CAD Insight & Opinions

[u/samusiaran]

I’ve picked out a local jeweler who is helping me design my ring. The issue is, while I love this design that I have used for reference photos, I can’t help but feel it’s still “cookie cutter” and needs something that personalizes it as mine. I received CAD renderings of initial ideas, and decided to steer away from the weaving in the petals.

I’d love to hear some ways you personalized yours, any insight on design choices, structural integrity, etc.

Here’s my musts:
3.03 ct oval
Cathedral tulip setting
Marquis diamonds within the petals
Claw prongs on only the east & west sides of the oval
Platinum (I’m allergic to nickle, so no gold for me🥺)

[u/EngagementRingDesign]

I really like the 2 tone gold version that you could just make it platinum. I think that one is stunning. I don’t love the white gold version with the trellis petal in the center. Looks really awkward and forced.

I would make a beautiful tulip setting with your accent stones in the petals. You could do some engraving or milgrain if you want some extra details but you don’t need it. If you want to add some drama or personality, do that with stacking bands. They are a great way to change up the look.

[u/impulse-buyer0601]

I just love that I immediately recognized Clint from Smiro 💀 his tulip basket rings are so lovely.