David Klass CAD Check

[bibiloves]

That side shot is very pretty. What about plating the side leaves yellow gold? I think it would help to define the floral shape.

 

[MamaBee]

@Mochi_x The profile is so pretty. I think a few tweaks and you will love it!

 

[Rfisher]

I’m also wondering if you indeed want to pronounce/exaggerate the petal shape more, as well as re orienting.
Something to think about, before you decide in what to do.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I'd live with it for a few weeks or so and try to appreciate what it is before doing anything. It is gorgeous, and when worn you typically see a ring in dynamic motion of from angles other than the straight-on view that is different than you expected.

 

[OcnGypZ]

Here’s a side shot!

I'm not so sure rotating is the answer. I think the shoulders (leaves) need to be lower...which would mean raising the "flower".

 

[Mochi_x]

Thank you all for your replies!

I reached out to David and Amy and they’re working on another CAD for me.

The two main things I asked for is the rotation of the petals and tucking the leaves under. Amy also suggested larger petals to help retain the shape so I’ll wait to see how it looks.

 

[Mochi_x]

My new CAD came in. The petals slightly larger and rotated and the side leaves were tucked in a bit. I'm not sure if I can see a difference in the leaves but the rotated part looks good.

What do you think? I'm not super confident in my ability to visualize rings from the CAD anymore so any thoughts are appreciated!

 

[Rfisher]

Superimposing the new CAD over the old one- i don’t see much-if any-change in the leaves, nor the size of the petals in the top down view.
Don’t know if these are important to you or the outcome as much as is the rotation?
Maybe you should think about ordering a wax of this before approving and proceeding to cast?

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

+1 on getting a wax. They'll have it ready and shipped to you in just a few days. I always ask for a wax from DK, I just have to "see" the ring. It really helps me, and they'll do it for free.

 

[rockysalamander]

I think the ribbon test was brilliant. And, demonstrates why you are having the design issues you are brilliantly. You are losing the halo petals within the leaves on the sides. I think you need more contrast between the sides and halo to get the look you want, think Texture, color or shape. A couple of ideas,
1) contrast the halo metal and the shank (e.g., rose gold head and platinum shank),
2) reduce the sides to a single leaf that when viewed from the top that echos's or adds to the floral halo (think repeating petals) or go with a plain shank (you can have a leafy wedding band),
3) use a full floral halo - not interrupted one. Here, the prongs for the center emerge from inside the halo (not from the outside). Also, the band offers contrast the supports the design. OR
4) repeat the halo motifs (https://www.greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/cust_gallery.aspx?ImageID=97787) and add a plainer shank.
5) Bigger stone in the halo (see below). If you want the metal look, they don't have to be this big, but it shows the idea.

#3


Different DK halo.


Contrast of shank helps

#5

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

It's also hard to visualize with those distracting exagerrated cad prongs. I tried to make this look more like what you'd see when ring is finished.

 

[tyty333]

I agree with @rockysalamander . I dont think you are getting enough contrast with the halo (even with the new CAD). I fear that it may not be
enough of a change to make a difference. I think you need to do mixed metals (for a color difference) or mixed textures (plain vs milgrain pave shank)
in order for the halo to retain its petal shape.

 

[Wewechew]

Looking at the new CAD, I agree with @rockysalamander the petals on the shank are what is causing the flower to get "lost" when you look at it.

 

[Mochi_x]

I've been wearing the ring for a few days and I must say that I'm warming up to it. I really love the shank detail and the side view. While the rectangular shape isn't AS noticeable while on the hand, I do think that if it's tweaked slightly, then I'd be very happy with it.

About the new CAD- If you look closely at it, the petals are slightly bigger- I just don’t think she updated the measurements so it's not very obvious.

I agree that just the rotation of the petals might not make a big difference... but I really love the sides/shank so I’m not willing to remove it.

As far as contrasting the head to the shank, I was thinking of not doing milgrain on the petals. Maybe a smooth, shiny surface would be enough to distinguish it from the milgrain shank? I also think that the shape of the petals were pinched in slightly (compared to the mold) when the milgrain was added so if the milgrain was removed then we'd have a combo of a bigger petal and smooth surface?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Seeing a wax will be essential here, ideally even seeing it before you unset your diamond so you can compare your current setting to the wax.

 

[rockysalamander]

I've been wearing the ring for a few days and I must say that I'm warming up to it. I really love the shank detail and the side view. While the rectangular shape isn't AS noticeable while on the hand, I do think that if it's tweaked slightly, then I'd be very happy with it.

About the new CAD- If you look closely at it, the petals are slightly bigger- I just don’t think she updated the measurements so it's not very obvious.

I agree that just the rotation of the petals might not make a big difference... but I really love the sides/shank so I’m not willing to remove it.

As far as contrasting the head to the shank, I was thinking of not doing milgrain on the petals. Maybe a smooth, shiny surface would be enough to distinguish it from the milgrain shank? I also think that the shape of the petals were pinched in slightly (compared to the mold) when the milgrain was added so if the milgrain was removed then we'd have a combo of a bigger petal and smooth surface?

First. Your ring. You do you.

Milgrain will wear fast, so put it where it will last longer. But, that starts to change the texture which is good.

I think the head-twist was a great change and should remain.

I have another idea...ok 2...(1) What if the petals each had three stones. That will inherently make the brain think in curves with a curved outer edge. I think 2 stones makes your brain think line. DK can do some very delicate work, so I think that might help.
(2) what if you changed from a double leaf to a single one? That would really change up the side view and provide constrast with the top.

Just 2 little details, you might ask DK to taper the tubes holding the rounds so that they do not project beyond the wider of the bridge or shoulder. Also, have you tested wedding bands? You might as well while you have a ring to try. You might want to have the head "sucked in" a bit to allow a wedding band to avoid rubbing the prongs. .