Engagement rings are
one of my favorite
specialties.
I try to make rings with
diamonds that are
beautiful, comfortable
to wear, and that stand
up to daily wear over
the years.
Thus, you will notice
that all the diamonds
are set in full bezels
(the rim of metal that
surrounds the stone)
made of platinum, which
protects the stone from
chipping on the edge,
holds it safely, and
presents a smooth
contour which does not
catch on clothing. The
main body of the ring is
usually in 18k yellow
gold, although I also
use platinum and 18k
"white" gold.
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First, there
is the
"band"
style, in
which the
diamond is
set low on
the finger,
and the
width of the
ring is
determined
by the size
of the stone
itself...
generally
tapering
slightly to
the back of
the ring.
This type of
ring can be
worn next to
a wedding
band.
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Second,
there is the
"offset"
style, in
which the
diamond is
set low on
the finger,
but the ring
is
asymmetrical
when viewed
from
above...
it has a
flat side
which can
accommodate
the presence
of a wedding
band worn
next to it.
This style
allows for
the use of a
larger
diamond
while the
ring itself
can be
fairly
delicate.
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Third, there
is the
"platform"
style, in
which the
diamond (or
diamond with
accompanying
stones) is
set on a
"bridge"
above the
band, which
continues
underneath
the stone...
this setting
raises the
stones
slightly,
and has a
more open
look from
the side. At
the same
time, the
construction
allows for a
wedding band
to fit next
to the
diamond
ring.
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Most of the diamonds I
use are antique stones--
that is, diamonds which
were actually cut in the
late 19th or early 20th
century and are of "old
mine" or "European" cut.
These stones generally
have a more
"architectural" look;
that is, they have a
higher profile when seen
from the side... they
are not so flat as
modern cut diamonds.
They also usually have a
smaller table, or top
facet. I prefer the old
stones for many
reasons... they are more
individual in look,
often are somewhat less
expensive than modern
stones, and they are
genuine antiques.
Occasionally, if there
is wear on the stone, I
have it re-polished (but
not reshaped) so it
looks like new.
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1440
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k
yellow gold ring with
a rose cut diamond...
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1456
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k
white gold ring
with a European
cut diamond...
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1407
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k
white gold ring with
a European cut diamond...
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1452
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k white
gold ring with a European
cut diamond and side
diamond... |
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1426
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k yellow
gold ring with a cushion
cut diamond...
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1427
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k white
gold ring with a European
cut diamond...
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1441
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k white
gold ring with a cushion
cut diamond...
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1450
NEW
One-of-a-kind 18k yellow
gold ring with a cushion
cut diamond...
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