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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.

Men’s Wedding Band With Flush Set Diamonds

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I recently had the opportunity to make a custom 14KT yellow gold men’s band with flush set diamonds.

The ring was made 6mm wide, with 9 flush set diamonds even spaced apart.

Side note: I’m giving away a pair of 14K rose gold earrings for Mother’s Day! Just subscribe here to enter! Giveaway ends May 5.

Each Stone Has Meaning

When I was collaborating with my client, they came up with the super sentimental idea of having one stone for each family member in their life!

I thought this was a super cool idea and contemplated on whether or not the stones should be all close together or spaced out.

Having them close together could have been a nice way to represent a “tight knit” family vibe.

In playing around with the design however, I really liked doing a design where stones were spaced out. It gives more meaning to each individual.

The Custom Design Process

A vast majority of the time that I do custom jewelry, I’m utilizing CAD software to give the client renderings of how a ring will look before it is cast in metal!

This gives the client the opportunity to see in high detail how their ring will look, and they can also request any changes they might want to make to the design.

Want to work with me on a project? Fill out the Custom Jewelry form!

Why Flush Set

Flush set stones are perfect for men’s bands that want to use diamonds, but also keep a masculine appearance.

Flush set stones are also excellent due to their low profile. That means they don’t have any prongs to scratch or snag on anything!

‘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!

Marquise Moissanite 3/4 Eternity Band

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At Modern Goldsmith, we craft 3/4 eternity bands of many colors, shapes, and sizes.

This lovely ring was made with marquise shaped moissanites that were set horizontally down the sides of the band.

Sustainability is a big emphasis at Modern Goldsmith, therefore the 18KT band was made using recycled gold.

The Advantage of 3/4 Eternity Bands

One of the greatest advantages of 3/4 eternity bands is that they have room at the bottom for the ring to be sized.

Full eternity rings cannot be sized!

Leaving a bit of metal at the bottom of the ring without stones, allows space for the ring to be sized larger or smaller in the future.

Moissanite Is Extra Brilliant

Moissanite is a lovely diamond alternative that is actually more brilliant than a diamond.

In addition, moissanite is also less expensive than mined diamonds, and are rated excellent for every day wear and tear.

To learn more moissanite, see our post, “The Benefits Of A Moissanite Engagement Ring”

Custom Made Eternity Rings

3/4 eternity bands can be custom made just to your liking!

While marquise shaped stones generally point up and down vertically, this ring features stones that flow down the sides horizontally.

Shared by one prong, the final result is an elegant and modern look.

To get a free quote, fill out the custom submission form!

A Little Spinning Is Okay!

Lastly, 3/4 eternity rings are excellent because even if the ring spins slightly, you will still be able to see mostly stones.

This is why 3/4 eternity rings have the advantage over 1/2 eternity. Many people who like this style do not want to see any gold without stones if the ring spins, or they are tired of centering their rings on their finger.

With a 3/4 eternity band style, you get the perfect compromise of a lot of stone coverage, and the ability to size the ring later if needs be.