Please help with CAD!

[valmanin]

I realize I should probably start a thread just on this CAD. I thought I could just change the subject letting everyone know the CAD is there but it didn't work. Here is the link to my other thread about the setting:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/help-me-design-my-setting.188562/


So, after all that deliberation, I decided to go with a modified version of the M design at the top of this page. Here are the rings I used for inspiration:




And here is the CAD:



So here are my questions for you all:
1. 10 prongs look okay or should I go to 8?
2. Should I taper the shank in thinner at the top?
3. Should I have them bring in the whole bottom or the basket a little more to create more curvy swoopyness?
4. The little circles. I am thinking of ditching them...I kind of like the more modern look without them. But, if I do keep them Adam said he would throw in little rose cut diamonds. I kind of like that idea too.

Any other thoughts or ideas welcome. I have never looked at CADs before. Adam did stress that the whole thing would be more delicate especially the prongs which would be super tiny claw prongs.

 

[bunnycat]

This is something I'm not very good at (ring design), but I like the idea of 8 prongs best.

I also like the idea of the surprise rose cuts- could be cool!

The rest, like i said, I'm not very good with. Sorry....

 

[athenaworth]

I prefer 8 prongs to 10

 

[valmanin]

Just FYI...my design had 8 prongs but the CAD designer Adam works with thought 10 prongs would look best with this design...not sure why...so of course I am nervous to override. Adam stated multiple times that the prongs would be so tiny and delicate you would hardly be able to see them.

 

[bright ice]

I think 8 prongs will be more suitable and not look cluttered.

 

[valmanin]

Wow! That surprises me that everyone is saying 8 prongs. The 10 prong (the first and second in the inspiration pics) was the setting everyone loved. What to do what to do...

 

[Christina...]

I like 8 prongs too and would ditch the little circles.

 

[Enerchi]

I'm another 8 prong vote. I also like the idea of a subtle curve/swoop/inverted arch (call it what you will ) where the shank meets the basket, to give it a more feminine and antique feel to it. If it were my setting, I'd also prefer to have the diamond set a mm lower, rather than the height it is currently at.

As for adding a hidden stone - sometimes, less is more. For this setting - it is a STUNNING elegant and classic look that too much could be suddenly OTT and ruin the clean and sophisticated look you are going for. Just my opinion...

 

[valmanin]

Okay...so no to 10 prongs...yes to more curve...no to circles.

Anyone else care to agree or dissent? I want to make decisions and tell Adam tomorrow.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I prefer the 8 prongs, and I think the little circles are present on many antique settings like that, so I would leave them there. They may be positive structural elements, too.

Referring you back to Missy's ring which has 8 prongs and is over 4 cts. Plus, she has the little circes in the cathedral part.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/l-is-for-so-in-love-with-my.185018/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/l-is-for-so-in-love-with-my.185018/[/URL]

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Also, here is Mara's

 

[armywife13]

First off, I loooove the design.

I agree with others to stick with the 8 prongs. I would be slightly concerned with the prong overpowering the diamond, even if they are delicate. Plus, going down to 8 prongs will allow the details, especially the "swoops", on the basket to be less cramped.

I personally would leave the little circles on the side, as DS mentioned, many period solitaires had them. Plus I just like the way they looks. Also, I really love the idea of putting little rose cuts in the circles, I think it would be something unique and gorgeous for your setting!