Help needed with my CADS! 5.06 ct rubellite platinum ring

[Acinom]

Working with ERD on a 5.06 ct rubellite ring in platinum. It's great working with them!

Today I received my second round of CAD's. Overall I am really satisfied, especially with the top view, the shank and the overall look.
Now the challenge is to get the profile right... I could really use some ideas and suggestions.

I am looking for a vintage look with filigree and no diamonds for the profile.

I will start with the first CAD's:

 

[Acinom]

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Some more CAD's of the first round:

My main remark was to remove the diamonds and add filigree as requested.

 

[Acinom]

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Round 2:
- diamonds were removed, which I like.
- the supporting bars were flattened (not on my request; liked it a bit better at first, but perhaps they are to big and distracting?
- the filigree I initially wanted now looks like a giant metal heavy 'element'. Hopefully they will be able to add filigree by hand, which I might learn soon. Do you have any ideas?

 

[starryeyed]

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Hi Acinom.

When I squint my eyes and look at the top of the shank (before the split), it reminds me of a butterfly. Do you see that? That part of the design is very delicate.

I see what you mean about the scroll work. It doesn't look bad, but it doesn't have the same delicacy of the details in the shank, so it seems a little incongruous. Maybe that's just the CAD.

What about somehow echoing the elongated marquise-shaped cut outs in the shank? Like a fan of petals? Or somehow repeating that butterfly shape?

I wish I had a picture for you!

 

[Gypsy]

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I love this ring. It's going to be amazing.

How about this for the profile design (ignore the pave): http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/01/70/2f/01702fafb736a431eba745a337e8bef7.jpg

 

[packrat]

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that's a pretty profile Gypsy posted. I had a similar one in the bezeled spinel ring I had..it looked like an open book or a dragonfly, depending.

 

[arkieb1]

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I like Gypsy's version as well, it gets rid of the double bars that I think don't quite work with the rest of the ring.

 

[Acinom]

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Thank you starryeyed, gypsy, packrat and arkieb. You all have such sharp eyes; it's really helpful. This is my first CAD process.

I assumed the bars were needed for structural integrity but pethaps it's not if I understand you correctly? That would actually be great as the bars seems off in the design.

starryeyed: thank you for your suggestion!!! I did not look at the ring like that yet and it's very helpful!! PS really helps to slowly develop a sharper eye for designs and stones. But I still have a long long way to go

gypsy!!! That's a great design!!! It's lovely and flowing and feminine. Would it be possible to cast it or should it be created by hand? I will suggest this design to Chris and see what he says.

Thanks packrat and arkieb. I totally agree that Gypsy's suggestion is a great one. Thanks for your support.
packrat: do you still have a photo of your ring and could you perhaps post it?
arkieb: what an excellent idea to post this challenge on PS. It's really helpful.

 

[Acinom]

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I love this suggestion by Gypsy. Hopefully they will be able to create something similar (without the pave). Anxiously awaiting Chris' reply.
Will keep you updated.

Also, if you have other ideas or suggestions, please let me know.

 

[Gypsy]

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I don't know if it is possible to cast it. Or if it is something they would add by hand later.

I do hope it works for you. I think it would suit this ring perfectly.

It's going to be stunning. I'm so excited for you.

 

[Acinom]

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I don't know if it is possible to cast it. Or if it is something they would add by hand later.

I do hope it works for you. I think it would suit this ring perfectly.

It's going to be stunning. I'm so excited for you.

You are so helpful Gypsy. Thank you
I would indeed think that adding it later by hand gives a more natural an beautiful/delicate feel.
Cannot wait to see what Chris replies. It's a great suggestion and it would solve the challenges left in one go

Thank you for sharing my excitement for this ring.

 

[Acinom]

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Chris is enthusiastic about the delicate design but will check whether there is a challenge regarding the strength of the ring. I will probably hear more after the weekend. Thanks again!!!

