CADS are in

[zuwood]

Finally got my CADs from Whiteflash in but they werent what I expected. Lack of specificity on my part Im guessing or bad interpretation of specification on there bad but either way. Im bummed, especially since I called my self making my specs SIMPLER is probably what ruined the first round of cads.

I originally wrote this

Head - 6 prong basket, same style as picture (http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/etoile-du-couer-solitaire-engagement-ring-1562.htm) with two contact points (http://www.whiteflash.com/gallery/diamond-engagement-rings/custom-6-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-32101.htm) including the curved section under the center stone

After decided I wanted prongs a 12 and 6 o clock which the other design wouldn't allow I changed it to this

Head - this head (http://www.whiteflash.com/gallery/diamond-engagement-rings/custom-6-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-32101.htm) in-between the prongs that are located at 2 & 4 and 8 & 10 o'clock instead of the 'V' shaped piece connecting the two prongs; I would like a straight line connecting the prongs

After reviewing the cads I sent, The the way that way the head is attached to the shank of the ring is not what I had envisioned. I would like the head attached to the ring exactly how it is in the reference picture


MORAL OF THE STORY BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE other wise youll end up waiting for cad revisions


QUESTION
Is it normal for a shared prong ring to vary in its heights? In the cads it seem that the top is thick at the top then tapers down

 

[SB621]

The point of a CAD is to make sure you are on the same page as the designer. There are always revisions- I would never expect to get it right on the first time. I have done probably 14-16 customs projects with CAD/ CAST with perhaps the easist ones going through only 3 rounds before I was completely 100% with it.

I would talk to WF about the corrections you want. There might be a reason why they designed it another way- or they might have not seen your 2nd update. Regardless revisions of CADs should be expected.

EDIT:

QUESTION
Is it normal for a shared prong ring to vary in its heights? In the cads it seem that the top is thick at the top then tapers down

I don't think I would worry about the prongs as those are a finishing element that will get shaved down. However it never hurts to ask.