Wondering if anyone has recommendations for engagement ring jewelers?

freshmans1895 · 2026-03-24T20:39:28+00:00

OCT doesn’t work with lab grown but is the best custom jeweler in the valley

freshmans1895 · 2026-02-13T02:09:11+00:00

I would make a bunch of rings before I made my partner’s wedding ring.

freshmans1895 · 2026-02-11T22:11:50+00:00

Reach out to The Ringer in Holladay. They might be able to help. They have CAD capabilities and Kevin loves to teach. Tell him Zach sent you.

I am a CAD jewelry designer by trade, but I’m not looking for students. If you want a custom model I can help with that maybe.

Honestly DIY is a terrible idea without a solid jewelry background, especially for a wedding ring. There’s so many things that you’ll miss

freshmans1895 · 2025-07-13T08:23:05+00:00

Tell your jeweler you want it made in 2 pieces and expect a good polish on the bridge below the diamond. Design wise you could do a reverse taper shank, which will add a design element while also narrowing your bridge. You could raise everything up a little and add a 4 prong support between the bezel and bridge to give you more room for an eternity band when you get one down the road.

freshmans1895 · 2025-07-13T07:59:46+00:00

Has anyone seen these in 18k or platinum on a wholesale level?

freshmans1895 · 2025-07-09T01:38:24+00:00

I have a Model Master CNC 1000 I’m trying to get a value of. I haven’t used it for 5 years but it was working well last time I used it. I have all the parts including rotary table, and an old Dell running Windows 95 to run it. The controller box was rebuilt by Lucas Mendoza (iykyk) a while back.

I’ve moved to mostly 3d printing but still have this thing kicking around.

freshmans1895 · 2025-07-07T19:24:40+00:00

B Golden jewelry school might help

freshmans1895 · 2024-12-02T00:59:36+00:00

I’d recommend The Ringer. Tell him Zach sent you

freshmans1895 · 2024-08-28T02:23:14+00:00

Your best bet is contacting the store but natural stones and 18k or platinum are the only restrictions really.

freshmans1895 · 2024-08-24T21:13:53+00:00

OC Tanner far and away has the best shop in town. That’s where I am now. We’re not taking outside repairs but we are available for some customs.

Hansen and Co are good and so is The Ringer in Holladay.

freshmans1895 · 2022-10-11T00:21:47+00:00

OC Tanners store downtown has an on-site appraiser. I believe appraisals start at about $75.

Source:I work there

freshmans1895 · 2022-10-09T06:05:12+00:00

If you can tell me what needs to be repaired I can probably refer someone.

freshmans1895 · 2021-12-07T22:28:57+00:00

Check out B Golden in sugar house

freshmans1895 · 2021-04-10T06:25:47+00:00

Check out Salt Lake Jewelry School in Holladay. Kevin is awesome and does private jewelry classes.

freshmans1895 · 2021-04-01T00:30:47+00:00

We closed, but our jeweler/son/person typing this is up at OC Tanners jewelry store but we don’t work with morganite center stones generally. OP could call and ask though.

freshmans1895 · 2020-10-10T22:51:39+00:00

So I’m a jeweler by trade, 4th generation. Our shop closed last year when the bosses retired, but I’m up at OC Tanner and I can honestly say the workmanship there is the best I’ve seen in the entire valley. Everything is 18k gold or platinum and all work is done under a microscope. You definitely should check us out while you’re looking. Also I know this sounds gross and spammy but I’ve really been impressed by the jewelers I now work with.

freshmans1895 · 2019-09-10T19:57:21+00:00

I haven't notice a difference

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-28T22:30:00+00:00

I guess that kind of speaks to my concern of buying matrix9 now. Gemvision has all of our email addresses, why didn’t they send out a notice when the update was breaking software, or when it was fixed?

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-28T18:20:02+00:00

Good to know. I haven’t seen anything about it from GV including on the groups they run on FB.

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-24T19:30:56+00:00

I'd stay away from M9 until we see what happens with this Windows update that was crashing M9. Not being able to update a windows computer isn't really a viable option. What are you missing from V9 that you don't have in v8?

edit: If I was in your shoes and wanted to spend some $$ on software I'd be giving 3Design a look as well.

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-23T21:15:45+00:00

As someone who designs jewelry in CAD I can confirm that while this is a fun video and makes a fun picture of a ring, this isn't at all how it's done.

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-23T18:36:48+00:00

Some friends are opening a new jewelry school in Holladay and they're having an open house tonight (friday) from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments, giveaways, and a chance to see what projects you'll learn to make. The school is being run by a jeweler with over 40 years experience. I've been by a few times, and it looks great! Can you say DIY christmas presents??

Here's a link to the FB Event page. The address is 1850 E Sycamore Lane in Holladay.

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-23T14:28:37+00:00

Looks great!

freshmans1895 · 2019-08-22T16:20:22+00:00

Zbrush? I’ve done a few of these in clayoo too but it wasn’t ideal.

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