Bespoke Lab Ruby Ring

[MeowMeow]

Wow!! That turned out amazingly!!! I cannot wait to see it all polished up and finished!

 

[Tartansparkles]

Really interesting to follow your journey. It's like your blazing a trail for the rest of us in the UK who want bespoke, not necessarily fancy, just an opportunity to bring our own ideas to life, but can't swallow the bespoke cost.

 

[Niffler75]

@MeowMeow thanks so much. I can't wait either.
@Tartansparkles This was an experiment. I had an idea in mind and wanted to see if I could complete the project all in the UK from gem cutting, design, casting through to setting at a reasonable price! I chose the ring in silver because I love it, but could have equally had this cast in gold or platinum.

I believe that bespoke can be affordable. I don't have a big budget but that should not preclude people from going down the bespoke route.

Hopefully with businesses opening back up I can get this project finished soon.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I can't wait to see it all spiffy and polished. I love a statement ring.

 

[elle_71125]

Wow. I’m just now reading through your thread and I’m so impressed with your initiative with this whole process. I can’t wait to see your finished ring and I think it’s going to look fantastic.

 

[Niffler75]

@elle_71125 Hi I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much!
My next plan is to start wax carving my own jewellery for casting.

 

[Ladygrey]

I love this bold modern look. And love even more that you have found people in the UK to do this for you! I have a similar simple project in mind but am completely put off by how much I think it would cost.... This is giving me hope!!

 

[Niffler75]

@Ladygrey Are you in the UK? Happy to help if I can! It would be good to share info/ contacts and good for UK business!

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 Hi I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much!
My next plan is to start wax carving my own jewellery for casting.

That’s so cool. I really thought about buying some cad software so I could design and tweak my own ring projects but the learning curve is intimidating.

 

[Niffler75]

@elle_71125 Yes I know what you mean with the CAD software. Try out some of the free options that are available first! I think I am going to have a go too.

 

[Ladygrey]

Yes! I'm in the UK. Totally inspired by your determination to get this project done and find a way. Can I ask if the casting place put you in touch with the CAD designer or if you found them separately?

Can't wait to see this when it's all polished up!

 

[Niffler75]

@Ladygrey I went with Black Arts Casting. They work with an independent CAD designer and refer work to him. The CAD process was very smooth. Once the CAD was finalised and agreed by me he sent a 3D printed model back to the caster.

 

[Ladygrey]

@Ladygrey I went with Black Arts Casting. They work with an independent CAD designer and refer work to him. The CAD process was very smooth. Once the CAD was finalised and agreed by me he sent a 3D printed model back to the caster.

Fantastic - thanks so much. I've had a look at their website and the pricing seems extremely fair! Great find - thanks so much for sharing.

 

[Slickk]

Ohhh, I love it. The cool metal and the the hot stone color look so interesting together. Love Plus I adore a bezel!!

 

[Niffler75]

@Slick1 Thank you , you are really kind! Hope you are ok.
Take care x

 

[paragon1234]

Are you waiting for your local jeweller to set the stone? I hope you get it soon.

 

[Niffler75]

@paragon1234 Our jewellers are just opening up but I should have it finished soon!

 

[Niffler75]

OK to update: At last I have my ring with a UK bench that have given a very reasonable quote to finish the ring and set the lab ruby!
Phew, the end is in sight touch wood!

 

[Ladygrey]

OK to update: At last I have my ring with a UK bench that have given a very reasonable quote to finish the ring and set the lab ruby!
Phew, the end is in sight touch wood!

Oooh, exciting! Nearly there! Would love your view on the bench you ended up using once the process is done.

 

[Niffler75]

@Ladygrey Yes sure, will give a review when the work is completed! Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!

 

[dk168]

OK to update: At last I have my ring with a UK bench that have given a very reasonable quote to finish the ring and set the lab ruby!
Phew, the end is in sight touch wood!

Good news indeed! Looking forward to see the finished ring!

I had an update on my bangle - it is ready to be shipped, so hopefully I shall receive it soon!

DK

 

[Niffler75]

@dk168 Great news about your bangle!

 

[Niffler75]

...........And it's finished! I am so darn happy! It turned out exactly as I wanted.



So I wanted a bold design for a bold stone. I adore bezels but opted for a channel set semi bezel to allow light into the lab ruby! It is substantial but designed as a comfort fit and I hardly notice i am wearing it!
If it wasn't for Covid it would have been finished 6 weeks ago. But I am really glad I persevered and all stages of this were completed in the UK!

 

[dk168]

...........And it's finished! I am so darn happy! It turned out exactly as I wanted.



So I wanted a bold design for a bold stone. I adore bezels but opted for a channel set semi bezel to allow light into the lab ruby! It is substantial but designed as a comfort fit and I hardly notice i am wearing it!
If it wasn't for Covid it would have been finished 6 weeks ago. But I am really glad I persevered and all stages of this were completed in the UK!

It's lovely, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[MeowMeow]

Wow! It turned out beautifully! You did such a great job with it! I'm so glad you finally have it!!

 

[Ladygrey]

Amazing! Well worth the wait. And I so admire your initiative in finding uk suppliers to do all of it!

 

[Niffler75]

Thanks @dk168 @MeowMeow @Ladygrey. I'll give a review of the bench I used and a rough breakdown of costs. Hopefully it will be helpful for UK PS'ers!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Thwack, look at that red!

 

[Niffler75]

@ItsMainelyYou I know right! I haven't even taken it out in the sun yet as it's pouring down! It would probably down aircraft!

 

[Tekate]

OOOOHHH it is modern and I love it, it's a beautiful ring Niffler congrats!