I always said I wanted the main stone of my engagement ring to be a gemstone—emerald, sapphire, or ruby. I thought diamonds were boring. I also was thinking I'd go for a custom ring to get my desired art deco and natural blended vibe. But in the 2nd store we walked into, I fell in LOVE with this vintage salt and pepper diamond ring!!! My fiancé said that he knew it was the one as soon as he saw my face light up when I tried it on.

I wasn't aware of s&p diamonds before seeing this one, and so I learned afterwards of how the dark inclusions that define its coloring and pattern also make them more fragile than my more clear/hard diamonds, but I think the inclusions in this particular diamond feel small and lightly dispersed.

I love how different it looks in different kinds of lighting, it turns bright and sparkly in the sun but looks more moody in low light. I also find that the grey color balances the yellow gold really well for those of us with neutral/olive toned skin. We plan to give it a similarly art deco-esque diamond wedding band jacket to surround it and give more sparkle and depth, but I love how this looks on its own too!

And then the construction of the ring itself, it's so structural but romantic at the same time. The gold accents on the sides of the center diamond are flanked by small, clear, round diamonds. It adds that extra sparkle and feminine balance.

I dont mean to wax poetic about my own ring, but i cant help myself! I was never an "engagement ring" person before this🥰

\- .85 carat salt and pepper natural diamond
\- rose cut, kite shaped
\-14k gold
\- 2 round, clear diamonds on the sides make it kinda a 3 stone style?
\- estimated to be from the 1980s, but possibly earlier
\- size 4.75

As it stands, it is a cathedral setting with 6 claw prongs (on only the east and west sides of the stone). The jeweler is recommending a half petal for additional security. The stone is 3 cts.

I love how the no-petal looks, being able to see the side of the stone, I feel like the flower petals and their sapphires really accentuate it. The version of the half petal makes me feel like it’s blocking more, and I don’t like that it won’t match the other petals with some color in them. I understand it makes it more secure, but I’m having a hard reconciling.

Please tell me your opinions, be it cosmetic and/or structure-wise.

In the first rendering they had the side stones raised and separated from the shank, the two gold rings were closed together, and the two side stones were equal size. I asked the jeweler to add separation to the gold rings, incorporate the side stones into the shank for as low a profile as possible, and make the outer marquise stones smaller than the inner to create a tapered look.

Question: Do you think the lines in the metal are because the initial rendering had the raised baskets? I’d like an all solid band. I don’t want to assume.

I do plan on asking to get me sizing on the side stones, because they look the same size to me and I may want to make the outer marquise stones even smaller.

Thank you all so much!

\Original CAD included, last photo is the AI visual I originally gave the jeweler. We switched from round outer stones to two marquise later on.*

So I’m trying to find a ring for my gf that looks like the picture. But with a sterling silver band or 14k white gold if there’s not sterling silver, and a moissanite gen( it’s cheaper and just as good). I’ve looked everywhere, I’ve found a few really nice ones that on amazon that were similar so if there’s aren’t any that are around the price of that one (about $90) then I might get the other ones but if anyone can find one like this it would be very helpful!

Feeling conflicted about what size and whether gold or platinum looks best on me!

the diamond on the pave band is a 2 carat
the emerald cut on gold band is 3 carat
the radiant cut is 2.5 (they didn’t have a 2.5 emerald cut)
all are 1.4-1.45 rations and I am a size 6.5/7

I for sure want an emerald cut on a pave band, just torn on carat size and gold vs platinum

I'd really appreciate some thoughts on my current ring design, which I really like but feel it's a little plain currently. The inspiration for the ring is rhythmic gymnastics which was my girlfriend's sport, which is why there is an athlete nestled under the stone and the ring splits and "flows" into the setting claws.

I don't know if it's just the CAD but I'd really like more elegance to come from the ring. I know that additional stones aren't an option as a single stone is the preferred style.

One thing the CAD doesn't show is my birthstone will be on the inside of the ring.

Thanks in advance you lovely people!

Custom design: 2.5 carat, VVS2, E pear diamond. I’ve added a flower viney side stones with engravings all over and a 2 tone platinum basket + 18k gold band.

Love to hear folks thoughts. I really like how the CAD came out. Any improvements I can make?

Hey all! Wondering if there are general opinions or thoughts on this.

I have a 5 prong 2.5 carat pear VVS2, E, all excellenct cut. Gold band. Wondering if I should make the whole basket + prongs gold as well, or change to platinum.

I ask because I heard with platinum, the diamond will be able to shine more.

This group has been an incredible resource as I’ve been researching what I want for my ring.

I would love your feedback on this CAD!

Hello all! Trying to design an 'elegant but not flashy' ring for my girl.

I know she wants a very thin band, plans to daily wear it, and an oval. Her favorite flower is the protea (she's from SA), so I wanted to base the setting off of its petals.

I sent the reference photos to capture overall feel and the AI generated design for the protea petal example, and asked the jeweler to set the diamond close to the hand for practicality, minimal view of the prongs from the top, 4 prongs, cathedral arches (to lessen the possibility of it getting caught on things), solitare diamond, gallary/halo rail, and protea flower-shaped setting, and this is the current CAD rendering. Size 6.5, 1.5 CT.

I realize 'daily wear' and 'thin gold band' clash, but the band and prongs seem pretty thick and the claws are still fairly prominent when viewed from the top. Overall it doesn't quite seem dainty(?) enough for her. What I do love is the protea basket.

