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An example of proportions for
Jim
A 5.5 mm round CZ sits in for his .60 center, and these
triangle CZ side stone will measure approx. 3.5 mm in diamonds, and
weigh in the .12 ct. to .16 ct. range.
This look will do well in one of our trillion side stone
mountings
We're still on course for this Jim, so just let us
know when you're ready to go!
The finished ring for Bill, 2 tone and 3 oval
diamonds..
Another couple of shots with the wax modifications in
place
A couple
of more angles for Bill, with the diamonds this time, 3 ovals
across.... UPDATE WAX #2 Above is the newer links,
for the record. First Wax for Bill, 3 oval platinum crowns,
and a custom shank in 18kt gold
The wax gives us a chance
to get the design elements "just right" we started big, let us know
where to modify...
The finished rig for Julie, great part made a grrrreat
ring!!
Parts for Julie, platinum basket
crowns and some great gemstones.
More shots for Susan and his band is ready too,
a great set of platinum rings..
So Susan asks, "Can that bezel be made thinner,
and sort of disappear along side the diamond?
"Sure"... Why
not, for it's simple as this... When we carve a wax we carve it to
about 110% of what we want, knowing that "we can file it down, but can't
file it up"...
The finished ring for Susan, with her sketch, I
think we got this one for you!!!
A slight modification of the wax, now even better for
Susan..
Susan "D", that totally ideal cut 0.87 carat
"E-VVS1" will shine in this ring like a lighthouse!
Elegant
and trouble free is what this ring is all about, with the diamond set
into the double split bezel in platinum this will be a blaster fantastic
smooth and sleek ring, and note how the perfect "Flush" fit happens too
when you plan the rings from the start...What a joy working with "real
people" rather than the trade...
More creativity here in a week from you than goes thru the best stores
in a year. Imagine that, and that is the key :)
Alex wants to make sure that the home for their
princess cut is just right.
So here you are Alex. This
great platinum wedding set is a classic look for your center. This is a
very stylish set, and will be a beautiful addition to any gals hand, and
especially hers! It's ready for the center when you are!
3mm and 4mm comfort fit platinum solitaire
shanks in stock!
These are the parts before actual assembly
and final polish. When finished they will have the high polish only
platinum can get...
SETH!! Platinum Matched Set of Sculptural Band
Hand Rings beyond compare!
Both rings I finished today,
sort of as a Friday surprise... Like to think that someone out there is
gonna have a fun and excited weekend, like being 9 years old and looking
at the packages under the tree... Shot this myself, note the
band-aids... {Grin}... I get into my work :) Enjoy!!! ...soon one
side will have a very delicate "matte" finish, glass micro-beads impart
a matte surface, and the other side shiny... Stand by for amazing in
platinum!!!!!!
Seth, "drum roll please", check out the first
partially completed band ring!!!
Inner-locking hands in
platinum, and just look how even in this very initial stage that the
very sculptural and reflective qualities start to produce a very
lifelike result... Very natural, and we've just begun... The plan was
to "bead blast" one side with a matte finish, with the other hand,
around to a cross cut diagonal line... Half textured, half shiny and
bright... ...but I have tell ya, I love the way the light plays off the
hands, and I did a texture just where the hand would cast a shadow too,
look really close... JUst did the guys for now, talk to me Seth man,
give me a sign {Grin}...
Khris wanted a celtic ring with a Chatham
emerald.
He liked the ring we did for "Charlie", but wanted
an emerald. We talked, and he decided to go with a Chatham. Great
color, a fine looking emerald. He chose to put it into this bezel, and
we flatset these four .03 ct. diamonds to accent the whole package.
This is a great look for his ring!
Paul has a stunner headed his way!
This great 1.05 ct. D SI1 is sure to bring the sun glasses out! He
chose these 1/2 ct. total weight pearshapes to sit beside it, and had us
put them into this great 18 K yellow and platinum ring, and zowie! This
is sure to be a hit! Enjoy!
Steven asked for a few modifications, and here's
the result
Trillion tanzanites and marquise diamonds make up
this great ring. This one is ready to head your way, Steven
George finally has a wax AND some princess cut
side stones to go with his center.
The side princess cut,
weighing 0.33 ct total, are a great match to his 0.82 ct. round D VVS1
center. "George, Ray here with a note that is very important... When
we carve the wax we want to stay about 110% of the finished mass, since
filing and finishing will lighten this at each phase, I appreciate that
we want a light and delicate ring, but I don't want to make the wax a
100% and end up with 90% in metal"... Please know that at this stage
things are critical for strength, fine tuning is in the metal...
Well, george liked it, but it was still a little
too heavy for his tastes. So we had Tim do a little trimming on
the roundels and round up the prongs slightly, and here it is, ready to
become a platinum treasure. We're all set, George. Let us know!
Wally
has selected a sweet princess cut
For accents, he gone with
a pair of 5 millimeter trillions. Platinum is his metal of choice, and
will safeguard these fine diamonds We've also set them low for safety.
People ask if we do mountings for princess cuts and trillions? You bet!
Go
look!
Tara got
one for her, and one for him as well!
His is a 5 millimeter
pipe cut, with some very fine hand engraving inside. Look close! For
her's, she's selected a dynamite eternity ring, set with 24 diamonds at
a total weight of .96 ct. This is a great example of this classic
style!
The finished engraved platinum mounting for
Sean.
The bands did not come in today, we will have
everything ready to ship tomorrow...
Richard and Diane have a set of new celtic
rings on the way...
With a great pattern in 18kt yellow
gold, and platinum rails..
