shape
carat
color
clarity

Cecile Raley Design Contest Winners

strawrose

Brilliant_Rock
Joined
May 24, 2014
Messages
1,102
Hi everyone,

It’s been an adventure! CRD had a design contest for her new ring. She said there were many entries that were lovely. We ended up having two winners, @CHRISTY-DANIELLE and me. Tbh, I already wanted to buy Christy’s ring the moment I saw it. :lol-2:

Here was my process. Christy will post hers, too.

1F752AD1-50F3-4E5C-A885-63D3EF29A391.jpeg

This was the first draft I made. There were other designs, but those went into the trash. I wanted an Art Deco inspired ring that would fit into Yvonne’s style aesthetic.


1496A152-2355-4C92-A1B1-0C44A89B99B7.jpeg
This was the final draft that went to Yvonne. I was so happy when she chose mine. =)2 I won a design contest... once before.

They asked for a side profile description, but drawing it was much easier.

4B78E9ED-CBAA-41A7-9916-FA1E273D1939.jpeg

I was worried that the scaling would make this very difficult, since it fit an 8x6 mm oval. They somehow made things work with a little tweak.
We decided to go with this color combination. At first, I thought about using tsavorite melee, but many friends voted “no.” :lol-2:

3E3590AC-B212-4651-91C3-4B0CFAB0B10F.jpeg

Then the ring was ready! She named it Josephine.

E540CEDC-EF38-4F1C-A5FF-BBE9220A9D08.jpeg

A2376F9D-ECCB-4939-957F-691009A99F70.jpeg

Stay tuned for @CHRISTY-DANIELLE ! Her ring is gorgeous!
 

Attachments

  • 6C900811-3A83-46F4-8ECB-8AF736CD2A77.jpeg
    6C900811-3A83-46F4-8ECB-8AF736CD2A77.jpeg
    78 KB · Views: 39
Last edited:

CHRISTY-DANIELLE

Ideal_Rock
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
2,547
It was exciting to be named a winner in this contest!
I wanted to do an east/west design and wanted something with the colors of the sea that would be something maybe worn by a sea goddess.... thus the design name, Aphrodite.
My entry took many renditions, but in the last few minutes before entries were due, I submitted mine.
Screenshot_20190830-202011.png
After being told I was one of the winners, I felt I needed to submit a better drawing, (since my co-winner had such a great drawing!!)
Screenshot_20190830-201749.png

I was told my design was being tweaked to hold a 9x7 gem. I had originally planned to have a blue zircon center and all paraiba melee. But then I found an aquamarine that I really loved. I also felt that the NSEW points should be different, and I'm glad I went with neon paraibas and blue sapphires. I was worried about so much blue, but I love how it turned out.
20190825_051257.png Screenshot_20190830-154252.png
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
18,014
Omg you are both SO talended! Love both of them!
 

lambskin

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
3,049
Beautiful.
 

ZestfullyBling

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
May 27, 2010
Messages
2,877
Hi everyone,

It’s been an adventure! CRD had a design contest for her new ring. She said there were many entries that were lovely. We ended up having two winners, @CHRISTY-DANIELLE and me. Tbh, I already wanted to buy Christy’s ring the moment I saw it. :lol-2:

Here was my process. Christy will post hers, too.

1F752AD1-50F3-4E5C-A885-63D3EF29A391.jpeg

This was the first draft I made. There were other designs, but those went into the trash. I wanted an Art Deco inspired ring that would fit into Yvonne’s style aesthetic.


1496A152-2355-4C92-A1B1-0C44A89B99B7.jpeg
This was the final draft that went to Yvonne. I was so happy when she chose mine. =)2 I won a design contest... once before.

They asked for a side profile description, but drawing it was much easier.

4B78E9ED-CBAA-41A7-9916-FA1E273D1939.jpeg

I was worried that the scaling would make this very difficult, since it fit an 8x6 mm oval. They somehow made things work with a little tweak.
We decided to go with this color combination. At first, I thought about using tsavorite melee, but many friends voted “no.” :lol-2:

3E3590AC-B212-4651-91C3-4B0CFAB0B10F.jpeg

Then the ring was ready! She named it Josephine.

E540CEDC-EF38-4F1C-A5FF-BBE9220A9D08.jpeg

A2376F9D-ECCB-4939-957F-691009A99F70.jpeg

Stay tuned for @CHRISTY-DANIELLE ! Her ring is gorgeous!

W:love: W @strawrose !!! Speechless!! This is absolutely stunning!! I love your design and your stones!! What gem is your center? Are the gems in your halo spinels? Sapphires?
 

