Design of Gents Ring

[Pieface]

Hi ya,

I''m going to get a gemstone ring made for my upcoming 30th birthday and I''m interested in trying to get a consensus for what it is that makes gents jewelry for...gents. I''m struggling to describe that better, lol!

What design features stand out to you as putting the masculine edge onto a ring?

For myself I tend to think of bezel setting and harder edges/surfaces.

Thanks

 

[jewelerman]

The shape is very important to making a ring look masculine.I never met a ring i didnt like and have many sizes and shapes but the rings that get worn the most are simple in shape...square or oval with solitaire stone...i like gems that wear well(diamond,ruby,sappire,garnet) over stones that scratch or chip easy(onyx,lapis,turquiose)even though i have rings with all the mentioned stones.I wear my large oval signet ring alot because its classic in style and goes with everything and i also wear a heavy Roll ring often when i want a more modern classic look without stones.I dont buy styles with exaturated patterns(nugget for example or multi rows of channel set small diamonds)because these have proven to outdate fast.Post any choices you are considering!

 

[jewelerman]

I forgot to mention that balace of design is important to a gents ring...i am not a large man and so i cannot wear a huge bling ring with alot of stones because it looks out of balance on my frame/hand(my largest diamond solitaire is 2.54) ...i wear only one ring per hand also.Big round rings make my fingers look stubby and shorter then oval shapes and medium sized square shapes that give my hand a balanced masculine shape.keep in mind that a mans hand gets bigger we age and so get a ring that can be sized over time...I was 125 at age 30 and 15 years later im 160...wnen i was 30 years old nugget pattern and onyx rings were the big thing...i opted for single diamond styles that were considered conservative but today are still being worn,and nugget is considered dated and in poor taste, so be careful about picking a trendy or to small a choice because you want to wear this ring for many years.

 

[Pieface]

Thanks for your input jewelerman. I hear you on trying to get a classic look. I really dislike those onyx type rings and gents cluster rings

It''s hard to post up any images as I haven''t really seen anything that is jumping out at me, hence the thread to try and get some idea''s. I''ve got a stone on hand now, a 9.4mm spess garnet. I''m thinking to set semi-bezel if I can strike the right look. The ring won''t be for 24/7 wear.

I''ll see if I can post a couple of my very rough thoughts.

 

[Pieface]

The darker yellow is high polish the light yellow is a satin finish for reference

 

[Pieface]

Or lose the curve for a more masculine feel...?

 

[jewelerman]

I saw your new gem in another thread...a real beauty...i think your design is a future classic...I would lose the heavy winged curve because it will detracts from the size and shape of the stone.Its covers too much of the stone...thin out and round the bezel...the yellow is a good contrast color for that particular stone plus im a huge yellow gold fan for mens jewelry.

 

[Pieface]

Hi Jewelerman

Thanks for your further input.

The pictures are just rough. I made my best quickest effort in MS word so I was a bit limited on how to depict things. In my mind the bezel is to be as thin as safely possible so as to intrude the minimum amount onto the stone and of course to follow the line of the stone so as not to disrupt it''s shape.

Can you clarify if you like the semi-bezel of if you were recommending to go to a full bezel? I am a little unclear on your thoughts.

I am thinking to go with 18kt for this one for the richer yellow. 22kt is most likely going to blow the budget. I don''t think this stone would work with a white metal. White metal, in my opinion, needs a light stone that is not going to go too dark when the light level drops. This stone definitely has a point where the light level drops too low and it "switches off" for want of a better term. Yellow gold always seems to handle this better with it''s warm tones. I have a fairly olive complexion too which I think is complemented better by the yellow gold. White jewelry tends to make me look a bit jaundiced, lol!

What do you (or others) think of the two varying top down designs? With the curve on the band or the straight edged taper?

I had also considered have a small diamond burnished into the satin shoulder as per my example below. One minute I think it''s a good option and the next I think maybe it''s just going to get busy and/or girly

maybe for something that I may want to wear for many years it would be best to stick to the KISS method...

I would just like to say that these are just my initial thoughts. Anyone is welcome to chime in with their opinions and ideas

 

[LaraOnline]

this design process is very interesting!

 

[jewelerman]

With this design i like the semi closed bezel..The diamond is fun ,but for me not needed unless there are two to balance...i also would consider 14kt. even though 18kt''s color is a lighter brighter yellow...and a sandblast pattern for the sides for contrast and to hide scratches.

 

[Pieface]

Thanks for your comment laraonline. It''s just me and the jewelerman chatting for now by the looks of it but don''t be shy to chime in

the more the merrier.

I am in Australia I don''t know if jewelers use the 14kt here...it''s not something I can remember seeing. I had the dark yellow as high polish and the light yellow as a satin/sandblast finish. Are you suggesting to revesrse this? I''m aso not too sure about your comment on the diamond. Did you mean like this:

 

[Pieface]

Or like this?

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/15/2008 8:46:41 PM
Author: Pieface
Or like this?

Hello PF!

LOVE the stone by the way!

Not really loving the small diamonds...for some reason they make it look (not "feminine") but less masculine...

That stone is a strong design element, as is the gold setting. It doesn''t need much else.

I like the gentle curve, as well as the idea of a combination matte/polished finish.

Enjoy the process!

LS

 

[Pieface]

Date: 7/15/2008 8:54:06 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/15/2008 8:46:41 PM

Hello PF!


LOVE the stone by the way!


Not really loving the small diamonds...for some reason they make it look (not ''feminine'') but less masculine...


That stone is a strong design element, as is the gold setting. It doesn''t need much else.


I like the gentle curve, as well as the idea of a combination matte/polished finish.


Enjoy the process!

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Hi LS

Speaking of nice stones yours is drop dead gorgeous!

I''m having doubts about the side diamonds so I think I''ll back my instinct there and pass on them.

Thanks for your input particularly on the shank curve

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/15/2008 10:21:10 PM
Author: Pieface

Date: 7/15/2008 8:54:06 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/15/2008 8:46:41 PM

Hello PF!


LOVE the stone by the way!


Not really loving the small diamonds...for some reason they make it look (not ''feminine'') but less masculine...


That stone is a strong design element, as is the gold setting. It doesn''t need much else.


I like the gentle curve, as well as the idea of a combination matte/polished finish.


Enjoy the process!

Hi LS

Speaking of nice stones yours is drop dead gorgeous!

I''m having doubts about the side diamonds so I think I''ll back my instinct there and pass on them.

Thanks for your input particularly on the shank curve

Hey back at ya!

thank you for the compliment!

FWIW, I think if you stick to classic, strong geometry and simple lines, you will have a ring that stands the test of time. The stone is wicked, and it can pull off a strong, masculine setting.

LS