Thoughts on this floral halo CAD?

[katiebird]

Hi!!

For the last several weeks my fiancé and I have been working with a local jewelry store to custom make my engagement ring. The process is coming to an end and I wanted to get thoughts on the latest CADs. The center diamond is 1ct, E, VS2 GIA (which is a big improvement from the EGL International “E” we bought over the summer!)


Do you see a potential problem with this setting or something that should be changed? It will be in 18kt yellow gold. I am going for a floral type halo so the jewelers are suggesting a thin bezel around the outside of the diamonds in the halo, which are 0.03cts each.




Thanks very much for any input
Katie

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I'm not such a big fan of the way the head of the ring is just perched on top of the band, looks like an accident waiting to happen. I much prefer a cathedral style.

 

[lioness]

I'm not such a big fan of the way the head of the ring is just perched on top of the band, looks like an accident waiting to happen. I much prefer a cathedral style.

+1. I think a cathedral setting will be much more stable. The ring looks top-heavy, like one hard knock could make the head snap right off.

 

[liaerfbv]

Another vote that it looks top heavy and an accident waiting to happen. If you don't want a cathedral style, maybe you could delete the "neck" which would help integrate the head to the shank? I hope that makes sense.

 

[tyty333]

I couldnt agree more with the last 3 post. The head just looks like it's ready to topple and very top heavy. Not very pleasing
to the eye. A cathedral shank would certainly help that look.

That gallery is just way too busy for me. I might would have less post leading up to the halo. Are there 12? I think I would knock
it down to 6 or 4. Is this gallery based on another ring? I would like to see a link to it to see the finished effect you are going for.
It might just be the cad looking so busy. I also might consider doing away with the bumps on the post holding up the halo. I would
want to see a CAD with and without them.

 

[FourMine]

I would consider this a unique design and one that definitely has appeal. However, the top definitely looks heavy, as mentioned by previous posts. Try opening the base a little and building the head a little lower and more supported or securely attached to the shank. Overall, it's a nice design, but structurally, it is dangerous. Don't risk your diamond in my opinion.

Thanks,
Anubh

Gemologist, Four Mine

 

[Lizabeth]

I don't know anything about structural requirements or even how a cathedral head differs from what the CAD has, but I love that unique floral halo.

 

[chrono]

The current design risks the basket and stone breaking off at the base (structurally dangerous), as well as more potential for ring spinning due to the top heavy weight distribution.

 

[kmarla]

I love the concept of your ring but also share the concern about structural integrity. The vintage vibe reminds me a lot of the Tacori Full Bloom collection. Is that what you were going for? Here's a link that shows how your ring would look with the cathedral modification. Good luck!

http://www.tacori.com/engagement/37-2cu65.html

 

[katiebird]

Thank you everyone for the feedback on the drawings. I wanted to side profile of the ring to look similar to this Tacori ring. But after a closer look the base of this Tacori ring does seem more sturdy, whereas the ring in the CAD seems to have a more 'pinched' looking base.
http://www.tacori.com/engagement/38-3cu75.html

The jeweler already did a wax casting of the ring that I'll get to see tomorrow. I'll bring up the fact that the ring is a little top heavy. Thank you again so much for the advice! Probably saved a diamond

 

[Mikla]

To be honest, I think the current ring design overpowers the diamond. I'm not sure what your situation is, but I'd put more money into the diamond and get a plain setting for now. You can always upgrade the setting later. Alternatively, you can size down the ring so your current diamond can shine as the star of the show. I hope everything works out to your heart's desire!