My half-bezel solitaire

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I thought I was gonna wait and post our rings as a set, but I just got my e-ring and the others aren''t done yet. Now I''m too excited to wait! Thank you PS''ers for unknowingly being such a wonderful resource!

 

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more to come...

 

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Ring specs: Custom made by Green Lake Jewelry Works, recycled 14k palladium white gold, 2mm wide, size 8.

Diamond: Purchased from Excel, .57 ct, GIA graded, G color, VS2 clarity, excellent cut/polish/symmetry, HCA 1.9 ex/vg/vg, 5.33-5.35mm x 3.29mm, 57% table, 61.6% depth, med. to sl. thick girdle, no culet, no fluorescence.

Matching band (in progress!): 2.5mm wide, hammered, 4 flush set 1.8 melee diamonds across the top

Matching men''s band (in progress!: 6mm wide, hammered

 

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Hand shots...

 

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[yssie]

Gorgeous, bluebird!! The matte shank is a stunning contrast

 

[marym]

Gorgeous semi bezel! I love that it''s open on the sides. Looks great on your hand!

 

[bluebirrrd]

Thanks! Here''s one of the waxes...

 

[ztajanice]

It''s beautiful!!!! I love the metal finishing, it looks lovely on your hand!

 

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Here''s a CAD without the rough hammering on the band.

 

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This is a wax set that was rejected, but it shows what the hammer pattern will be like.

 

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All right, that''s all the pics

Thanks again! It''s been fun and inspiring reading all the posts and seeing all the amazing jewelry. I''m glad I can finally contribute.

 

[PumpkinPie]

beautiful ring - the matte finish on the metal sets off the diamond wonderfully

 

[tyty333]

Very cool and different!

 

[kittybean]

What a unique and lovely ring! Your photos are great. Thanks for sharing!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty.

 

[Jax172]

Love the side view of the diamond!

 

[bluebirrrd]

Thank you each for the compliments. The custom design process was lengthy and challenging at times, but I''m so happy with the finished ring. It''s exactly what we wanted.

 

[Tuckins1]

Very pretty ring! It looks great on you!

 

[lknvrb4]

Nice, can''t wait to see them together.

 

[dawnabee]

What a wonderful and different ring! Cant wait to see the set together so far it looks great!! I love the squared bottoms!!

 

[rhbgirl24]

Very unique and looks great on your hand.

 

[Lula]

This is such a well-designed and well-crafted ring! I love it

and it looks wonderful on your hand!