Update on Split Shank Sapphire Ring

[vanman73]

Hello all,

I''m back! It''s been quite a while since I last visited the forum. This was my original posting, back in April https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/split-shank-pave-diamond-setting.61333/ I was trying to re-create a ring we saw in a local store. She wants a cushion-cut sapphire as the center stone.

So I wanted to give you all an update and see what you think. After doing some serious research, I purchased a 2.12 ct. cushion cut Sapphire (will have to post a pic of it). I was very happy with my purchase and now had to decide who should create the ring. I spoke with several designers and ended up going with one of our local jewlers, who has a custom design department.

We have just completed the CAD-cam stage and I viewed the wax model last night. We are pretty close to sending it for metal work. Of course, the CAD-cam designs are a little rough and chunky, but it gives you a good idea on the finished product.

How''s it look? Looking to pop the question sometime in September. I''m now switching to "proposal-idea" mindframe.

Hope everyone is well!

Chris

 

[vanman73]

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FYI....the ring I was trying to re-create is under my username

 

[Linda W]

Beautiful ring. Your fiancee will be thrilled with it. We must see pictures of the finished ring and definitely hand shots!!!!!


Linda

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The only concern I have is that the split shank is a LOT wider than the one you originally pictured or any of the ones we showed you back when you originally posted. Look back at the old thread to see what I mean. I think if she wants to wear it as a stand-alone ring, it might be okay, but if she wants to wear a wedding ring, I''d make it the split shank opening more narrow like the ones on the other thread. I ''m sure it''ll be beautiful either way, but I thought I should point that out before you have the ring made, especially since you had a ring you were trying to copy.