The finished band ring for Jennifer, platinum
and trillions, as well as a baguette diamond, with the trillions
inverted, it is a very unique design.
Jennifer "K", a delicate wax, form fitted, with trillions and a
baguette, soon to be engraved and cast in platinum, for a
delicate and outstanding look. We do it yer way, and when it comes to
custom and creativity we're setting the standards. Gallery work and
bridge work just like the original with the twin trillions, but now we
complete the set, and the circle, where real people get together with
craftsmen and great things happen... Example "A" submitted fer yer approval...
The finished masterpiece, a world class result
for sure
Pictures for John's Scrapbook, of
the parts we are using
We are working on a page that
explains the parts, and how to create your own ring from Parts.. On
track for a low-rider look of great stature, with high quality parts
it's easy to plan a first class result, and we have a great example
right here of this fact...
Watts Up??? Emeralds and diamonds and 18Kt
gold, "OH MY!!!"
Take a look at this magnificient ring that
I just engraved for you... Just another humble example of what we do
here, and how we can make dreams come true without leaving the family
net worth in the retail jewelry store show room... Delicate and with
6mm tip to tip ultra-fine trillions, framed in an elegant 18Kt gold hand
engraved body, this is a classic of good taste and judgement, for all
the world to see...
COOL PROJECT ALERT! General "Powell" has a
platinum engagement engraved wonder to behold!
Now these
rings take time, but just look at what the result is here, and know that
this ring is built to last a lifetime and more, a true family heirloom
of legendary stature. Customer supplied the magnificent center diamond,
and we did the rest, note the delicate engraving and the outstanding
results.
Carla :) We took these parts, assembled them carefully and viola..
Carla's ring!
For her 0.65 E SI1 center, she chosen as
accents a pair of nicely matched E-F, SI, 3 mm princess cuts, weighing
a total of .33 ct. Trim these out with 6 small diamonds at a total
weight of .29ct, and set this all in a custom built platinum ring, with
crowns for the princess cuts, channel set the small rounds, milgrain the
channel edges
Hey Carla! Here's a picture of some of the parts that will
make up your ring!
We'll add these crowns to our eternity
style ring in platinum, and you'll have a unique ring that will showcase
your 0.65 ct. E SI1 princess cut.
So, you like the
crowns, huh?....
what do you think of them in this mounting?
We'll do some modifications to the ring, like lowering the crowns
substantially, but this will give you an idea of what the center, two 3
mm princesses will look like next to the two channel set diamonds.
Pamela, the Celtic ring that tapers works really
well indeed, great design!
A very fast rendering in the
mag-plates, for a master this is a very good idea, and this will work
just great!!! Take a look at this for a starter...
I have the
H-209 in Platinum link, we can make this with a heavier s.5mm
shank without any problem at all, so I know that we can do this flavor
easily, Ready to rock and roll, and from ground zero this is just a two
week job max for our best efforts :)
O.K. Chuck, here's the pictures
I promised you! This shank measures 2.61 mm where it hits the
side crowns. If you think this is wide enough for you, let us know, and
we can work out the details on the diamonds.
Susan wants to find a new home for a princess
Here is a nice platinum and 18 K yellow ring, with a basket crown for
the stone. We can go a long way toward lowering this for you, so the
diamond won't be up too high.
Liz, set down calmly, take a deep breath and hit
this link now!!!
A ring for the ages is on it's say to you
right now, so you can begin chasing down all delivery vans of the blue
flavor tomorrow morning. trillion's flush set in the shank is perfect
for the person who wants trouble free wear in daily quantities. The
ultra-white oval diamond, "D-VVS" in flavor, just flashes it's 1.61
carat fire and brilliance, matched and flanked by trillions, A
Form-fitted wedding band tops the project like frosting on a fine cake.
WAX UPDATE, OVAL W/ TRILLIONS
Liz purchased this magnificent "D-VVS2" Oval ideal cut
center diamond, and now the trillions and the wax
The
powerful ring and the result just around the corner...Form fitted
wedding ring,we can match any custom ring with a band..
Chrissy is a nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof,
"and who wouldn't be?!?!?
Chrissy wanted a ring build just
the way that she wanted, we supplied the Here we have a magnificient
mounting that we built, with fabricated by hand, crisply and finished
with a elegant and subtile "glass micro-beadblast" finish, for a very
yummie matte surface. These diamonds combine in this ring to produce one
of the more elegant and exciting results. Oh yeah, wanna hear a darn
funny thing???? We got so very busy that while I gave Chrissy a package
deal based on "14KT white gold" I mistakenly built this ring in
Platinum... made by hand, fabricated the old fashion way for strength
and sleek beawuty. Also based on a standard comfort-fit as the base
too... Now, we made ya wait so long, and you were so nice, that we had
a meeting and decided to just ship the platinum ring (costs us about
three times as much as would have in gold) with our blessings... Only
here can you sign up for a elegant white gold ring, and end up with the
magic metal platinum {Grin}... We had re-bid this in gold to save
dollars, but we do sooo much platinum that... {Grin}... Enjoy :)
3.56 Carats of Blazing Massively Fine Diamond,
super nice cut and here's it with trillions!
These are
terrific 6mm trillions measured tip to tip, the total weight is on these
diamonds is 0.62 carats, and they are both bright and very nice....
Hey! What to put these in?
I know, let's put them in this!
We're planning to set this
fabulous trio into this classic trillion mounting. The center diamond
will sit a little higher than it does here, and the trillions will sit a
little further apart due to spreading the top apart to accept the crown
itself. This is sure to knock her socks off! But how are we going
to set the center?
