aljdewey
Ideal_Rock
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- Nov 25, 2002
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It has literally been years since I've been inspired to post one of my projects here.....but this David Klass work of art has done the trick.
Living within driving distance of NYC, I've been fortunate to have access to a wide range of settings. I've done a few custom projects for diamonds, but colored stones are a different thing altogether. I've seen firsthand how much a setting can impact a colored stone's appearance - the right setting brings it to life, while the wrong setting (though beautiful on its own) can flatten and detract from it.
From that experience, I've always felt really strongly that I want to see my stones in settings before committing. I never thought I could get past that try custom for my gemstones, but after seeing some of the gemstone pieces David has made for other PSers, I decided to take a chance.
I am SO glad that I did; this ring is a piece of art. It fits perfectly, the proportions of the setting to the stone are spot-on, and his craftsmanship is exquisite. This setting manages to showcase my stone while still commanding attention in its own right. Better still, it's unlike anything else I own.
I found him incredibly intuitive and very easy to work with, but I'm pretty laid back when it comes to jewelry. I've walked around with stones unset for more than a year waiting to find the right setting, so I'm pretty chill within reason and don't need it now-now-now. I also had a good feel for what I wanted, so we covered that pretty well in a single phone call and then I left him to get it done. I think this made me a fairly well-matched client for him since internet work isn't his primary bread and butter - he's got plenty to do already!
His turnaround was great, and the lighted ring box was an added delight - it's clear he cares about showcasing his attention to detail.
I'm proud to own one of his pieces.
Living within driving distance of NYC, I've been fortunate to have access to a wide range of settings. I've done a few custom projects for diamonds, but colored stones are a different thing altogether. I've seen firsthand how much a setting can impact a colored stone's appearance - the right setting brings it to life, while the wrong setting (though beautiful on its own) can flatten and detract from it.
From that experience, I've always felt really strongly that I want to see my stones in settings before committing. I never thought I could get past that try custom for my gemstones, but after seeing some of the gemstone pieces David has made for other PSers, I decided to take a chance.
I am SO glad that I did; this ring is a piece of art. It fits perfectly, the proportions of the setting to the stone are spot-on, and his craftsmanship is exquisite. This setting manages to showcase my stone while still commanding attention in its own right. Better still, it's unlike anything else I own.
I found him incredibly intuitive and very easy to work with, but I'm pretty laid back when it comes to jewelry. I've walked around with stones unset for more than a year waiting to find the right setting, so I'm pretty chill within reason and don't need it now-now-now. I also had a good feel for what I wanted, so we covered that pretty well in a single phone call and then I left him to get it done. I think this made me a fairly well-matched client for him since internet work isn't his primary bread and butter - he's got plenty to do already!
His turnaround was great, and the lighted ring box was an added delight - it's clear he cares about showcasing his attention to detail.
I'm proud to own one of his pieces.
Truly one of a kind! Congratulations! 
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