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« on: October 08, 2009, 09:43:10 PM »
Hi everyone!
To custom make a ring, there are many styles that require us to "carve a wax" model.
We've done this more times than I could easily remember.
The wax model is then used to form a mold into which molten gold or platinum is poured, or injected.

The one is for a man- and this one is dramatic.

We are going for a Euro-Shank look- but we wanted something comfortable and unique.
The center diamond is an oval

Here's the wax as we first carved it.

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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 09:46:15 PM »
IN the photo above you can see wehre we "penciled" in the place the oval would go.

Here's the same wax, after an intensive hand carving session.
As you can see, the place where the oval will go is now ready.

It's also nice the way our guy was able to thin it out in all the right places.

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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2009, 07:03:35 AM »
Thanks for sharing this, David.  We don't see too many Euro Shanks here.  What metal will this be cast in?  What diamond is being set it in?  I hope we'll get to see the final ring too!

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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2009, 10:32:55 AM »
It's so cool to see the early stages of a project, D.  I still regret them not picking up the TV special with you.  Of course, since you don't blow anything up or get really filthy or live in the great outdoors, they must have considered that they'd lose all the kids and 90% of the guys in the market.  Shame, that!
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2009, 02:47:51 PM »
Quote from: Mikla on October 09, 2009, 07:03:35 AM
Thanks for sharing this, David.  We don't see too many Euro Shanks here.  What metal will this be cast in?  What diamond is being set it in?  I hope we'll get to see the final ring too!

Mikla

Bloo- we have a lot of blow ups  here ( remember, I'm married...heheh)

Mikla- the ring will be made in platinum, with a yellow gold bezel for the Fancy Yellow oval that will be in the center.
YES- we'll post photos for sure!
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2009, 04:36:18 PM »
I can relate, D, I CAN relate!  Grin

I've always wondered why it takes some guys so long to understand 'If Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy'. 

But then, I was the one who had to explain to my DH that 3 cute, well-dressed, young women together in Vegas are girls from Nebraska out for fun; but a single cute, well-dressed, young woman by herself in Vegas is a working girl.   snake
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2009, 03:38:46 PM »
Oooo love it!  Be sure to show the finish pics Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2009, 09:33:40 PM »
Progress report.
Here's the platinum piece after we'd worked it extensively...although it's still rather raw,

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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2009, 09:35:26 PM »
A sllight change of plans on the center diamond, now going to be a long tall sally Yellow Radiant....we roll with the punches, and adapt.....

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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2009, 09:45:19 PM »
Oh my!  bigclap  I wish I could get my DH to go in a similar route.  Tha tlong tall Sally is gorgeous in this E-W setting! tongue3 Heart
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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 10:19:22 PM »
I like the way the radiant looks in the ring.  Do you know what size the stone is, D?
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2009, 10:40:55 PM »
Yes Annie!

That's a 1.17ct Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless, is what that is!

Absolutely drop dead gorgeous stone too.
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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2009, 10:50:04 PM »
Quote from: Diamondsbylauren on November 02, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
Yes Annie!

That's a 1.17ct Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless, is what that is!

Absolutely drop dead gorgeous stone too.

Someone has good taste!  It's going to look great when it's finished.  Are they going to do a polished finish?
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2009, 05:51:21 AM »
I like the second choice of diamond.  The shape seems to "fit" better within the top part of the band.  Lovely stone too!
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2009, 09:04:25 AM »
Gorgeous!
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« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2009, 11:19:40 AM »

good morning all:

The ring is mine, and the stone is  beyond great.

I wanted a ring that would  both show off the stone, and the setting.

I have quite a DBL collection.

David has by far the best selection both in terms of quality and value.

David will post pics of the finished ring for all to see!

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« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2009, 04:31:31 PM »
Oh my! What a gorgeous diamond, that one is really special.

I love the setting so far too. Simple yet significant.

Rio, you have impeccable taste, I can't wait to see the finished piece- it's going to be absolutely stunning.

Thanks for letting us watch the process, it's been very interesting.

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« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2009, 01:58:12 PM »
I think you will be able to see the ring with the  stone  very soon.
Rio
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« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2009, 04:50:34 PM »
oh boy can't wait!  that diamond is to die for.
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« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2009, 04:38:39 PM »
Hi everyone:

I just spoke with David, and soon, very soon, you will see the finished project. 


Diamonds  are, and can be, a mans best friend.


Rio
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2009, 07:42:02 PM »
I can't wait to see the finished product!
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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2009, 08:30:58 PM »
 Grin waiting  Grin
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« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2009, 09:13:50 PM »
Such a tease!
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« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2009, 09:34:51 PM »
The ring , the ring,I am awaiting the yellow bling.

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« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2009, 11:19:54 AM »
Hi Guys,
The ring was finished late yesterday.
Please check back tomorrow for photos...
It's amazing........
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