Hey!,
how about we put it in a low basket style crown!
We'll have
the shop do some slight modifications to the crown and the ring so the
diamond won't interfere with low flying aircraft, but will sit in the
mounting nicely, and still show its' uniqueness and beauty. This will
be a stunner, and we can't wait to see it completed, can you?
Steve has a wax created from his own drawings to
see!
Start with a princess cut diamond, and a pair of
matched tsavorites of the same size, and you've got the basis for a
great looking gents ring. Steve came up with the drawings of this
himself, and has a few more design surprises for this before it's final
polished and sent out, so stay tuned!
Hello Bill, we have your emerald ring set, ready for
engraving
Soon to be an elaborately engraved heirloom, an
18kt yellow gold shank, a large emerald,and a set of 6mm diamond
trillions, all the best. Watch for the engraved pictures soon, we're
gonna change that crown out to yellow gold, and then we're all the way
home :) More on this later, and I'll be doing the engraving by the way
:) Ray
Celtic rings for Faran, made to order with
platinum rails..
Here they are Faran, ready to
ship...custom made celtic treasures for you! Framed with platinum rails
for a eternal classic, the celtic knott patterns are hard to beat for
unique and unusual rings. Rustic classics, in the spirit of the ancient
celts, using the lost wax casting technique...
White Celtic Swirl Design, I think perhaps the
most elegant of them all...
So here's a very crisp design of
the swirl flavor for yer consideration, note the very nice definition
and I think that you'll very much enjoy this ring... Built to wear and
enjoy, and a real pleasure to build fer ya :)
"Zeeee" what we have here, PearShapes and
Platinum and Pegtops, "Oh my!"
When you start with the
highest quality parts you take the first step in the process, regardless
if yer building bridges, rocket engines or rings, so here we take the
first step, with die-struck nice strong crowns, elegant crisp shank and
twin matched pears, of which Gary has two selections of very nice pears.
For the "Low-Rider look we love this ring, for any size diamond these
are a charmer...
Pamela Wagner, I re-drew this for
you so that we can do one of two things...
First we can do a
photo-etch job as a standard celtic plate, and that will be a band ring
with great detail and nice edges as you have shown, and the second way
is a very contoured and very special wax carving, where we can have more
dramatic height control. For example...Here's a
wax carving for reference, and here's the Finished
Platinum Ring!
Then there's the Celtic Photo-Etch Process! which
yields great results and detail too, but is more the flat band look. Here's the drawing that got us to that ring. Nice
to do custom, and this will be a great result...
The form fitted and matched wedding
band, with the lock shown...
This is the matching band for
the really amazing ring that we built for you earlier, but now here's
the wax that we cut so that they would fit airtight and all that...
When the rings are together they will be perfect, and after yer married
get these soldered together for the perfect never changing alignment and
yer all the way home... The best of the best, and for less...
New and improved, now the ring is Hand engraved in
Hebrew, with a ribbon connecting the letters!
Daryl, Christy Brinkley never looked as good
on the catwalk as yer new family heirloom!
What do I say
about this 18Kt and platinum ring? What to say? How about I start by
saying that channel set princesscuts are most amazingly fine in channels
when done right, they brick together like a wonderful mosaic of light
and fire. Raised in a shoulder, and flying up to meet the center
princesscut in the crown, for a most pleasing effect. V-caps for smart
and lovely, and a bold stepped down shank for effect, and man when you
think of finer custom, affordable custom, I hope you instantly think of
tradeshop.com from now on :) One more for the real people!!!! Rock
on!!! Man, this looks so fine and so crisp, wish my photos did this
justice... ...you will be amazed, guaranteed!
Sardi Celtic Design, re shot and retooled for
this length and width
One of my more popular designs, I have
re-drawn this design at ultra-high resolution (2540dpi) and am getting
ready to send out the new improved higher resolution art for this now,
it's very sharp in the definition and I think you will be delighted...
With a small sizing area for practical reasons, and the way the design
is made to tastefully continue the theme while allowing future sizing is
great. Headed for the casting after I get the plate back and mold the
new masters, so we're off to a great result, stand by for more...
Amy's Dream's come true, in rose gold and
princesscuts, wonderfully!
When these were set and build by
yours truly it was the intent to set a diamond each year, which is what
we're doing here today. Nice princesscuts burnished at a 45 degree is
great, adds interest and in rose gold these are very unique, which is
what I like :) Uber-comfort-tted and wearable, and now with twice the
fire and flash, but aren't great relationships sort of like that, better
each year??? Rock on, and enjoy :)
Mansfields Alert! The first choice pattern has
now been refined, in the requested widths,
Not an easy
pattern to get to come out in the 5mm size that was requested, the plate
that you saw was made for a 8mm width for stock, so it really took a bit
of work to totally redraw this in a heavier line weight to et the design
to fluff out well. I added a complete swirl to the gal's ring to reduce
the size area, which is always something that I strongly recommend by
the way. The area shown is wider than the original will be, I made the
sizes larger for molding.
Shots do a pretty good job of showing detail of the master plate, so
we're ready to set up a pair for you if you let me know... The antique
is just a fast oxidation for a fast vid-snap, but this gives you the
idea nicely what's going on here... 7mm gent's and 5mm ladies, and
ready to rock...
Jane Mansfield was sure a dish, but beside
these beautiful & cool celtic rings???