 

[sweet_blossom]

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Wow! How exciting. What a gorgeous project! Love your pieces Acinom!

 

[packrat]

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Sure! I don't have the ring anymore, but I still have some pics. It was done by Sally at Heart of Water on Etsy. One of the pictures is Sally's from a more recent ring she did w/the same profile.

 

[Gypsy]

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Chris is enthusiastic about the delicate design but will check whether there is a challenge regarding the strength of the ring. I will probably hear more after the weekend. Thanks again!!!

Great news.

 

[Acinom]

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Wow beautiful ring and gorgeous profile packrat. Thanks for posting the pics. I love the convex shape of the ring and the beautiful metalwork in the profile. Was this ring casted or handforged?

Thank you so much for the inspiration!


Thank you for your kind words sweet_blossom. I am really excited about this project. And equally excited to learn how the CAD/CAST process works.


How sweet of you to come back gypsy
I cannot wait to hear what the possibilities are. Fingers crossed

 

[dk168]

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Can't help with ring design, just wanted to say I look forward to seeing the finished article, very much.

DK

 

[packrat]

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Thanks! It was by hand.

 

[Acinom]

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Can't help with ring design, just wanted to say I look forward to seeing the finished article, very much.

DK

Me too dk. Thanks for sharing my excitement.

 

[Acinom]

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Thanks! It was by hand.

Ah, the possibilities of handforged rings are endless. I really love the work of this artist. Do you have more pieces from her?

 

[packrat]

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I don't, but there are a lot of other PS'ers that have her work. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartofWaterJewels?ref=related-shop-2&ga_search_query=heart+of+water+jewels&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Caysie van Bebber is a gifted designer for this type of setting. She has some gorgeous galleries. I know you are already working with ERD, but she is the perfect one to make this kind of ring for future reference. I don't recommend copying her galleries, but she has some pretty ones and better than any I have seen posted here thus far. The Sarafina gallery is a gorgeous example. The good thing about Caysie is she can get your vision and design the ring with your input. With some other vendors, it seems to me the customer is doing all the design work!

I am sure this will turn out to be a gorgeous ring!

 

[Acinom]

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Thanks for the link packrat

diamondseeker: thank you for chiming in! Caysie indeed creates gorgeous profiles: creatively distinctive and delicate. I indeed love the profile of the Serafina. She probably creates the profile elements by hand.
She is indeed on my shortlist for future projects. First I will put myself on a ban though.
I am sure that ERD will come up with a great solution. I fully trust them to deliver. I am really glad I was immediately mesmerized by the top view and shank. The profile is a challenge but will surely in the end be fine.

 

[FireMonkey]

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I'm looking forward to seeing the next iteration of the gallery. I love the look of swirls and scrollwork; your ring will be just gorgeous!

 

[Acinom]

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Thanks for your help and kind words!!!
And thank you Firemonkey for your encouragememt

Just received the third round of CAD with revised gallery. I would love to hear your opinions.

 

[Gypsy]

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I love it. Just girgeous. Clean. Elegant.

 

[Acinom]

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I love it. Just girgeous. Clean. Elegant.

Thanks Gypsy!!! I am so grateful to especily Arkie for convincing me to post my question here and especially you for bringing in this gallery design!!! I am so glad that we could get rid of the stems; I did not even think that would be feasible so I am glad where this out of the box thinking has led to

 

[FireMonkey]

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Yes! Open, airy, and (as Gypsy said) elegant. Beautiful!

 

[Gypsy]

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Are are welcome! I hope you always feel free to post on RT for help with any projects. It's fun for us to help and be a part of your journey!

 

[mochiko42]

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I don't, but there are a lot of other PS'ers that have her work. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartofWaterJewels?ref=related-shop-2&ga_search_query=heart+of+water+jewels&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Right now Sally is working on 7 rings and pendants for me, including my cuprian halo ring with pink sapphire!! Impatiently waiting....