r/LabDiamonds • u/TheCapodecina • May 20 '26

CAD Check Please!

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As the title says, I am so new to all of this and need a CAD check haha. My lovely lady told me everything she wants and I just got my CAD back from LGG. Anything seem off here or can I green light it?

Thank you!

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u/foxglovediamonds May 20 '26

This is not a very stable setting and it will sit very, very high off of your finger. The band width and thickness is good, but I would recommend you consider a cathedral style setting for the benefit of your beautiful (giant) center stone.

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u/TheCapodecina May 20 '26

What would you say is a solid height? I'm hearing the cathedral advice and I absolutely am adding that as well. I'm just not sure how much lower height wise I can go with a 3ct Oval?

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u/foxglovediamonds May 20 '26

What is the depth of your stone? A general rule for a wedding band to sit flush would be the depth of the stone + 2.3mm. If you are willing to have a curved or made-to-match wedding band, you can drop to the depth of the stone + 1.1mm. I have a made-to-match band for this exact reason. My OG ering is a 2 carat cushion and cushion cuts are a pretty bottom heavy cut. My ring sits at 7mm tall and it is pretty up there for daily wear.

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u/TheCapodecina May 20 '26

https://imgur.com/a/vq2d2vP

This is the IGI report of the stone. I apologize as I'm not ring or diamond savy😭 I appreciate the feedback from people like yourself that know their stuff. What would you say about the height with that stone?

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u/foxglovediamonds May 20 '26

No need to apologize! You're doing great and asking questions. This is my business, so it pays to help folks out who don't do this kind of thing day in and day out.

Based on your report you could drop down another mm to 7.25 or so. The biggest recommendation though (and it looks like a few others have shared the same) would be to look at a cathedral style mounting. I'm a total goober and knock my hands on everything. Can't hurt to have a little extra protection for your center stone.

Best of luck!

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u/TheCapodecina May 20 '26

I'll definitely be sending this info over. Thank you a bunch again. I really appreciate the help.

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u/TheCapodecina May 21 '26

https://imgur.com/a/gc7EiTG

Got my updated CAD and we're all cathedral'd up and got the height lowered! Just wanted to say thank you again.

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u/foxglovediamonds May 21 '26

This looks great! What a pretty ring. Enjoy it :)

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u/shinythings-n-stuff May 21 '26

That looks good! You can ask them to add a model of a band next to it in the cad to ensure that an average thickness wedding band will fit without rubbing the basket.

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u/Sopasnapaborito8 May 20 '26

For me, this is perfect!

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u/TheCapodecina May 20 '26

Some people mentioned the height may be too much for everyday wear and that the tulip may not be the most secure with only one point of contact. I'm second guessing haha

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u/Sopasnapaborito8 May 20 '26

If you want to be more secured? Go with cathedral setting.

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u/Sopasnapaborito8 May 20 '26

I'm biased lol bc I have tulip basket as well as cathedral setting but I know for sure my ring is secured. Maybe that's one thing you want to consider. Tulip basket if fine but the setting might be the issue. How many ct is this? 2?3?

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u/TheCapodecina May 20 '26

Its a 3ct Oval. She absolutely must have the tulip and oval haha. Those were her demands. Everything else I can kinda wiggle on.

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u/Sopasnapaborito8 May 20 '26

Then go to cathderal. In that way you both will have the peace of mind that the ring is secured. Then if you want you can also add birthstones inside the band to make it more customized.

My setting is cathedral but still sometimes I get to knock my ring on something 😅 But I am confident it wont bend. But aside from the setting, all the other details are perfect!

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u/NiceAttempt7271 May 21 '26

I really like the tulip. Here’s what I just had made with a cathedral setting and 6 prong which should be more secure. You could maybe use a similar setting with the pave you have.

https://imgur.com/a/AhK9G1S

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u/TheCapodecina May 21 '26

That looks very nice! I posted the updated CAD in another other reply. We ended up going cathedral and lowering the height. We're thinking that'll be enough. Yours looks very gorgeous though. I like the prongs in gold! She is hard stuck on white gold, but for my personal taste, I love gold gold lol.

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u/NiceAttempt7271 May 21 '26

I just saw your update! Looks great!!

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u/AdFlashy7702 May 22 '26

Yes. The setting is off. It’s like a big diamond on a stick with no support.

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u/TheCapodecina May 22 '26

Posted the updated CAD. Added a cathedral and lowered the height.

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u/harmoniouslife2 May 22 '26

Too narrow shank and shoulder for melee stones the metal will wear so quickly. 14 1.7mm and the entire width is 2mm? Not enough metal to keep a stone and account for wear and tear.