Engagement Rings

Floral Engagement Ring With Leaf Accents

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I recently shipped out this floral engagement ring with leaf accents.

The center stone features a 1.5 carat moissanite center stone, with colorless moissanite accent stones.

Leaf Accents

My favorite part of this design was the leaf accents on each side of the center stone.

Solid gold leaf accents were added to give a whole different dimension to the engagement ring.

Brilliant Moissanite

In my opinion, moissanite is by far the best diamond alternative available today.

Not only is moissanite super hard like a diamond (9.25 out of 10 on the hardness scale) it is also super brilliant!

To learn more, read our post about the benefits of moissanite engagement rings.

‘Invisible Gallery’ Engagement Ring With Matching Wedding Band

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Custom platinum wedding set. Invisible gallery engagement ring with custom wedding band to match.

This custom platinum wedding set features an invisible gallery on the engagement ring and a custom matching wedding band.

The 2 carat center stone is supported by a hidden rail underneath that reveals diamonds on the sides. The bands were made to be on the thinner side to achieve a beautiful modern look.

Custom Matching Wedding Band

This platinum wedding set was designed to be a cohesive look between the engagement ring and wedding band.

The wedding band sits up perfectly next to the engagement ring and runs underneath the rail of the center stone. This allows the set to be worn together without any visible gaps between the two rings.

For all custom wedding band inquires, fill out our customization form!

What is an ‘invisible gallery’?

A CAD rendering of what an invisible gallery engagement ring looks like.

The gallery of a ring is the section that is seen from the side, or looking through the ring. Many times this can be solid metal or some sort of decorative design.

In this case the ring was designed to have an “invisible gallery” or simply, no gallery at all.

This allows you to see the bottom quarter of the center stone, including the bottom point, or culet.

The rail that makes up the center stone setting was designed to have diamonds set down into the sides.

This is a really neat feature as these diamonds cannot be seen when looking down at the ring, however if you look at the ring from the sides, the shimmering diamonds reveal themselves.

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Pave bands—why you should always choose custom made

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I recently had the opportunity to create this beautiful 4 row pave band.

Pavè (pronounced pa-vey) rings are generally defined as rings with stones so close together that you can’t see much metal between them.

In this post I will lay out the benefits of pave rings and why choosing custom made is the best choice.

The Benefits of a Pave Band

Pave rings come with a number of benefits. Here are a few:

#1—Pave bands keep a low profile.

One of the greatest advantages of wearing a pave band is that the stones can be set virtually flush with the band itself. This makes it optimal for people looking for a ring that wont catch or scratch anything.

#2— No need for a center stone.

The diamonds in a pave band work together to create a lot of brilliance. It is also less expensive than buying a single large stone.

#3— Greater flexibility!

A pave band can be worn both as a wedding band (accompanied with an engagement ring) or it can be worn all by itself. It’s very nice to have the option to wear a pave band in lieu of an solitaire or halo style engagement ring.

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Why custom is best

#1—Less potential for stones falling out.

Pave rings generally have a lot of stones. In this particular ring there were over 60 diamonds—66 to be exact. Having more stones increases the risk of one of them potentially coming loose and falling out.

Some pave rings are made with setting beads that are so small you can barely see them! While this creates a very cool look, they are more prone to having issues in the future, unless they are done right.

Solution: Pave doesn’t always have to be micro, I made this custom pave ring have slightly more gold in the beads! The extra gold provides more coverage over the stones, meaning you’ll get a lot more life out of the ring before maintenance is needed.

note: regardless of your ring style, it is always good to get your ring inspected every 6 months to ensure everything is looking good! Prevention is always less expensive than repairs later!

Get the right finger size

CAD rendering of the 4 row pave band. The stones only go half way down the sides.

#2—Pave rings can be harder to size, thus making custom a better option.

Some pave rings are very hard to size due to the way they are designed. Often the stones can come far down the sides of the ring, making it difficult to size without many stones falling out.

Solution: Custom pave rings can be cast in the correct size! For example, instead of buying a size 7 pave ring and getting is sized down to a 5…you can get the ring custom made in a 5 to begin with. This way, the diamonds have a much better chance of staying tight in their settings. The end result is a ring that is more secure.

In addition, This custom pave band was designed to have the diamonds only go half way down the sides. This way the ring can easily be sized without interfering with the rows of diamonds!

note: It is always better to have a pave band custom made in the correct finger size. For all custom inquires, fill out our customization form!

Use Your Own Stone For A Ring

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When the time comes to purchase an engagement ring, many people will rely on their jeweler to supply the stone. Buying an already completed ring is generally the most common way an engagement ring is purchased.

In this post I will be covering a frequently asked question I receive:

“Is it possible to use my own stone for an engagement ring?“

The title of this page is spoiler—yes, it is possible to use your own stone for a ring. Whether it be an engagement ring or some other type of jewelry, you can always use what you already have.

THE LOOSE STONE

So what are the most common reasons people have their own diamonds or gemstones? Oftentimes these stones are inherited from family members. In addition, loose stones can also be purchased alone without a ring setting to to go with it.

“Can I take my stone to a jewelry store and pick out a setting for it?“

Depending on the stone you have, it may be possible to do this, however I have found that it is not always the best option. The reason being is because you are trying to fit your stone into a ring that has already been designed.

The best way to use your own stone for an engagement ring is to have the ring custom made! This way the ring will be perfectly designed to fit the size and aesthetic of your stone.

To get started, please fill out the customization form.

DESIGNING A RING WITH AN UNIQUELY SHAPED STONE

Finding a ring setting for an uniquely shaped stone is not only hard, it’s usually impossible! This is why having a custom ring made by a goldsmith is the way to go.

A goldsmith can measure the stone out with exactness and craft a ring to match those dimensions. In this case, CAD was used to build the bezel to fit the stone.

While the gray diamond doesn’t look exactly the same in renderings, the shape and stone dimensions are measured with exactness.

The ring was made with a custom bezel in order to incorporate the shield cut stone. In addition to the custom bezel, the ring shank is flat on the top. This compliments the sharp lines of the bezel.

Part of the allure of having an engagement ring custom made is that the same ring could literally not be found in any jewelry store!

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, it is not uncommon for people to inherit jewelry from relatives. By hiring a goldsmith, you can rest assured that you can use your existing stones to create something beautiful.

Alternating Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Set

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During the holiday season I completed an alternating diamond and sapphire wedding set. The rings were made in platinum and featured both lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown sapphires.

The really cool thing about this project was that we used the clients original half carat diamond for the center stone. As a goldsmith, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to redesign rings using existing materials.

As a result, clients can get something new that they love without completely sacrificing the essence of the original ring!

The Wedding Band

The wedding band features alternating diamonds and sapphires. The band was made with a twist design. Additionally, one side of the twist has the alternating stones and the other side is just the high polished platinum.

Platinum is an excellent choice for wedding rings because it holds up very well over time. It’s also perfect for those with sensitive skin as platinum is truly hypoallergenic.

The Engagement Ring

The engagement ring design was make with a 3 stone look for the center. The center stone is the original diamond from the client, and the lab-grown accent sapphires sit on each side.

Further down the sides of the ring we have the same twisting band with stones on one side. We decided against doing alternating diamonds and sapphires in this portion as to let the focus remain on the 3 stone center.

Custom Made Wedding Set

The great thing about custom jewelry is we are able to use any of your existing jewelry to create something new and beautiful. For example, if your original wedding set was made in yellow gold but you now want it in white gold, the set can be created again but this time in a different color!

In addition, if you wanted to redesign your wedding set but use the original materials, that is an option too! For all custom inquiries, just contact us!