Asschers/Step cut lovers... a steampunk wedding ring

[nararabbit]

As some of you might remember, I've been hunting for the perfect pear diamond for a while now... recently though, I got so aggravated I decided to focus on something else for a while. Namely, my husband's wedding ring. When we got married, we didn't have much to our name and so he got a simple $99 Overstock.com band. We both still like it, but it seemed very unfair to me that I have a pricey family heirloom while he has something so utilitarian. So I decided for this Valentine's Day (actually, our anniversary was Jan 5, I just started planning too late ) to design him a new one that all the guys will envy!

He likes steampunk and victorian jewelry, so when I found a gear ring by Gary Swank jewelers, I thought it was perfect. On Etsy a lot of the pieces are quite simple, and made of silver - come to find out the father/daughter team had a lot of very modern, lovely, set-stone pieces at their gallery in Portland. I bought the diamond at James Allen - it's http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Asscher-Diamond-1456944.asphere - an F VS2, Excellent cut square emerald. What a little fireball!

Here is the design that's winging its way to me this upcoming Monday. I'm so excited I can barely stand it!

 

[Circe]

That is SO INCREDIBLY COOL. I may have to follow in your footsteps one of these days - my husband's mad about the steampunk aesthetic! I hope you post many, many handshots.

 

[kefira]

I absolutely love this ring! When I saw the thread title, I actually gasped with excitement. Please come back with many more pictures when you receive it - including hand shots, of course. It sounds like this is the perfect ring for your husband!

 

[ihy138]

That is so awesome!!!! I've never seen anything like it. I wish my fiance would appreciate something like that. He just wants a big screen. Post pics when you get it!

 

[nararabbit]

D'awww, thanks for the kind words. I'm hoping he'll love it, as it's a surprise! The design is in rose gold to match my set. The setting, custom made from an existing design (including CADs), was only $1,500 + shipping. (for those that wonder at these things.) That's with rushing to get it done in 2 1/2 weeks. Chelsea, the daughter, has been excellent over email/etsy conversation, and they've been quite nice when I call. So we shall see, thus far I highly recommend them!

 

[yennyfire]

Wow, that is darn cool! Can't wait to hear his reaction and see some handshots!

 

[ame]

OH WOW. That is SO COOL!

 

[Winks_Elf]

I can't wait to see the pictures. That ring is cool as can be!

 

[Enerchi]

Whoa!!! That is one cool ring!!! Wow - I love that - so masculine!! Very neat - awesome choice narabbit!! Can't wait to hear how he likes it!

 

[SparklyOEC]

I had no idea what your title meant, but I think it's very, very sweet of you to buy this for your DH (happy belated anniversary). And, whoa! That is a very cool ring! Please post pictures when you give it to him.

 

[Christina...]

That is so awesome!!!! I've never seen anything like it. I wish my fiance would appreciate something like that. He just wants a big screen. Post pics when you get it!

I felt bad that DH didn't want something with a bit more bling, but he said the same thing "I just want a 3D TV." He got the TV but I'm getting my upgrade too.

 

[Christina...]

That is so awesome!!!! I've never seen anything like it. I wish my fiance would appreciate something like that. He just wants a big screen. Post pics when you get it!

 

[nararabbit]

Update: I posted vendor pics of the real ring over in SMTB: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/evans-steampunk-rose-gold-mens-ring-w-asscher.171727/ See you on the flip side...!

 

[Amys Bling]

it is stunning!

 

[LibbyLA]

Here's a link to the one that really works.

http://www.kinektdesign.com/product-gear-ring.php

The one in this thread may not work, but it's certainly looks more interesting because of all the smaller gears and the diamond.

liz