Celtic swirl
designs are my personal favorite and there is non that I like more than
these to... In a size ten and a suze 5 1/2 with a nicely scaled
ballence for the gents/ladies matched set, tastefully yours and made one
at a time by folks who care... Yeah, I might not spell all that well
but we have a message that is loud and very clear, with no mistake about
it... We are the place to call for personalized celtic designs, our art
or yours... Enjoy!!!
The Adams Family is gonna have a real treat, drawings are
here to be approved,
Really tired but
wanted to draw this with heavier line weights so you can have a nice
strong ring, the cut outs will be on the metal, and I'll let the inside
ramp down in to the cut so the ring will be stronger still... Nice
project!!!! This pierced celtic style is quite dramatic, and the only
real concern is the strength, but this is nicely bordered and will
inner-connect nicely so we're ready to do the plate today, and let ya
start to "see" this project... "Enjoy!!!"
Sean has a blank
mounting to look at.
How's this for a home for your center
diamond? This beautiful platinum ring will serve as a great showcase
for your .72 E VS-2 center. We'll have the diamond in the morning, and
can be ready to put this together once you tell us this is the perfect
one!
Wayne & Ann have a pair
of matching celtics ready to ship!
Another shining example
of someone combining and modifying some of our existing artwork to make
a celtic design that's uniquely their own. A great pair of celtic rings
in 18K yellow and white that they can treasure for a lifetime.
A flush set band ring for Trent, finished to perfection
Comfort fit band ring with 5 @ 0.05 ct each, burnished into the ring,
the safest way possible to set diamonds..
Tony Curtis, you got taste, you got style, and
now she's gonna shine like a star too!!!
This is gonna rock ya, Platinum, Princess and Plush, try
saying that three times fast...
Basket crown for the
princesscuts are a great way to protect the diamond for daily wear, and
to really let it "shine"... Sleek platinum gives both strength and
security, and a stable lifetime platiform for the diamond's
performance... Glad you got this fantastic diamond, with the ring it's
just gets better and better... ..enjoy :)
White cool metal and diamonds, a classic... Note that the lush
shank is nice and plump in thickness, and as I set this I shall
comfortfit the inside and really this ring will become one that she'll
enjoy "big time"... Princesscut is a great shape too, and do not worry,
I set the stone quite low in the crown for a nice low slung center...
Wanted you to see the start of something good, something "great"...
Enjoy!!!
Debbie Renolds or any hollywood starlet would swoon seeing this creative
and exciting job, this is a great example that the people of the world
have the great ideas, not the merchants, and here we process and take
the ideas and the dreams and make them come true in precious metal and
gems, eternal and classic.
David, we have a REAlly fine ring here, ready to rock with
millgrained edge, comfort-fitted and...
The bezel set
radiant cut is a super fine and super bright diamond, framed with
trillions of equally fine and bright stature, in platinum for a crisp
and a lovely look. Bold with comfor-fit inside and the edges trimmed
with millgrained edgem that really adds a tailored touch of class too...
A great ring in a his and hers, the millgrain line picks up the flavor
of the hand enraved trillion ring of hers (that I'm to tired to find
right now)... Enjoy the result, set by Ray today and really really a
great wear daily gent's ring here... "SMASHING!"
Barthel, you got some splainin' to dooo... ...and a wax to
approve right here.
Another stage of the super ring present
itself, and with this stage you can see the fine design and the shape of
the ring locked in the wax, and soon to be two tone and contrasting
metals. Pearshapes are nice and low in the shank, and in fact "in the
shank" for zero trouble and problems... Others charge way more, and
send you less, and spell better... ...here you work with craftsmen and
artisans, not clerks and ad directors... Sleek and sharp, this will be
a classic in my pages forever...
Ice "BERG" dead ahead, and man does this shine like the sun
in platinum, princesscuts away!
For the best of the best
the princesscut is a bright a and a lively cut, and this is set into a
fine platinum ring that really shows the diamond off wonderfully.
Really strong too, with the v-caps this is a wear daily ring that you
can really enjoy! The combination of platinum and a princess cut is a
very classy and classic look. This 1.03 F VVS2 makes for a beautiful
solitaire, and it's sure to be hit! All this, and a great price to
boot!
"Hand Ring Band Ring" for a unique and united
symbolic wedding bands, THIS WILL MAKE YA CRAZY!!!
Another Friday joy-gernade that I'm tossing into a livingroom, to create
a fpreview of the next world class project in the hopper... "Total
full metal jacketed pleasure, in the early stages. I don't know what
folks expect to see here, but if yer looking for a fast commercial
search engine with factory cranked out goods yer looking at the wrong
page. Here's a great example of the "Coolest of the Cool!"... One hand
will be beadblast finish with a delicate and matte finish, with the
other being bright and shiny... Blocked out in the wax for now, but you
can start to see the finished rings and results, which will be
breathtaking... His and hers, lovingly yers... What a grand idea this
client had, and for it not to be "dumbed down by sales-clerks"
makes it special...
CASH this check anywhere sailor... ...about
the coolest pendant with diamonds and rubies and more... With
an almost Arabian night's twist that seems like liquid smoke, the
veil-like convoluting pendant bail the pendant builds itself soft of
with good taste, the chvannelset row of baggettes, alternating fine
rubies and diamonds, makes this special of course, and no ancient Roman
head of state had such a tasteful fine pendant, the ancient coin makes
this ring with mystery and uniqness... Oh man, does it be any better,
at any price???
The special place made to hold "your friend"
is ready Set with rubies and diamonds, as well as being inlayed
with bloodstone, this project came out very well, made for a special
coin, we can guarantee you wont find another one like this! Kris has a unique coin that she wanted a custom 14kt
gold holder for
Soon to be set with diamond and Ruby
baguettes, and inlayed with a bloodstone.This will be one of the most
interesting peices we have made for sure!
