Opinions on proportions (CAD)

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I know this is a setting/CAD question, but it's for a colored stone . I got CADs and my first thought was that the halo looks too big. I don't want the colored stone to be lost in a sea of metal and melee. (Like a painting can be lost in a big ornate frame ).
But the more I look at it, the more I kinda like it. And I'm trying to picture it more 3 dimensional so I mocked it up in the inspo ring (made for a longer stone so not exact).
I trimmed the outer frame and reduced the bezel to make the halo smaller. Mock ups on the hand.
Anyone have an opinion?

 

[voce]

The trimmed down version looks more elegant on your hand, I think

 

[quaddio]

Are you doing milgrain?

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

The trimmed down version looks more elegant on your hand, I think

Ugh, I can't decide. I just got CAD 2, and like it even more! I asked for a plastic so I can actually see the scale on my hand. I mentioned to him that I wanted to see a scaled down version too. This is from CAD 2:

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Are you doing milgrain?

I love milgrain, but I'm kinda thinking no. I could always add it later.

 

[voce]

CAD 2 definitely looks better than CAD 1. The trapezoids look better than round in the corners.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

CAD 2 definitely looks better than CAD 1. The trapezoids look better than round in the corners.

I agree! Just got this cad tonight and I think it looks way better. A little more art deco too, which is a big plus for me. Just not 100% sure on the scale/ proportions.

 

[chrono]

CAD2, trimmed down.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

I love CAD #2. I might not be the best one to recommend trimmed down or not, since I am always drawn to big and gaudy. But I'm so excited to see your ring! I just love that spinel, even before the amazing recut!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Yes, cad 2 is a clear winner for me too!
I'm getting the plastic so I can see it on the hand, but may have to have it scaled back a bit.
@Mrs_Strizzle I'm a "kapow" ring fan too, so that's part of my struggle! Big rings don't scare me, but I'm just trying not to overwhelm this stone.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I got the plastic of CAD 2 today, and I really love it! I am not bothered by the proportions in real life, but would love some opinions. Should I ask to see it scaled down? My apologies for old lady hands, and the neon coral nails...

 

[voce]

I think you already know what I think. Perfect size and proportion for that ring finger.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Thanks @voce ! I was worried about it, but cads can be deceiving. On the hand, I think it doesn't really look like it overwhelms the stone. I've been wearing this plastic ring for hours, cooked dinner, folded laundry. It is low profile, not snagging on things.

 

[pwsg07]

Just my preference, I think the bezel around the centre stone is a little too thick

 

[Hivona]

Wow I think it’s perfect as is! Going to be stunning!