vs straight
-quality of pave (metalwork and diamonds)
-type of prongwork on melee for VC vs your jeweler (fishtail, beadset, etc)

 

[1967Eleanor]

Thanks for the feedback.

My concerns have been mentioned:
1) The stone is set too high
2) The halo is not angled out
3) The diamond isn't a standout

1.11, SI1, D, Polish-very good, Symmetry-good. HCA calculator = 5.9

I've done my homework on diamonds and rings and just didn't execute this build as well as I wanted. Tomorrow, I will have pictures and videos of the ring and the jeweler will adjust things accordingly before the proposal date. I will provide answers to these questions: curved vs. straight struts, quality of pave, and type of prongwork on melee.

What can I do to improve this ring? Those with experience, what are my options?

 

[AprilBaby]

Did you choose the diamond or the vendor?
It doesn't look to me like the diamond could be set lower.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You want a diamond to have an HCA score at 2.0 or lower. Maybe 2.5 or lower. But I'd not be happy with that diamond.

We really do need better pictures to tell about the setting quality.

 

[1967Eleanor]

Here are some better pictures and I think will answer some questions. The jeweler is going to be able to adjust the diamond down closer to the girdle. I originally asked for it to be seated a littler higher per her liking, but that was too high.

 

[Acinom]

The top view is really pretty!
The stone is indeed set quite high and the setting itself is quite high: it has a high cathedral. Which of the two has been requested?
The second cannot be solved without redoing the complete piece. But I also doubt whether the first can be tackled by lowering the stone: the halo hole seems to be too small to do that? Your jeweller seems to be quite cooperative and willing to solve the issue. I would have a good talk to discuss what realistic options you have. I afraid that you will otherwise not be satisfied with the outcome