Ring CAD check and help with metal choice

[scandi_queen]

You might have seen the stone I bought back in June and posted about here 3.53 OEC.

I've been working with DK on a setting and think I have the final version before he makes it. Those of you who've done this before, please have a look and let me know if I'm missing something. I've requested talon prongs as thin as safely possible.

Also, I have been waffling between all platinum or YG with a platinum head (it's all expensive so I'm getting what I want). Initially, I wanted YG for this ring as I've been wearing that a lot more and I think it's so classy. However, I want the stone to shine and there's something about it when I place it with my white gold bands. Please help!
The first two are inspo pics for the basket and I wanted a fairly wide band to balance out the width of the stone. The Tiffany Lucida is one of my favorite rings because it's so minimal and everything looks integrated so I tried to replicate the essence of that band here.

 

[Gypsy]

I think the shank needs to taper more toward the head in the CAD.

And I think for metal: You know yourself best, so keep that in mind when deciding. Also, that is not a design you can two tone. That's cast in one piece. So, keep that in mind.

I am also working with DK on my ring too. Most of my fine jewelry is white metal. But I've recently been into yellow gold. I was thinking about a white metal shank and yellow head. But ultimately just went for all yellow metal. Why? Because that's the trend right now: warm colors in all design. Home, jewelry, clothing: color is back. And I love that. And that should continue for another 10-15 years. And if after time I want a change: I'll get a different setting and either sell this one or set something else in it. I get bored with things. I know that about myself. So I just went with what I want "right now" and let the future me figure out the rest.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I think this style of setting looks best in a single metal choice. His antique 18k yellow gold would be my choice as it would look authentic.

This is a *very* chunky setting. Have you worn a ring so wide before? Is that the look you are after? It is stylish now but a true antique of this sort would be more delicate.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I could not personally tolerate an 8mm band that was 6mm between the fingers for comfort. And I think a more exaggerated taper would be more elegant. So I would exaggerate the taper far more for a slightly more delicate look. It will add a slight gap between bands. But I promise the Tiffany is not 8mm wide, if that’s the inspo.

 

[Gypsy]

I could not personally tolerate an 8mm band that was 6mm between the fingers for comfort. And I think a more exaggerated taper would be more elegant. So I would exaggerate the taper far more for a slightly more delicate look. It will add a slight gap between bands. But I promise the Tiffany is not 8mm wide, if that’s the inspo.

100% thats what I meant on the taper. Just stated it poorly.

 

[scandi_queen]

Thank you for weighing in. My set right now is WG so maybe YG would be a nice change. I just want the metal to enhance the stone and not detract from it.
The CAD I received before the one I posted had more of a taper, see attached. DK said the top of the shank is around 6 mm here. Do you think he increased it in the first CAD I posted?
Here is the model he sent before I asked for the shank width increase. I don't like the big gap between the rings and also want to minimize the appearance of the taper.


This is the view I'm least pleased with. Should the shank be thinner where it meets the basket so there isn't so much width to decrease? I'm not against a wider ring comfort-wize, but I don't want it to look obnoxious .


Maybe I'm seeing something that doesn't really matter and I should stick with the previous version he sent. Thank you all for your opinions!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

It looks like mine does, from 1895. I wear it with 2 and 3 mm bands(shown with 3mm band) you have more finger real estate. I've found that I prefer chunkier shanks. I'm thinking of resetting my e-ring into a belcher like this. It's just more secure.

Sorry it's so dark. I'm at my desk with the curtains closed.

 

[luckygreen317]

You might have seen the stone I bought back in June and posted about here 3.53 OEC.

I've been working with DK on a setting and think I have the final version before he makes it. Those of you who've done this before, please have a look and let me know if I'm missing something. I've requested talon prongs as thin as safely possible.

Also, I have been waffling between all platinum or YG with a platinum head (it's all expensive so I'm getting what I want). Initially, I wanted YG for this ring as I've been wearing that a lot more and I think it's so classy. However, I want the stone to shine and there's something about it when I place it with my white gold bands. Please help!
The first two are inspo pics for the basket and I wanted a fairly wide band to balance out the width of the stone. The Tiffany Lucida is one of my favorite rings because it's so minimal and everything looks integrated so I tried to replicate the essence of that band here.

Do you want the band to sit flush or are you OK with the gap?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Thank you for weighing in. My set right now is WG so maybe YG would be a nice change. I just want the metal to enhance the stone and not detract from it.
The CAD I received before the one I posted had more of a taper, see attached. DK said the top of the shank is around 6 mm here. Do you think he increased it in the first CAD I posted?
Here is the model he sent before I asked for the shank width increase. I don't like the big gap between the rings and also want to minimize the appearance of the taper.


This is the view I'm least pleased with. Should the shank be thinner where it meets the basket so there isn't so much width to decrease? I'm not against a wider ring comfort-wize, but I don't want it to look obnoxious .


Maybe I'm seeing something that doesn't really matter and I should stick with the previous version he sent. Thank you all for your opinions!

I prefer these proportions. You could probably tuck in the gallery a bit so things fit flush but it would change the aesthetic.

Yes her increased the width of the shank from 6 to 8. Count the lines behind the cad. Each is 1mm.