erislynn
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2016
- Messages
- 185
I've been thinking about getting a 5 stone ring for a while. First, I wanted to go full bling and get 40 pointers each. I tried it on in the store and then decided it would be too much for everyday. Then I decided I could go for smaller pointers but do 7 stone. I wanted large melee but didn't like how the row of diamonds seemed to be a straight line instead of curved. The larger they were, the more the end diamonds seemed to end abruptly. Then I saw @mrs-b 's 7 stone graduated ring and was so inspired! A graduated ring seemed to be the answer for me but I couldn't find any that were just the right proportions, and I was wary of doing a custom project.
After A LOT of searching, I decided the only way I would get just the right graduation was if I went the custom route. Enter David Klass. All the recommendations and stellar reviews for him here are well warranted. He made the design process so stress-free, it was unlike any other vendor's policies. I don't know if he does this for all of his clients, but from first CAD to first approved CAD to plastic model to final approved CAD, he did all of this at no charge! And the patience and attention to detail this man has is just incredible. His prices are beyond reasonable to boot! I would definitely go with David again for custom. No wonder he's so busy year round.
Without further ado, here is my new 5 stone ring by David Klass! This is a still from the *presentation video* he made before shipping it. I was so impressed! And unlike experiences I've had with other vendors, he waits for approval before shipping.
I'm so happy with this ring! I got it as a celebration ring for a milestone birthday, and I'm really glad I tried out the proportions before giving the final okay. The center stone is large like I originally wanted in a 5 stone ring, but the graduation tones down the blinginess so I'm comfortable wearing it every day. David made it very low profile like I asked, and it is so comfortable to wear.
I came up with a clever way to try out proportions with the plastic model he sent.
I carved out wells in the plastic model and put my CZ in to test it out.
Actually when I put the CZ sizes in that I had originally wanted, it was way too dainty. So I just kept putting larger and larger CZ in the model until I cracked a smile. And that's how you know when it's the right size. Good way to go engagement ring shopping too.
I ended up with 5.0mm center, 3.8mm sides, and 2.5mm ends. These are lab grown F VS. David cherry-picked these because I asked for excellent cut and they do not disappoint. Coming from superideal tastes, I can see the difference, but as long as I'm not causing obstruction with my head, the symmetry and light return on these are dazzling!
More hand shots
After A LOT of searching, I decided the only way I would get just the right graduation was if I went the custom route. Enter David Klass. All the recommendations and stellar reviews for him here are well warranted. He made the design process so stress-free, it was unlike any other vendor's policies. I don't know if he does this for all of his clients, but from first CAD to first approved CAD to plastic model to final approved CAD, he did all of this at no charge! And the patience and attention to detail this man has is just incredible. His prices are beyond reasonable to boot! I would definitely go with David again for custom. No wonder he's so busy year round.
Without further ado, here is my new 5 stone ring by David Klass! This is a still from the *presentation video* he made before shipping it. I was so impressed! And unlike experiences I've had with other vendors, he waits for approval before shipping.
I'm so happy with this ring! I got it as a celebration ring for a milestone birthday, and I'm really glad I tried out the proportions before giving the final okay. The center stone is large like I originally wanted in a 5 stone ring, but the graduation tones down the blinginess so I'm comfortable wearing it every day. David made it very low profile like I asked, and it is so comfortable to wear.
I came up with a clever way to try out proportions with the plastic model he sent.
I carved out wells in the plastic model and put my CZ in to test it out.
Actually when I put the CZ sizes in that I had originally wanted, it was way too dainty. So I just kept putting larger and larger CZ in the model until I cracked a smile. And that's how you know when it's the right size. Good way to go engagement ring shopping too.
I ended up with 5.0mm center, 3.8mm sides, and 2.5mm ends. These are lab grown F VS. David cherry-picked these because I asked for excellent cut and they do not disappoint. Coming from superideal tastes, I can see the difference, but as long as I'm not causing obstruction with my head, the symmetry and light return on these are dazzling!
More hand shots
300x240.png)