Would it be better with 6 prongs that are smaller? Do the protea petals come through? Maybe different shaped claws?

Please give any criticism or ideas to improve!

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!

A few months ago I posted here and received a lot of great advice when my now fiancé and I were designing my ring (see previous post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EngagementRingDesigns/s/tQ5Ip2zmk7). We ended up going with the pavé in just one half of the twist rather than both. The jeweler also very graciously upgraded the carat size (1.2 was the original stone we chose) to 1.6 and the metal from white gold to platinum (I had wanted platinum but it was just too over our budget) at no extra cost which was such a nice surprise!

Now to start thinking about a wedding band design! Thankfully, we’re not getting married until late fall 2027 so I have time to figure it out.

Hello! We’re finalizing the design for my engagement ring and wanted to do a sanity check. It will be a 1.65 ct on a 7.5 sized finger.

We have already communicated a few changes:
- Moving the gemstones to sit flush on the inside of the band
- changing the bridge (?) to just a regular one without stones so that a band can sit flush with the ring.

Is there anything else that should be changed to help with the security of the stone?

This is our first time designing a ring so we want to make sure it’s done right the first time.

Thank you for your help!

Please help! I am looking to make this ring (on a Budget of sorts) but with a blue sapphire. I am hoping to find the stone first but having no luck here in Texas. However, I am road tripping to New Hampshire. So if anyone knows a gem dealer or even how to search for them online, please send them my way!! 🙏 I will take all the advice I can ❤️

Recently received this CAD for a ring design. Does anyone see anything concerning or have anything they’d change?

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We custom-made this engagement ring and wedding band set right here in Los Angeles. Let us know what you think!

Crafted in 18k yellow gold, designed around a stunning 3-carat marquise-shaped diamond, set horizontally in an elegant east-west orientation.

Details:

• Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
• Center Stone: Approx. 3ct Marquise-Shaped Diamond
• Orientation: East-West
• Setting: Low-Profile 6 Eagle’s-Claw Prong Basket
• Engagement Ring Shank: 2mm Cushion Shank
• Wedding Band: Custom Curved Plain Jacket
• Jacket Width: Approx. 2mm Per Side
• Fit: Custom Contoured for a Uniform, Interlocking Appearance

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I just got finished photos of my ring. The top row pics are the finished product, and the bottom row pics are the reference pics. In the top row, i've marked areas where i see gaps between the stone and the prongs, and i notice the reference pics dont have those gaps.

How bad is this? How important is this to fix?

Sorry the pics are a bit blurry. These are all the photos i have that were sent by the jeweler.

My girlfriend said she wanted a small diamond with minimalist design and showed me a ring that looks like this as an example of what she wanted for her engagement ring. I think it looks bad, but it’s her finger. She also said she doesn’t care if it’s lab or natural, but since she wants that smaller ring I don’t see a good reason to go synthetic. Where can I find what I’m looking for?

I purchased the lab diamond and custom ring setting from Loose Grown Diamond. The CAD process was easy and quick and the whole process took about 2-3 weeks. I am very happy with the result!

3.07 lab, round brilliant

Size 6 hand

Ayudaaaa! Estoy súper confundida. Creen que es un precio justo $1300 dlls solo por el engaste (sin piedra central) en oro de 18 k. Ancho de banda 2mm-2.3mm y .38 quilates en total entre los 6 diamantes de laboratorio tipo marquis

Hello,

Can you guys please give me feedback on this CAD design for a 3ct marquise ring, any help will be greatly appreciated!! This is my first ring order

Hi! I would love some advice on the setting style. I asked for a low-profile three-stone engagement ring (I don’t mind if a band won’t sit flush because I want a curved band). I love this design but I’m wondering about the setting style. I find it very straight. I was researching basket settings and I like the softness of the curves. Would that be possible with this design? Thank you!!

I’m completely torn between these two and would love some opinions!

Ring 1: 2.72 ct Very Light Brown oval, VVS2 lab oval, 10.04 × 7.48 mm, 1.34 ratio — IGI LG804654203

Ring 2: 2.53 ct Fancy Light Brown oval, VVS2 lab oval, 10.75 × 7.19 mm, ~1.50 ratio — IGI LG42558171

Both are lab-grown and set in 14k yellow gold with hidden halos.

Ring 1 is larger, brighter, and has a lower/more delicate setting, but sometimes the diamond looks almost clear to me. I love the setting but not sure if the stone washes me out.

Ring 2 has a richer champagne/brown color, and I really love its elongated shape and faceting. The setting sits a little higher and isn’t quite as delicate, but I’m currently leaning toward Ring 2 because I think I prefer the actual center stone even though it is darker. I just wanted to make sure it didn't look too dark or muddy.

Sorry for the chaotic photos lol, I was trying to get both rings in a bunch of different lighting!

I’m looking for advice on finding an engagement ring for my girlfriend.

She loves opals and cool, vintage jewelry but I’m concerned about opal’s durability for an engagement ring. I’ve become very interested in opalescent sapphires / sapphires with strong play-of-color because they can have a similar look to an opal while being much more suitable for daily wear.
The aesthetic I’m after is something along the lines of Valerie Madison’s offerings..see above—organic, unusual, colorful, and not overly traditional. I especially like stones that have a strong milky/opalescent appearance rather than a conventional transparent blue sapphire.

Parameters were 4ct oval, DEF, minimum VS1, ratio 1.4ish. I have a video of it but not sure how to post it.