Ok, so now I'll play devil's advocate (and maybe I can learn to take my own advice). I think that's what CADs are for. None of these artists wants to make a ring the client doesn't love. I'd say if you make 15 sets of changes, that's out of hand, but a couple is probably par for the course.
So you just approved your CAD? If you make changes when would you need to tell Caysie?
Yes, she showed me the CAD this week. There was one part I was concerned about and she tweaked it and I said that we were good to go. Soooo, I'm guessing that if I want any additional changes, I'd better tell her ASAP before any work begins. The CAD in and of itself is fine and is exactly what I asked for (obviously, this includes Caysie's interpretation of my vision), I'm just questioning a couple of elements. I'd create a post on RT, but I think I'd get a million opinions and end up more confused than I am now...oy vey!So you just approved your CAD? If you make changes when would you need to tell Caysie?
And yes, so true. I forget the obvious. He wants a happy client in the end too. Less headache for everyone.
Yes yenny, isn't THAT the truth!! Yenny I would like to try to contact you by forwarding an email to a person who may have your contact info. Would you be ok with that? I won't necessarily get your email but maybe my email can reach you.
Absolutely! Or, you can reach me via my post on LT for my three stone....
Thanks M2b! We were able to connect a little while ago! Who needs six degrees of separation when you have PS??!!I can hook you up with Yenny directly, LLJ!
DS, can you discuss how a bezel can cause he stone to look more tinted?
DS do you think that Rika's K looks more tinted in a metal bezel?
Whitewave, it's a scary process. I've changed my mind several times. When I get started on a project, I think I want all the gorgeous beautiful settings I see on other people, and those unbelievable IG photos. Then as I get closer to committing to a design, I asked myself why am i feeling more fear than excitement. And then when i ask myself how much do I like it on my own finger, that answer is not nearly as much. I had to ask myself, do I LOVE it. I could not honestly answer yes. I looked back at various settings I have loved in the past. Did I still love them? Yes. There are things I would change now, but I still preferred it to the setting I almost committed to. I hope this is the last big U turn I am going to make. Good luck on your journey.
ROL, thanks so much for the great tip. I don't know why I didn't think of it. I did it and I am very surprised to say that I think I like it. I don't think I see any more tint than before. I don't know if it is just in my head but I feel like I see the facets more clearly? Am I nuts? Did I use too much foil? In some sides I covered the whole basket. I think I see less flashes at the edges but tray may be because there is way more foil than there would be metal from a bezel. Would you mind giving me your opinion? TIA.
DS!!! What do you think?!? Help!!
. So DS, yes like? No like?Do you see my avatar pic? I've had my stone in a temp setting for FOUR years this month!!!!
I will tell you, though, that my preference for antique (or antique style) stones are antique settings. I think we have to balance what we see as beautiful and what is practical for daily wear. Will a halo just make it too big? Maybe there is not a too big for some people, but I have seen brand new rings sold here because they turned out too big for the person's lifestyle. If settings weren't so expensive, it wouldn't be such a disaster if we wanted to change them occasionally. But I am not much in favor in spending $4k+ on a setting and then switching it out a few months later!
I did the fake foil bezel for my 2.56 OEC when I considered bezeling her. It did sharpen contrast zones but it also told me that she would reflect rose gold too if I decided to go that route.
ROL, thanks for sharing your pic! So helpful. Yes, you hit the nail on the head. It totally sharpens the contrast zones, basically the facets as I see them. Question is, do my eyes like it? My initial gut response was yes. Because I look st the stone up close all the time, I really like seeing the separate petals clearly. By nature of the bezel, I do think I lose a little fire at the edges just because the bezel cuts it off. I don't see any more tint, yellow or brown than I did before. I like the squared off shape of the stone, but that I may get bored of over time.apparent* darn iphone autocorrect. -_-
Anywho--- sometimes bezeling stones can sharpen contrast zones and thus, sharpen faceting. If I read the IS of your stone correctly, it might have less light return at the edges-- so what you see in the bezel at the facets at the edges reflects that.
You used less foil than I did
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