Tom, this engraved platinum and
sapphire ring, set with this outstanding carat diamond is a new
"Standard" for excellence!
When I engrave these rings I
really take the time to make sure that they are well defined and
"smokin'"... The shank is a more sculptural engraving, deep and
dramatic, with the prongs and roundells a delicate design... Shiny
areas complement the engraving, shamelessly yours Tom, I engraved this
personally, really enjoy both the savings and this absolutely world
class ring here...
Did you note I was a finalist in the Mudbrick Award
for one of the most chaos and hard to use sites... ..if I weren't do
damn busy making ultra-fine jewelry I would try to evlove the design of
the pages, but if I have to choose Tom, I'd rather build this for you
and please a bunch of analy retentive web designers and "know
everything" dudes and duddettes... {Grin}... Here's one more for the
real people Tom, rock on!
Ladies First! For Christa, we've put together an eternity
ring.
Here is our second example of "If it's worth doing,
it's worth doing right". We had a stock ring we found out was of
inferior quality, so we pulled back and made one from scratch. We feel
the wait was worth it, and Christa will have a unique eternity ring with
30 flatset diamonds in the top and sides!
And now for
Steve's, we've come up with a magnesium blank from his
design.
He sent in an original idea for a celtic design, Ray
re-imaged it for making the plate, and now it's ready for the
molding and casting process! This is going to be a dynamite example of
a great design from start to finish. And when people compliment him on
his ring, he can say with pride that he's not only the happy owner, but
the designer as well!
A new wax for Her, thinner w/ stones tighter on
the top of the ring...
Steven "G" has an
amazing Tanzanite and Diamond Wedding Set...
His and her's
matching, for a truly unique and flavorful personal set of bands,
designed by the clients as we just merrily make dreams come true. Not
yer average diamond and fine jewelry store... You can watch this thread
below take shape, as a perfect example of what we are all about...
Translating yer ideas, and not dumbing them down with sales-clerks, no
clerks here... We're builders and designers, not standup pretty
faces... ...they spell better too, but I never said there wouldn't be a
dark side here :) Enjoy!!!
Hey Lloyd, Platinum engraved and an "E" color
center diamond too?!~?!?
Man, this is a special ring indeed,
with the delicate engraving that we are becoming known for, and the
tulip platinum rings are hard to beat for style. As you look at the
side views of the rings just remember that this is a cut above and a
very fine ring, engraved and personalized and for less!!!!
Pictures for Tom, of a 1.01 ct E-SI2 and a wax of our s200
ring
A great diamond and a classic mounting, what say you
Tom??? Ray here Tom, and just to note... I engrave these myself, and
the shank is deeply sculpturally engraved to last a lifetime, accented
by the delicate engraving on the roundells and the center pronmgs, for a
dramatic and very styling ring, built to last a lifetime and more. Tom,
this is a ring that she'll treasure forever...
Daniel "K", Ya gotta see this ring
engraved, split prongs, platinum and more!
Oops, I shot even more pictures of this one...(check out the
engraving!)
We first got this working with the new sapphire
nicely, then engraved as Ray took off on the ring in the flavor that he
enjoys doing, Each ring is slightly different, and all are really nice
and dramatically engraved to last a lifetime. Came down Sunday fer this
one, so never let it be said that I'm not willing to do what ever it
takes for my clients.
Another fine Kirch, a platinum ring with
bagguettes and a sapphire, in platinum
Yeah, perhaps others
would have just charged you an arm and a leg for a new crown and just
started over to rebuild this ring to take that sapphire, but if you take
the prongs and gently bend and form them "before the stone goes in" then
you can make this work just fine... Those local jewelers were right
Dan, "They can't do that job" but of course, shamelessly I can do
anything :) Rock on!!!! "only cost a finger and a toe my way
{Grin}..." I learned long ago that saving a person money, and getting
to a better job, were the two most valuable skills I refined to a keen
edge. As a repeat client I like to point out that "my job is to provide
the best, for less" and I take that quite seriously... Enjoy!!!
Doreen!!! The finished ring, now with
even more details in the engraving..
Doreen, that engraving is done now,
and yer gonna love this! Just wanted you to see this ring today, so that
you can see that even an existing ring can be engraved and new life
brought to something you love, and now undoubtably you will love it even
more, yes??? "Woof!!!"
Steven "B", great drawing, and I thought I'd
just polish it a bit and define it better. Can't draw them all
of course, but this is a great idea. The platinum ring is shown non
taper but we can do that in the wax if the weight is too extreme in
platinum, ready for a down and carving a wax. I'll want $250 to carve
the wax and pull the diamonds and side stones together... Once I can
weight the wax I can price the job... Call Bill with questions
please...
0.72 Ct "G-VS2" PrincessCut Drawing,
and reference FAX for review,
Now, here's sort of what I
see based on our talk, this sketch and what I hear. Three small diamonds
on each side, projected at about 0.03-0.04 carat each for the width to
be such the "fan" doesn't push out, projected about 0.18 Ct... Body
carved in wax single piece, fairly lighter, but with that nice 3mm
shank, shown non-taper. The diamond would be set, then the 18Kt rails
laid as a strip, for a very nice effect. The center crown is a series
of defined v-caps, with cut aways below, one could cut a gallery window
more like a basket crown too, but I show this solid for I'd like this
strong as possible. Blow-up in upper left shows how the v-caps look
close up :) ...does this rock or what?!?
Hee, Hee... "Friday Suprize!!"
