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Shiny_Rock
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- Dec 23, 2012
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I think I might be in over my head, and I need some help communicating changes in a hand forged ring.
This first version of the ring was VERY close to what I hoped to get. However, the jeweler took some liberty with the design and created an asymmetrical halo that I just couldn't wrap my head around. (It's higher North/South) Since it wasn't an element that I asked for, they graciously offered to make it again. Here is the first version.




Once they offered to remake the ring, I did also request that the shoulders start a little bit farther down the shank. I didn't really like how steep they appeared. Now that I've been staring at the images for 3 months, I actually wish I had just let them finish this ring. It's really grown on me. (sadly, it's been destroyed.)
My (incorrect) assumption was that the new version would look very similar, but with a "normal" halo. In fairness, they did tell me that there was a problem with the 14k Rose Gold being too brittle, so they needed to add a new petal to each side of the gallery for support.
Here are the pictures of the remade ring. It's not what I was expecting, and honestly, the changes are a little disappointing.




The jeweler agrees that the ring doesn't look the same and that again, elements were changed without being discussed. He has graciously offered to make a third version of the ring.
At this point I need help communicating exactly what I'm hoping to see so that I can avoid any additional problems.
Here are the major notations I have - will you let me know if you see/notice anything additional?
- I'd prefer the oval donut on the first ring, it gives the gallery more of an oval/cushion appearance (mirroring the shape of my stone), the gallery on the 2nd ring just looks round
- I don't like the extra petals on the gallery. This may mean I need to switch to 18k rose gold, but the fifth petal seems to make the entire gallery appear crowded
- The petals on the first ring seem to tuck up underneath the halo, which I prefer. On the second ring, they stick out. I can see them from the top down view.
- The donut/petal connection is different on the second ring, but I don't really have an opinion on which is "better". My only concern is if the extra metal is making the diamond sit higher. Anyone know?
I guess my only other question is if you guys think I should see this one in person to see if I care as much when I'm not looking at macro images. Do you think it's worth seeing at this point? Or should I just have them remake it, again, because of all the changes?
Sorry for the novel....I appreciate all of your help!
This first version of the ring was VERY close to what I hoped to get. However, the jeweler took some liberty with the design and created an asymmetrical halo that I just couldn't wrap my head around. (It's higher North/South) Since it wasn't an element that I asked for, they graciously offered to make it again. Here is the first version.




Once they offered to remake the ring, I did also request that the shoulders start a little bit farther down the shank. I didn't really like how steep they appeared. Now that I've been staring at the images for 3 months, I actually wish I had just let them finish this ring. It's really grown on me. (sadly, it's been destroyed.)
My (incorrect) assumption was that the new version would look very similar, but with a "normal" halo. In fairness, they did tell me that there was a problem with the 14k Rose Gold being too brittle, so they needed to add a new petal to each side of the gallery for support.
Here are the pictures of the remade ring. It's not what I was expecting, and honestly, the changes are a little disappointing.




The jeweler agrees that the ring doesn't look the same and that again, elements were changed without being discussed. He has graciously offered to make a third version of the ring.
At this point I need help communicating exactly what I'm hoping to see so that I can avoid any additional problems.
Here are the major notations I have - will you let me know if you see/notice anything additional?
- I'd prefer the oval donut on the first ring, it gives the gallery more of an oval/cushion appearance (mirroring the shape of my stone), the gallery on the 2nd ring just looks round
- I don't like the extra petals on the gallery. This may mean I need to switch to 18k rose gold, but the fifth petal seems to make the entire gallery appear crowded
- The petals on the first ring seem to tuck up underneath the halo, which I prefer. On the second ring, they stick out. I can see them from the top down view.
- The donut/petal connection is different on the second ring, but I don't really have an opinion on which is "better". My only concern is if the extra metal is making the diamond sit higher. Anyone know?
I guess my only other question is if you guys think I should see this one in person to see if I care as much when I'm not looking at macro images. Do you think it's worth seeing at this point? Or should I just have them remake it, again, because of all the changes?
Sorry for the novel....I appreciate all of your help!