Mahenge spinal ring CAD, opinions?

[LtlFirecracker]

Hi everyone,

This is in follow up to my last post. I went with ERD for my spinal ring, and I just got the CAD todays. I think it looks OK, but I would love you guys to take a look at it. Is there anything you would alter? This is my first work with a CAD design.

I am wondering what you guys think about the height of the stone? Too low or just right? Being it is a RHR it does not need to sit flush with a band, and I am debating weather or not to keep it low for practical reasons or raise it up a tad.

Here are the CADs.

 

[chrono]

Perfection in every way. Do you feel it's too high? Is it even possible to be lowered?

 

[JewelFreak]

It's gorgeous! I wouldn't change a thing. If you raise it, there's more chance of knocking it on something, which, even with a spinel, I wouldn't want to do. Can't wait to see it when it's done!

--- Laurie

 

[LtlFirecracker]

I was thinking it was too low, but I think you opinions are helpful. I am going to keep it as is. I don't need a ring catching on things right now with twins on the way!

Thanks for you opinions.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Looks pretty wonderful to me. Come back with hand shot, please!

cheers--Sharon

 

[pinkjewel]

Looks beautiful!

 

[LD]

It's lovely but I would remove some of the diamonds from the bottom half of the shank. They won't be seen and may be damaged if they hit the underside of your finger (which I think the bottom 1 or 2 might). Certainly if the ring spins they will end up on the bottom of your finger. By removing them, it may reduce some of the cost as well

In terms of height it's difficult to judge from CADs but it doesn't look too low or high so I'd be tempted to keep it where it is.

 

[bluebirrrd]

I agree with "perfection!" Gorgeous design and I think the height is perfect. I'd probably go with LD's suggestion of removing a few side diamonds though.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Thanks!

Quick iPhone post. I already have changed it from a full band to a 3/4 band to make sure it is sizable.

They are asking if I want diamonds on the stuts only( the prongs below the halo) or the stuts and doughnut. Anyone have opinions on this? I am not sure what to do.

 

[chrono]

Not much difference either way but if you plan to add melees to the struts, it is advisable to also add melees to the doughnut to pull the design together. It would look odd to have it in one place but not the other. It is blingier to have it all around but I like to look at such things even though it is a touch blingy for me personally.

 

[tara3056]

Looks fantastic! I love the height, actually, and find lower-set rings to be more comfortable. I like the look of the struts and donut as pictured - with no diamonds - because I think the rest of it is blingy enough, but I agree that if you were going to add melee to either one, then definitely do both so that the design ties together.

 

[kathness]

Beautiful ring!!!!

 

[bluebirrrd]

I prefer the design without the extra bling, but that's just me!

 

[minousbijoux]

Looks fantastic! I love the height, actually, and find lower-set rings to be more comfortable. I like the look of the struts and donut as pictured - with no diamonds - because I think the rest of it is blingy enough, but I agree that if you were going to add melee to either one, then definitely do both so that the design ties together.

I agree - there is something so sleek about the clean metal that I vote no diamonds too.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Thanks for you opinions. I was thinking of going no diamonds too. I also do not like my jewelry too overdone.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

It is tasteful and elegant as it is--I am not sure more diamonds would add value.

cheers--Sharon

 

[pregcurious]

I like it the way it is. Classic.

 

[LD]

Interesting that people are saying if you have it on the struts then have it on the donut as well. I designed a ring and the diamonds were only on the struts, not the donut. It looks lovely BUT it's a complete waste of time because you very rarely see the undercarriage! Leave it as it is with just the metal!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I agree with LD. Your ring is going to be gorgeous!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

So the CAD is approved, I left the diamonds off the shank and doughnut. That was my initial gut feeling, but the original ring has the extra diamonds. I am glad you guys chimed in. I know sometimes I can go too simple on things, but it looks in this case simple is better.

 

[chrono]

LD,
I went the other way, having melees only on the donut but not the struts. It's my turn to disagree with you and this is incredibly rare. It's not a complete waste of time as I enjoy looking at the profile view, especially when typing on my keyboard. Perhaps because the struts are narrow and less obvious, but the donut on my ring is fairly noticeable (having a large stone helps, I suppose) every time my hand moves or tilts.

LtF,
I can't wait to see the ring completed!

 

[LD]

LD,
I went the other way, having melees only on the donut but not the struts. It's my turn to disagree with you and this is incredibly rare. It's not a complete waste of time as I enjoy looking at the profile view, especially when typing on my keyboard. Perhaps because the struts are narrow and less obvious, but the donut on my ring is fairly noticeable (having a large stone helps, I suppose) every time my hand moves or tilts.

LtF,
I can't wait to see the ring completed!

LOL Chrono! Actually for your ring I can understand how it works perfectly because it's a mahoosize gem! If you have a large stone and it's set quite high then yes, having the diamonds on the donut (or even the struts) works well. With a low-medium height ring and/or small-medium stone I think you lose sight of the undercarriage.

 

[Jereni]

LtF, lovely design on that ring! What a vivid color that stone looks to have, can't wait to see the finished piece!

 

[Laila619]

I think this ring will be gorgeous--can't wait to see the pics of it on your hand when it's done!

Hope you and those twins are doing well!

 

[minousbijoux]

When can we expect it to make its grand entrance?

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Sorry for the late post. I have been super busy. Finally had a few minutes this evening.

Here is the post

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/mahenge-spinel-in-its-new-halo-setting.190557/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/mahenge-spinel-in-its-new-halo-setting.190557/[/URL]

 

[minousbijoux]

Thank you so much for letting us know, as some of us rarely make it out of CS!