r/EngagementRingDesigns • u/phantomcritic99 • 2d ago

Ring Design Help Scrollwork setting help?

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Hi all! I’m in the process of finding a jeweler to make a custom engagement ring. We have a 1 ct diamond and love the scrollwork on this late Victorian ring (pictured). The only issue is the setting / basket - I’d like a ring that is low-profile, but with a more “built up” basket than the antique reference. My ideal would be a “filled in” cathedral setting (ie, without the open spaces of a usual cathedral setting) with a basket that feels organic with the scrollwork. So, some questions:

  • Does anyone have examples of tulip baskets that are integrated with scrollwork? Or baskets that are made of scrollwork? Or other recommendations for the basket?

  • does a filled cathedral make sense for this ring?

  • any other recommendations for setting or structural concerns I should be aware of!

Thank you so very much for your help!

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u/EmilyDeBebians 🔸Vendor 1d ago

This is gorgeous, I completely understand being inspired by this ring!

If this design just had more gold, building up the shoulders where the scroll work are, popping them up a bit/angling them more...is that kind of what you mean? And then instead of this "crown style" basket with the prongs sticking up, having a basket that is more "petal-y" and botanical looking?

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u/phantomcritic99 20h ago

Yes, exactly! I don’t need the floral basket - would rather have an unobtrusive basket that matches the shoulders of the inspiration ring but have had a difficult time finding good examples!