Help with 3 ct ACA center round design - comments on current CAD from WF

[muffins]

Hello!!!!!
I received the draft CAD from WF for the 3ct round. Open to all comments but specifically, WF said this way it wont be flush with wedding band and the recommend a rail for safety
Do you suggest a rail with 6 prongs?

 

[tyty333]

What is your/WF's definition of a rail?

 

[muffins]

What is your/WF's definition of a rail?

from their email: "recommend adding a gallery rail on the 3 o-clock and 9 o'clock sides for added support"

 

[tyty333]

Hmmm...that seems kind of odd to me because its not a cathedral shank. Rails in just those areas are usually so the cathedral
shank has somewhere to land on (and not left just hanging in the air). Ask to see a CAD with the gallery rails in to see if you
like them are not. I've seen a lot of 6 prongs that do not have rails. I mean, sure, more metal is always going to be "safer".

BTW...how thick is the band? It looks incredibly thin.

Edit...here is a 6 prong at JA. Granted the prongs at 3 and 9 have a little more support from the shank.

14K White Gold Tapered Six Prong Diamond Engagement Ring

Sleek tapering combined with raised shoulders offer stability and functionality to this petite piece. Elegant and timeless, it exudes glamour while allowing the center diamond or gemstone of your choice to shine.

www.jamesallen.com

 

[momofive]

Am I wrong, or do those prongs look huge? Maybe it's just the angle, but they look like they are eating the diamond.

 

[muffins]

Am I wrong, or do those prongs look huge? Maybe it's just the angle, but they look like they are eating the diamond.

Lol. Kind of. I was hoping it’s just the drawing.

 

[muffins]

Hmmm...that seems kind of odd to me because its not a cathedral shank. Rails in just those areas are usually so the cathedral
shank has somewhere to land on (and not left just hanging in the air). Ask to see a CAD with the gallery rails in to see if you
like them are not. I've seen a lot of 6 prongs that do not have rails. I mean, sure, more metal is always going to be "safer".

BTW...how thick is the band? It looks incredibly thin.

Edit...here is a 6 prong at JA. Granted the prongs at 3 and 9 have a little more support from the shank.

14K White Gold Tapered Six Prong Diamond Engagement Ring

Sleek tapering combined with raised shoulders offer stability and functionality to this petite piece. Elegant and timeless, it exudes glamour while allowing the center diamond or gemstone of your choice to shine.

www.jamesallen.com

The band width is approximately 1.8mm

Is that too thin?

 

[MissGotRocks]

Is this being custom made by Whiteflash? Did you request the shank be that thin? I would personally prefer at least 2 mm. Not sure why they are suggesting bars on a six prong setting. The head looks more like a peg head - not integrated into the shank. I would be more concerned about the whole head popping off if hit right rather than the prong work around the diamond itself. Ask Whiteflash about all of it as I know they will explain their reasoning.

 

[muffins]

Is this being custom made by Whiteflash? Did you request the shank be that thin? I would personally prefer at least 2 mm. Not sure why they are suggesting bars on a six prong setting. The head looks more like a peg head - not integrated into the shank. I would be more concerned about the whole head popping off if hit right rather than the prong work around the diamond itself. Ask Whiteflash about all of it as I know they will explain their reasoning.

Hi @MissGotRocks i sent WF an inspiration picture (attached) I found on the internet and asked to recommend a setting that would be close to that and fit my diamond. I want a
Simple 6 prong pave with no cathedral and I received those CADs back.
I like the look of the inspiration photo but obviously don’t want to compromise on quality. So…. Not sure what my options are

If anyone have any settings they recommend it would be highly appreciated, definitely don’t need to be custom.

Also, is it better if I get the ring completed by WF or am I able to get the setting somewhere else?

Thank you for everyone’s input on this journey

 

[Slickk]

@muffins I personally prefer the CADs they sent better than your inspiration pic. I love the swoopy prongs and the semi-integrated head as opposed to it just set on top of the band. I would also bump up the width to 2mm, at least, as I think it would be structurally sounder. As for the rail between the prongs…I have it for my 3 carat six prong and I don’t find that it detracts and it does make me feel more secure. Not sure you need it though.
My son bought a custom ering from WF and it just makes the whole process easier. Otherwise you’re mailing your precious diamond around. Btw, my DIL’s ring is really beautiful! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Good luck!

 

[muffins]

@muffins I personally prefer the CADs they sent better than your inspiration pic. I love the swoopy prongs and the semi-integrated head as opposed to it just set on top of the band. I would also bump up the width to 2mm, at least, as I think it would be structurally sounder. As for the rail between the prongs…I have it for my 3 carat six prong and I don’t find that it detracts and it does make me feel more secure. Not sure you need it though.
My son bought a custom ering from WF and it just makes the whole process easier. Otherwise you’re mailing your precious diamond around. Btw, my DIL’s ring is really beautiful! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Good luck!

Thank you ! I don’t think I understood the multiple nuances of ring construction until now…. Thought finding the diamond was going to be the hardest part….

 

[MissGotRocks]

I agree with @Slickk. I would definitely work this out with Whiteflash. They will work with you and it is so much easier this way. I too love their swoops prongs but would definitely consider making the ring 2 mm. I understand wanting a thin band to make the stone pop but a 3 carat diamond will still stand out on a thicker band. Just get in touch with your rep and ask about the band and the the rail. Can’t wait to see your finished ring!

 

[muffins]

I agree with @Slickk. I would definitely work this out with Whiteflash. They will work with you and it is so much easier this way. I too love their swoops prongs but would definitely consider making the ring 2 mm. I understand wanting a thin band to make the stone pop but a 3 carat diamond will still stand out on a thicker band. Just get in touch with your rep and ask about the band and the the rail. Can’t wait to see your finished ring!

@MissGotRocks apologies but what do you guys mean by swoop prongs ?

 

[MissGotRocks]

@MissGotRocks apologies but what do you guys mean by swoop prongs ?

If you look at the prongs on the WF CAD, you can see from the side how they fan out. Sort of like a cupcake - swoopy. Some prongs are made sort of straight up and down but those curve outward making a very eye pleasing shape.

 

[Slickk]

Yes @muffins like @MissGotRocks said you can see how the prongs also curve gracefully up and around the diamond crown rather than just straight up flared. Like a cupcake is exactly how I describe it. Very pleasing lines to my eyes and has a higher-end look, imo.