Andrea, see yer new friend by hitting this link!!!
Tis always my practic and my sadistic pleasure to show someone anxiously
waiting the job that I just finished that Friday evening/afternoon... Andrea,
today is yer day and this weekend the thought of you scratching at yer monitor
trying to get at this platinum wonder-ring, engraved and framed with twin matched
trillions of some immense quality. Sorry about that "nail problem" Andrea, but
while only about a week to complete this will be fun fer a lifetime... In the
real world of platinum manufacturing you'd wait about four weeks or more for
anything similar at all... Not like fast food,
but rather preparing an elaborate feast and planning ahead... Tastey ring too
:) Millgrained edging and the v-style crown really lends its self to that millgrain
line to tie everying together... In a word "WOOF!!!" Have fun, enjoy the weekend
and let me know how he withdrawels go... {Grin}... One
more for the "real people!"...
Not a "Meager" offering, a very very narrow
celtic / floral style with millgrain
I was deaqd set
against this one, for I have found that you need to have a good distance
for the designs to really do their thing, but while this is but 3mm I
think that we're 90% home. Once molded so we can make an exact matching
pair for the wedding ring and engagement ring. The center area will be
inset with a row of diamonds with common prongs, and the other ring the
center crown will be installed in the center area, sectioned to frame
the center sooo sweetly... Do we rock or what?!?!? That millgrained
edging I'll cut by hand in the metal, but I think we have it, and I'm
ready to pow-wow... {Grin}...
UPDATE II - The Killer Result
Flame Design, now I approve!
Well Scott, your came very nicely, hers amy be to small for that
pattern.. Check out the pictures and get back to us... Terrific Improvement, Mucho better black
ballence for depth... Now I must say that this design is pushing
the envelope a whole bunch, I think that we're gonna have to hand recut
the lines in the ladies for it is very narrow. The gent's works OK for
the width is 7mm but taking the design down for a narrow ladies means a
trip to the engrave to chase the lines, but if you OK that then we can
begin. I just had to try again...
I made the line weight very much heavier, and now the ladies ring stands
a great chance of being more than faint lines for the engraver to
follow, now we're talking dropped lines and a very nice result, the
plate is being made, stand by fer more :)
Here is David's platinum ring Ray just
engraved!!
This is a very good example of how close you can
look at what we do here, delicate hand engraving and a very cool pattern
that is both classy and is durible as well... The diamond settles in
this v-style crown, with classic lines and millgrained edging she will
always appreciate this ring... Very sharp and very interesting, good
taste and great value, Imagine that!!!
Hot Thread
Alert!!!
Ward! Here's yer dream, as a vision
in the brain, with every potential in the world at hand...
Sweetly and lovingly drawn by, why the client of course, and here they
are the super stars, for we take their ideas and professionally render
them into precious metal and gems, but now let's take this thread a step
farther, shall we???
The master plates are made, the design is locked in all
it's wonderful potential, redrawn to get the best results, and a
sweet and interesting design resulted. Notice the hands in the back???
Solitare on the top??? What a delight to set you loose to imagine and
soar past where a retailer can breath air and survive, but that is where
the dreams are... So we'll go there a bit farther right now, shall
we???
Finished ring, Massively fine result! When it all
comes down, and the talking stops, then projects like this stand on
their own... What a joy to work with you on your dreams, what a
pleasure it is to see the best ideas come into the world, I feel like
I'm delivering family heirlooms sort of like a doctor... ...for not
always easy, the result warms the heart and makes the journey as sweet
as the destination and end result... Enjoy and smile, you have the
best!!!
UPDATE WAX FOR
DAVID!!!
Updated and spaced the trillions out a bit,
a nice "Non-football" look... David, here is the view
of your first wax and more of her ring..
Just give us a call
or e-mail to let us know it looks great! This is a great thread
here... David has a very beutiful ring...This
one was a pleasure to create, because it was a good idea and the
customers were so patient. This ring speaks for it self! Now, Ray here
with commentary... This is to be thought of at the "Low-Rider" look,
for I make extra efforts to get that center down very very low, and keep
the profile of the ring very low to the hand. This engagement ring is a
smoker, just a fine example of what a very nice ring should indeed be.
Those v-caps are very well defined and will keep the trillions tight and
right for a lifetime... Yes, it's that good...
3.50 Carats of radiating "D" magnificient ideal
cut diamond that we're sending today to absolutely stun their world,
for this is a diamond of the magnitude that is seldom seen in
the real world, I have to say that when impressive diamonds are measured
and assessed on their merits and their quality that this is in
outer-space for quality, and you will be thrilled beyond words... I
trust that when you open this box that you will let a ray of sun hit
that diamond and blow your world into small fragments of light and
color... Light engine, warp drive... "Woof" Platinum six prong like
frosting on the cake!!! "Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming!!!!"
Rock on!!!
The Energizer Bunny comes second to you in stored impressive energy, so
beat the drum, and get ready, yer eye blaster in in transit!!!
Thompson Machine Gun, reapeating elegant
engraving graces the platinum chank now!
Twin very fine
sapphires in platinum flank the elegant center in the four prong crown,
and the ornimental work on the prongs and the beadwork along the gallery
bridge work make this very special... Strong and smart, very affordable
and very cool, fire a burst of joy pellets at yer sweety, and engraved
by Ray is again the story here :) Shamelessly yours, Ray :)
Sandra Bullock, Marquise Lover's Gather around
the flickering light and get warm...
