New David Klass bypass ring(s)

[luckygreen317]

The Want… a bypass ring

Initial Inspiration photo:


The Process…

I acquired two .70 faint colored pear diamonds over the last year with a bypass ring project in mind.

While I love the original inspiration ring, I am a bezel gal. The process would be to refine the design to eliminate the prong setting. I started to play with the orientation of the pear shape too.

The first design pass was inspired by the iconic Bvlgari ring. I liked the orientation of the stone in the gypsy inspired setting. While this is a beautiful design, I wanted to add my own spin on it.
(CADS courtesy of the David Klass team)


I love the simplicity of the below design but the 2 rings needed to fit together into a bypass.




By reorienting the pear stone points upward/downward, I was able to get them to fit together. By wrapping the metal around the stone, I eliminated any need for prongs.



Since the diamonds faint color are slightly different from each other, I chose to accentuate the difference by using 2 different metals and finishes.




The rings fit together and fit comfortably on my pointer finger. They separate and fit on my middle finger and looking like a snake-inspired ring.

 

[Neptune]

Impressive, me like the curves and finish.

They fit so well on you. Care to share wearing them separately?

I'm jealous.

 

[Neptune]

1 more question, why the 10K vs 14K? Do they work better with your desired finishes? I love the finishes, can you tell that I just LOVE it.

 

[TruLuv858]

Very unique!! Love pears!

 

[Starstruck8]

Brilliant design! I love a stylized snake ring, and two snakes are better than one!

You may wish to add it/them to the snake ring thread:https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-snake-jewelry.271185/

What is the plating on the darker 10K ring? It's unusual and very striking. I have been tempted by this concept, but worried about possible durability issues.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

That is incredibly cool. Very sleek. The color combo is on point.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Gorgeous! I definitely see the serpents when they are separate. You did a great job with the design.

 

[lulu_ma]

Very cool and I love the versatility!

 

[Mjay]

The Want… a bypass ring

Initial Inspiration photo:


The Process…

I acquired two .70 faint colored pear diamonds over the last year with a bypass ring project in mind.

While I love the original inspiration ring, I am a bezel gal. The process would be to refine the design to eliminate the prong setting. I started to play with the orientation of the pear shape too.

The first design pass was inspired by the iconic Bvlgari ring. I liked the orientation of the stone in the gypsy inspired setting. While this is a beautiful design, I wanted to add my own spin on it.
(CADS courtesy of the David Klass team)


I love the simplicity of the below design but the 2 rings needed to fit together into a bypass.




By reorienting the pear stone points upward/downward, I was able to get them to fit together. By wrapping the metal around the stone, I eliminated any need for prongs.



Since the diamonds faint color are slightly different from each other, I chose to accentuate the difference by using 2 different metals and finishes.




The rings fit together and fit comfortably on my pointer finger. They separate and fit on my middle finger and looking like a snake-inspired ring.

I LOVE this! What a fabulous piece! Enjoy!

 

[dk168]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[luckygreen317]

1 more question, why the 10K vs 14K? Do they work better with your desired finishes? I love the finishes, can you tell that I just LOVE it.

DK recommended 10K because I wanted a brushed black rhodium finish. Slightly more durable to maintain the rhodium and save a little.

 

[tyty333]

Oh my gosh! This is so pretty and unique! You really put a lot of thought into it...I think it came out perfectly!

 

[luckygreen317]

Brilliant design! I love a stylized snake ring, and two snakes are better than one!

You may wish to add it/them to the snake ring thread:https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-snake-jewelry.271185/

What is the plating on the darker 10K ring? It's unusual and very striking. I have been tempted by this concept, but worried about possible durability issues.

We discussed black plating but ended up with black rhodium which has a more of a greyish appearance. I went with 10K to increase the durability of the finish and save a little on the cost of gold. I have always loved the contrast of silver topped antique rings.



I have 2 diamond stacker eternity bands with this finish that I have worn often over 3 years. The black rhodium does wear off over time where it rubs against other rings. It can be redone.

 

[luckygreen317]

Oh my gosh! This is so pretty and unique! You really put a lot of thought into it...I think it came out perfectly!

Thank you!
I have a 4 page google slide deck with photos and notes; thought bordering on obsession.

 

[Starstruck8]

We discussed black plating but ended up with black rhodium which has a more of a greyish appearance. I went with 10K to increase the durability of the finish and save a little on the cost of gold. I have always loved the contrast of silver topped antique rings.



I have 2 diamond stacker eternity bands with this finish that I have worn often over 3 years. The black rhodium does wear off over time where it rubs against other rings. It can be redone.