ZestfullyBling

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
May 27, 2010
Messages
2,877
It was exciting to be named a winner in this contest!
I wanted to do an east/west design and wanted something with the colors of the sea that would be something maybe worn by a sea goddess.... thus the design name, Aphrodite.
My entry took many renditions, but in the last few minutes before entries were due, I submitted mine.
Screenshot_20190830-202011.png
After being told I was one of the winners, I felt I needed to submit a better drawing, (since my co-winner had such a great drawing!!)
Screenshot_20190830-201749.png

I was told my design was being tweaked to hold a 9x7 gem. I had originally planned to have a blue zircon center and all paraiba melee. But then I found an aquamarine that I really loved. I also felt that the NSEW points should be different, and I'm glad I went with neon paraibas and blue sapphires. I was worried about so much blue, but I love how it turned out.
20190825_051257.png Screenshot_20190830-154252.png


So pretty!!:appl: Definitely calming like the sea!! Congrats!!
 

Catmom

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Apr 6, 2005
Messages
12,413
Both rings are gorgeous!
 

JPie

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Feb 12, 2018
Messages
3,895
You are both very talented!
 

mrs-b

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Aug 18, 2013
Messages
11,542
Well done, ladies! Congratulations on your lovely designs!
 

Rfisher

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Oct 19, 2013
Messages
5,485
Well done ladies!
Beautiful submissions and end pieces!
 

MollyMalone

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jun 2, 2013
Messages
3,413
:love: Oh, both rings are simply marvelous :love: KUDOS, CONGRATULATIONS, HEARTY HUZZAHS
 

ZestfullyBling

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
May 27, 2010
Messages
2,877
4B78E9ED-CBAA-41A7-9916-FA1E273D1939.jpeg

3E3590AC-B212-4651-91C3-4B0CFAB0B10F.jpeg

E540CEDC-EF38-4F1C-A5FF-BBE9220A9D08.jpeg

A2376F9D-ECCB-4939-957F-691009A99F70.jpeg



@strawrose may I ask what gemstone is your center? Love that purple!! Are the gems in your halo spinels? Sapphires?
 

Acinom

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
May 15, 2013
Messages
10,535
Both rings are stunning!!! You are both so talented
 

Ally T

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Oct 24, 2012
Messages
8,506
You ladies rock! These are beautiful & amazing!
 

Hivona

Brilliant_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 10, 2014
Messages
541
I honestly think these are two of THE MOST beautiful rings CRD has ever made! You both have fantastic design sense! Really, really beautiful.
 

foxinsox

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 18, 2015
Messages
4,061
Wow! :eek2: These are both SO beautiful.
How talented you both are!!
 

natasha-cupcake

Brilliant_Rock
Premium
Joined
Nov 16, 2017
Messages
1,217
Congratulations to both of you!:clap::clap::clap:Both rings are incredibly beautiful. I want to be the first to say this-- "Quit your day jobs, now!!"
 

MakingTheGrade

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Mar 2, 2009
Messages
12,936
They’re both stunning. Love!!
 

Diamond Girl 21

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jun 26, 2017
Messages
2,206
It was exciting to be named a winner in this contest!
I wanted to do an east/west design and wanted something with the colors of the sea that would be something maybe worn by a sea goddess.... thus the design name, Aphrodite.
My entry took many renditions, but in the last few minutes before entries were due, I submitted mine.
Screenshot_20190830-202011.png
After being told I was one of the winners, I felt I needed to submit a better drawing, (since my co-winner had such a great drawing!!)
Screenshot_20190830-201749.png

I was told my design was being tweaked to hold a 9x7 gem. I had originally planned to have a blue zircon center and all paraiba melee. But then I found an aquamarine that I really loved. I also felt that the NSEW points should be different, and I'm glad I went with neon paraibas and blue sapphires. I was worried about so much blue, but I love how it turned out.
20190825_051257.png Screenshot_20190830-154252.png
What a beautiful ring! You're very talented.
 

Asscherhalo_lover

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Aug 16, 2007
Messages
5,702
Congratulations they're both beautiful!
 

elle_71125

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jan 29, 2012
Messages
6,194
Congratulations to both of you for creating such gorgeous designs. It takes a lot of skill and imagination to do what you guys did. I love them both so much!!! :love:
 

distracts

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Oct 11, 2011
Messages
6,131
These are so great! Wonderful job, guys.
 
Be a part of the community Get 3 HCA Results
Top