Take a super fine cuper
cut 1.21 carat Marquise and set in tastefully into the fine v-cap style
solitare that you see before you and you have a symbol that will equal
the challenge and the need. Sweet and graceful, the solitares are the
perfect home for a diamond, for they complement rather than distract
form the fantastic diamond. "Rock on!!!" Hollywood lights were never
so bright and dazzeling, enjoy!!!!
Mark, yer happy bucker will be "Full by a ton"
when you see this bagguette wonder ring!
Sheets of finely
matched bagguettes, flush and lush in the body of the shank, flowing and
growing up to the center diamond, which stands as a magnificient beacon
of light and good taste. Engraved delicately inside too, for the
personal touch, and a custom made to order job that rocks with the best
fancy smancy designer brand on planet. No self important "the name is
everything here" folks, one reason we run under the strange monicer
"Tradeshop.com" if because we are born of the shop, the process and the
building, not from the merchindizing and sales, halogen and stuffed
teddy bears from Hong Kong side. Perhaps you will find this side of the
street much more fun, "we do!"...
{Grin}...
Russ Riedmuller, here's the
trillion "Low-Rider" chassy as well as the reference ring
(H-201)
that you pointed at, and we can most certianly go forward based on this
on, loose the gallery spagetti and make the shank work just the same
way. Engraving is the last step, but the body of the ring is what we
need to lock in right now... Rock on Russ :) This a great ring, the bridge-work
lowrider and all that but if you really like the way that other
ring works we can meld what you like into the new ring of each of the
reference rings... The trillions are great, and I want to get on this
:)
Julie Andrews, yer gonna float away without the
umbrella when you see this art!
7 small diamonds will grace
the center of this celtic motiff ring, that breaks into a floral leaf
style design as it go to the back of the shank. At 3mm this is a
strecth, but the art looks great and I think that we should have the
plate tomorrow so we'll see the lay of the land then... I'm hand
building that diamond section but the only way I can get the celtic that
small is this priocess.
Steven, you won't have to stop by
McDonnalds, the price is right, but check out your design man!!!
Very much a first class design here, took me a pound of
time to redraw this over again, the FAX maching breaks things down to
200PI and these are much higher than that :) Steve's design is great,
the ballence of light to dark will assure good definition. Stand by
stave, fasten yer seatbelt, let me know that you like, and we're off
instantly!!!
Here's the art for the Celtic "Charlie" Swirl
Pattern Design!!!
The taste of the ancient art of the celts,
stirred gently thru a ring making process, and while I show many a fine
ring design, I also can make yours dome true as well. There are a few
nice people that I'm doing this design for in various flavors, so tand
by and "smile"...
Mr. Martinis, I'm positive you'll love the finished
ring!
This was engraved after it was assembled, I think it's
very beautiful, don't you??
Loren, yer gonna turn "Greene" when you see how
fine this came out...
This is a Bonanza for the diamond and
platinum lover, another hand engraved tradeshop offering, with diamonds
gracing the sides of the shanks, and the eleborate engraving, the closer
ya look the more you will love. There are many very expensive
brand-name manufacturers, who's product is markedup 300% but we look at
the ring, not the name, and build what our client's want. Sweetly
comfort-fitted too, with traditional beadwork and diamonds framed with
millgrained edge. See the double chevron at the end of the diamond
row??? "Woof!!"
Bill is getting an emerald and diamond ring
created
Here is a couple of pictures of the stone we are
going to use, top quality parts mean a top quality ring!! Now, just
know that we're gonna carve this wax as a single piece, and the diamonds
will go up and down the finger very tastefully. A very small finger
size, we're going to make a most elegant and tasteful ring with these
diamonds and this fine emerald, stand by for a blaster world class ring
wax mock up as soon as the stones are approved :)
Pete decided to upgrade this with a nicer center
diamond.
Duane found for him this great 1.33 ct. G VS2, and
we got these beautiful emerald cuts that weigh in at 0.69 ct. total, and
here you go. This is a classic look, and will knock here socks off!
It's on it's way to you Pete! I have this quest in life, to try and
offer the best for less, and I must say that this if a fine example, a
very fine platinum ring here and trimmed with the nicest and most lovely
matched emerald cuts that one can buy. Very low and very cool, this is
the way jewelry is suppose to look folks, not like that mall crap that
must be kick started with halogens and greased with free cups of
coffee... That was yesterday, tradeshop is today... {Modest, ain't
I?!?}... :)
Another picture of the magnesium plates, this time for Ken, a
great swirly pattern...
Ken took the time to pick the exact
pattern he wanted form the celtic pages..here they are ready to mold...
Ken, Ray here... I'm not happy with the design and I want you to call me
please, this is not as well defined as it should be and I'd like to
discuss a few alternatives with you... Please give me a call, for your
happiness is what I really want to make sure that I address...
Picture of a wax for Susan, showing a 1/2 bezel ring
Susan is adding corners to the bottom of the shank, and
having a matching band made also..watch for th emodified waxes soon....
A magnificient Celtic Cathedral, "Pierced"
nicely and detailed
A very nice ring and a very good idea
here, a way to both have the great celtic look in a more modern ring
than a straight band. A possible matching band for the
pierced celtic ring.
Sometimes simple is better, this ring
matches up nicely, sine the eng. ring has flat sides, the fit is
perfect.. Paul has been eagerly awaiting some of our first
"pierced Celtics"
A matching set of original designs unlike
any other rings!!! Very cool, and words can hardly describe them!!
Ann and Wayne have approved the art,
and now have a magnesium blank to see.
