Hi all,
Just looking to confirm some of your experiences with having a setting made by SK.
I just wanted to confirm whether a few aspects are part and parcel of custom ring settings to get myself comfortable with the process.
1. SK has advised me that while customers may provide spec preferences he will ultimately make the choices he sees fit (such as melee size, halo angle).
Obviously the point of going with someone like SK/LM/VC is to have them exercise their judgement. However, I've read numerous threads where people have listed very detailed specifications (e.g. Frankie, CharmyPoo, etc) and they seem to be followed.
Similarly, if I go have a bespoke suit made - while the tailor will take care of the measurements, etc - if I specify a certain cloth, a certain button stance, lapel width, etc I would expect this to be followed.
2. Have people specified their melee sizes? SK has advised he will pick the size and the final choice won't be made until he drills the holes - this seems contrary to people who seem to have been able to specify say 0.5 points.
I guess what I'm trying to get my head around, is how I can be comfortable with the end output if the specs are flexible and determined by SK.
Finally, has anyone come across a petal basket design that will allow a flush setting? I really like the following, but SK has advised it won't be flush - http://i.imgur.com/m2iQo4m.jpg
If that's not possible then I will probably head down the double edge halo route, but with a plain shank - http://stevenkirsch.com/gallery/ring-dahlia-double-edge-halo-sapphire-pave-platinum/
Thanks
Just looking to confirm some of your experiences with having a setting made by SK.
I just wanted to confirm whether a few aspects are part and parcel of custom ring settings to get myself comfortable with the process.
1. SK has advised me that while customers may provide spec preferences he will ultimately make the choices he sees fit (such as melee size, halo angle).
Obviously the point of going with someone like SK/LM/VC is to have them exercise their judgement. However, I've read numerous threads where people have listed very detailed specifications (e.g. Frankie, CharmyPoo, etc) and they seem to be followed.
Similarly, if I go have a bespoke suit made - while the tailor will take care of the measurements, etc - if I specify a certain cloth, a certain button stance, lapel width, etc I would expect this to be followed.
2. Have people specified their melee sizes? SK has advised he will pick the size and the final choice won't be made until he drills the holes - this seems contrary to people who seem to have been able to specify say 0.5 points.
I guess what I'm trying to get my head around, is how I can be comfortable with the end output if the specs are flexible and determined by SK.
Finally, has anyone come across a petal basket design that will allow a flush setting? I really like the following, but SK has advised it won't be flush - http://i.imgur.com/m2iQo4m.jpg
If that's not possible then I will probably head down the double edge halo route, but with a plain shank - http://stevenkirsch.com/gallery/ring-dahlia-double-edge-halo-sapphire-pave-platinum/
Thanks