my new JKT aqua ring - real life photos!!!!!!

[katiedid]

thanks geckodani!

 

[princessplease]

 

[Linda W]

Katie I love your ring. It is gorgeous and it looks beautiful on you. LOVE the color of that aqua.

 

[glitterata]

Oh, I LOVE that!!!

 

[katiedid]

thank you princessplease, Linda and glitterata! I stared at this thing ALL day yesterday! If I daydream hard enough, it''s like a little round swimming pool...

 

[glitterata]

Katie, would you mind telling me how wide the band is? Julia is making a somewhat similar setting for my I1 S Infinity and I''m trying to visualize the measurements she''s given me.

Many thanks!

 

[katiedid]

Hi glitterata, I would guess it''s around 3mm before it splits.

 

[Arcadian]

Well, the process has started. Our rings will definitely be cousins

For my ring, the body is in silver but the accents /halo are in 18K.

Once I get the final design from her I''ll post it,it looks SOOOOO GUUUUUUD *lol*


-A

 

[cushioncutnut]

Oh WOW! It is electric! I love the setting too! JUST BEAUTIFUL!

 

[T L]

What an elegant ring. That stone looks great in a bezel!! Congratulations on a successful project!

 

[jstarfireb]

Katiedid, it''s beautiful! I have a question, and if you don''t feel comfortable answering, just say so. But I was wondering how much you paid for this custom design. I just bought a beautiful "fat marquise" shaped blue zircon (from our own FrekeChild) that I''d like to bezel and set east/west in a similar "James Meyer-esque" design. I was just wondering how affordable Julia''s prices were for a similar custom piece. Thanks!

 

[Kelli]

That ring is gorgeous!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 9/2/2009 2:14:23 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Katiedid, it''s beautiful! I have a question, and if you don''t feel comfortable answering, just say so. But I was wondering how much you paid for this custom design. I just bought a beautiful ''fat marquise'' shaped blue zircon (from our own FrekeChild) that I''d like to bezel and set east/west in a similar ''James Meyer-esque'' design. I was just wondering how affordable Julia''s prices were for a similar custom piece. Thanks!

Hey Jstar,
I hope Katie doesn''t mind, but I was asked the same Q in my JKT thread, so I thought I would post what I had there:

"Julia has mentioned to me a range of ~$170 for more basic silver settings,
through to ~$350 for bi-metal, something a little more complex.
I''ve found her very reasonable for the level of service and craftsmanship,
plus she was willing to work with me on a strict budget I had, so honestly I would just ask her.
She really is a perfectionist, and keeps very high standards on her work."

I hope that helps

 

[jstarfireb]

Thank you AJ! I''m definitely hoping for less than $200; not sure if that''s a possibility with this kind of setting. Based on the sales I see on her Etsy site, this seems to be almost like a stock piece (she''s referring to it as the Katie ring). So that might be promising for me. I also wonder if I might get a better price in sterling as opposed to argentium...

I have 3 stones to set (probably 2 by Sally and 1 by Julia), and even on Etsy, custom settings aren''t cheap!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 9/2/2009 10:17:22 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Thank you AJ! I''m definitely hoping for less than $200; not sure if that''s a possibility with this kind of setting. Based on the sales I see on her Etsy site, this seems to be almost like a stock piece (she''s referring to it as the Katie ring). So that might be promising for me. I also wonder if I might get a better price in sterling as opposed to argentium...


I have 3 stones to set (probably 2 by Sally and 1 by Julia), and even on Etsy, custom settings aren''t cheap!

No worries jstar,
I can''t say for sure, but my guess would be that setting would come in under 200 in sterling.
I''m not sure of the price increase in Arg, but I don''t think it''s much..
Yes, I noticed a bunch of ppl ordered one after Katie''s ring was finished!

I take my 3 stone ring from her as a steal, considering the effort and quality of work and materials put into it

Just shoot her a convo - she is always very helpful, although I know she is currently inundated with orders from PS! Check out her sold gallery while you''re there - lots of amazing pieces being created.

 

[jstarfireb]

Great - will do when the time comes. I don''t have the stone yet (just bought it from Freke today!), but I''m sure it will burn a hole in my pocket as soon as it arrives.

 

[glitterata]

She''s working on my setting currently (Katie, thank you for the measurement, very helpful), and I have to say, she really is a painstaking artist. She really cares about getting it right. I think her prices are very low for the amount of thought and work she puts into the pieces.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 9/3/2009 12:36:54 AM
Author: glitterata
She''s working on my setting currently (Katie, thank you for the measurement, very helpful), and I have to say, she really is a painstaking artist. She really cares about getting it right. I think her prices are very low for the amount of thought and work she puts into the pieces.

big ditto to all the above! I can''t wait for the time to design my next piece with her.

 

[katiedid]

Sorry jstar - just wanted to chime in and say I think under $200 is probably accurate. Can''t wait to see everyone''s JKT creations!

 

[jstarfireb]

Thanks katiedid! She quoted me $175. As soon as the stone arrives in the mail and I spend some time staring at it, I''ll send it out and get started!

 

[Stone Hunter]

WOW I just LOVE your new ring. The stone and the setting are perfect together. Now I''m off to look at her site.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Well I can''t find your ring on her site. But your photos are so good I came back to look at them again.

How much light does this setting let in to your stone??? I''m looking for a setting that allows alot of light to reach the stone.

THANKS

 

[yssie]

Oh, my!

A very late WOW!!


That bright white and baby blue colour combo, that perfect side profile - what a stunner!

 

[Gailey]

Fabulous ring, looks great on you. Julia is getting my blue spinel to set. I think her work is amazing.