Thank you for this information, @luckygreen317. Those stackers are intriguing, like the snakes. You evidently think a lot about your designs.

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

You had me at pear and rose gold

LOVE this ring!!! Please post a million more pictures!

 

[HollyC]

I love them! Look amazing on you

 

[Inked]

This is so cool and unique, I love it! Looks very wearable!

 

[Ally T]

These are SO cool! I wish I was hip enough to carry these off! Really love the black & pink - very funky.

 

[lala646]

I love how your choice of metals/finish really give the stones even more distinct personalities. And they compliment your other rings so well!!

 

[luckygreen317]

These are SO cool! I wish I was hip enough to carry these off! Really love the black & pink - very funky.

Thank you! I should probably act my age (60 this year…) but I was the girl that wore Doc Martens with skirts to high school.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Really nice piece. I love the fact that it is fidget-worthy fine jewelry.

 

[Neptune]

Good to see this and I kind of like it.

Thank you! I should probably act my age (60 this year…) but I was the girl that wore Doc Martens with skirts to high school.

"My give-a-fxxks are on vacation", haha. Why should we act our ages if we don't have to? I still wear my docs.

 

[Pomelo]

@luckygreen317 your rings are seriously cool. Love love love the black rhodium and the RG!

 

[luckygreen317]

@luckygreen317 your rings are seriously cool. Love love love the black rhodium and the RG!

Thank you so much @Pomelo! I really admire your taste in jewelry so that means a lot.

 

[luckygreen317]

The Want… a bypass ring

Initial Inspiration photo:


The Process…

I acquired two .70 faint colored pear diamonds over the last year with a bypass ring project in mind.

While I love the original inspiration ring, I am a bezel gal. The process would be to refine the design to eliminate the prong setting. I started to play with the orientation of the pear shape too.

The first design pass was inspired by the iconic Bvlgari ring. I liked the orientation of the stone in the gypsy inspired setting. While this is a beautiful design, I wanted to add my own spin on it.
(CADS courtesy of the David Klass team)


I love the simplicity of the below design but the 2 rings needed to fit together into a bypass.




By reorienting the pear stone points upward/downward, I was able to get them to fit together. By wrapping the metal around the stone, I eliminated any need for prongs.



Since the diamonds faint color are slightly different from each other, I chose to accentuate the difference by using 2 different metals and finishes.




The rings fit together and fit comfortably on my pointer finger. They separate and fit on my middle finger and looking like a snake-inspired ring.

 

[SandyK]

WHAT!! Could this be any cooler!!! Oh man, love everything about this -- congrats on such an amazing design and perfect execution - this rocks!! And you also have two new rings!! Obsessed.

 

[BoulderGal]

The Want… a bypass ring

Initial Inspiration photo:


The Process…

I acquired two .70 faint colored pear diamonds over the last year with a bypass ring project in mind.

While I love the original inspiration ring, I am a bezel gal. The process would be to refine the design to eliminate the prong setting. I started to play with the orientation of the pear shape too.

The first design pass was inspired by the iconic Bvlgari ring. I liked the orientation of the stone in the gypsy inspired setting. While this is a beautiful design, I wanted to add my own spin on it.
(CADS courtesy of the David Klass team)


I love the simplicity of the below design but the 2 rings needed to fit together into a bypass.




By reorienting the pear stone points upward/downward, I was able to get them to fit together. By wrapping the metal around the stone, I eliminated any need for prongs.



Since the diamonds faint color are slightly different from each other, I chose to accentuate the difference by using 2 different metals and finishes.




The rings fit together and fit comfortably on my pointer finger. They separate and fit on my middle finger and looking like a snake-inspired ring.

@luckygreen317 I saw your ring(s) on DK's instagram and instantly thought LuckyGreen! What a fabulously cool idea!! They look amazing!!

As a side note, I have an idea brewing--setting a pink sapphire in some kind of blackened metal, and I just might have to pester you with questions when the time comes.

Congratulations on your new rings!

 

[luckygreen317]

@luckygreen317 I saw your ring(s) on DK's instagram and instantly thought LuckyGreen! What a fabulously cool idea!! They look amazing!!

As a side note, I have an idea brewing--setting a pink sapphire in some kind of blackened metal, and I just might have to pester you with questions when the time comes.

Congratulations on your new rings!

Hello @BoulderGal, thank you and happy to be to a jewelry enabler any time. The black rhodium finish would be stunning with a pink sapphire.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I’m also interested in blackened metals. It can adds lively gothic element to antique styles, which characterize my collection. A very versatile metal as you collection is more modern to my eye!