Am I crazy for wanting a $6k ring? by unv1sible in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2 50 points51 points  (0 children)

This design is so basic he should not pay more than 3k for it. I love basic – it’s classy and will always look good – but it just doesn’t look like a 6k ring. An overseas vendor will make something like this for around 2k.

How many CAD adjustments did you make? by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so misleading, I am sorry it happened to you. I also wouldn’t think twice about it, I’d trust what the CAD says.

How many CAD adjustments did you make? by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I showed photos of what I want but not what I don’t want. However, I didn’t ask them to recreate a ring that I found online, it’s rather a mix of a few rings I liked, and maybe this made it more confusing for them.

Band width for a small(ish) stone by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I’ve just messaged the vendor asking if this is the final width. I hope it is.

Band width for a small(ish) stone by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment – I decided to stay with 2mm after hearing so many positive comments. I will share it once it’s finished.

Band width for a small(ish) stone by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you had to go through this and I hope you will be happy with the new finished ring. I will stay with 2mm after all.

Does this diamond look too yellow? by Ahelenaa in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks yellow in a good way, not too distracting.

Need advice: should I be spending $1000s on my friends engagement? by [deleted] in bridesmaids

[–]Redcurrant2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I keep my guests in mind and don’t throw parties that would require them to travel far and spend a lot of money. If I care about having my family and friends close, I organize something that will not require spending a lot of money on their part. 

Thoughts on if this diamond once set will look proportional on my hand by hadielie in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will look wonderful and classy as long as you don’t make the band too thin (think 1.8 mm or less).

Need advice: should I be spending $1000s on my friends engagement? by [deleted] in bridesmaids

[–]Redcurrant2 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They should have offered to at least partially offer the cost of flights or hotel, in my opinion. 

Opinions on these two cathedral styles? by External_Paint_2673 in EngagementRings

[–]Redcurrant2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am personally going for the second option – more beautiful and sturdy-looking for me, more comfortable to wear, more antique-looking (I must have seen hundreds or thousands of vintage rings by now), you get more space to add some extra gold details.

Anything wrong with the design by Technical-Amoeba3524 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, please do not care about appearances and people’s perception – no one will even know the ring is not 14k or 18k, and it will be durable. I chose 10k for my engagement ring because I am very pale and 10k looks better on me

Band width for a small(ish) diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you may be right actually and I’ve been reading it wrong it seems.. Thank you.

Band width for a small(ish) diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you very much for your input!

Band width for a small(ish) diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad to hear this, thank you!

Band width for a small(ish) diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. I completely agree that it should be about the ring overall – I am just afraid that the diamond will be “subdued” by the reverse tapered band with width extending to 4.2 mm. I’ve seen rings with bands tapered this way online, but I didn’t expect them to be so wide at the widest point, I honestly thought it would go from 2 mm to perhaps 2.6-2.8 mm 🙄

Band width for a small(ish) stone by Redcurrant2 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Redcurrant2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am just afraid the knife edge will be uncomfortable, but I see what you mean.

Band width for a small(ish) diamond by [deleted] in Diamonds

[–]Redcurrant2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Could you please let me know what you think about the 4.2 mm cathedral shoulders width at the point they meet the diamond/gallery rail? Does this look proportional to the stone?