I shot a couple of
pictures of these and remembered, "Oh yeah! They're going to be
antiqued when done." So I antiqued them, and now Ann and Wayne can get
a better idea of what these will look like. Unless I hear from you
folks, we're sending them to the shop tomorrow, and they'll be on their
way to two-tone gold!
Randy wants to see how these two
will look together.
He and his gal are thinking about using
this great stock ring, and taking a blank pipe ring, adding a few
diamonds, make some modifications, and voila, a unique wedding set. The
fantastic detail work on the engagement ring, and the plans they have
for the wedding ring, will make this a distinct wedding set you won't
see in any mall!
The final ring of the set, a custom designed by
the client platinum ring for Andi
What a set of rings here,
with the engraving, more unique you wont find on any continent!
Here is A view of his ring nearly finished too, a more unique set you
will never find! Both designed by Andi, the look is bloody
fabulous!!
Andy, the race is run, we have a
world class result here, in platinum and diamond! A crisp form
fitted set and a floating diamond look that is both smart and safe, for
we always put a connecting floor beneath the diamonds so your beautiful
diamond does not "float away"... I think the term "Tension Set" was
coined by the first customer who lost their diamond, but things are more
planned here, and much less tense {Grin}... Andy, as always, a distinct
pleasure to make another dream come true!!!
Andy had a tiny wax modification, which is now
done...
A great set this will be, and you can see the
delicate engraving that Jerome has planned, yummie and sweet, this will
be a classic for sure, and one of the finer threads in my pages for all
times.
Carved floral shank and crown for Carter
This ring is made
for a larger center stone, and will also have engraving on the bottom
1/2 of the shank also.What say you Carter????
Paul wanted something a little heavier....
We
had Tim carve up this very sturdy wax. Now it's made of 14K gold,
has five of the original seven diamonds, and we hope it's going to be
more comfortable for you, Paul. It'll soon be on it's way to you!
Lou "B" that Platinum Custom Ring
is Done!!! Elegant with diamonds and millgrain
We sold Lou
this magnificient Radiant Cut diamond, and the
original stock mounting, but ya know, when I went to work on it
I noticied a bad crack in the diamond area, so I scrapped the stock ring
and built a custom ring for Lou, who has been my poster-child for
patients and good humor... I could have ordered another factory ring of
course, that is what I sold, but I wanted this diamond's home to be
amazingly first class, so I built this from scratch... 30 diamonds
grace the shank, and a traditional beadset high definition setting is
customary (Shameless dog that I am)... I showed the old ring's shanks
in some shots, the new one is way heavier, comfort-fitted and basically
"Bullet-Proof"... {Grin}... Yeah yeah yeah, I used larger diamonds in
the new one, but the scale is better with the larger diamond center, so
the ring went on steroids and is now a world class plush and buff
ring... Enjoy guys!!!!
Adam had already gotten an eng. ring, and
wanted matching bands Ray engraved all 3 of these rings, so they
match very well. Unique and stylish, and in platinum they will last for
many decades to come!!
Amgad has a beatiful new ring!! This was a custom piece made
from a picture, This one took a little longer than expected. Our wax
carver came through for us though..
Lydia has a pair of Celtics ready for the FedEx
folks!
A perfect example of a client combining some existing artwork with some of their own
to create a unique set of rings. Ray got the artwork nailed to a tee,
and now Lydia and her guy have a special pair of wedding rings. Enjoy!
Hey Bob! It's a platinum ring
now!
Ray has this on his bench, and will finish and set it,
and will be ready to come your way!
Mark wanted a square version of this baguette
ring
He liked an earlier version, but wanted crisp square
corners, we got it!!
Darryl is having a 2 tone ring being built
Set with 5 princess cut diamonds per side, and in 2 colors,
another "Dream ring" come true..
Jennifer has a mtching band made to fit her
eng. ring
In platinum, wtih engraving, this will be a very
neat wedding set!! Give us the GO! and we will cast it for you Jen..
I "Kemp" putting this off, but I finally I have
this just the way I wanted it to be...
This is a very
creative blend of two different designs, and two elements from one of
them. I worked the ends of everything so that they make great sense and
keep the repeating designing of the celtic knotts pure. but I simply
love this one and the space for sizing will be kept to a minimum, but
it's smart to have it there... "Trust me on that :)"
Mindy, the pearshape is
set, my fingers are sore, and we're shipping today!
A
really fun ring to do for you, this was a really excellent project that
I think many will find interesting, I think that you however will find
this "dancing on the ceiling" material. I have to go fix my fingers,
but I wanted you to see this, and it's in the FEDEx right now, so get
excited :)
Mindy, Engraved with a delicate pattern, more millgrain
and ready for the crown!
I carried the baggette area's shape down the sides, and bordered it
with a millgrained edge, that center area sort of whispered in my ear,
and I just followed the lines of the ring, and listened. Great thing
about that stylized leave pattern I use is that it is dramatic and deep,
so it wears like iron. Really fun working with this ring, which is why I
came to the web in the first place!!! To
have fun and to make a difference!
Mindy has waited for a double millgrain platinum
masterpiece, "Wait no more!"
Well, that's not quite true,
but I did get the diamonds all set and the double millgrain done, and
now there is but the center crown to install and letting Jerome have the
time to do the detailed engraved shank.
The shank is going to be engraved in the spirit of the Lisa Shea
design, and that is one that Jerome does that I can't. I do
the leafy style shanks and the line designs, but Jerome is the master of
the scrolls and hearts. Mindy, I think we should get this done without
the shank engraving, then engrave it when you have about a week or two
for Jerome to do his killer job, that party we don't want to miss :)
Here's the Big Picture, to see the millgrain and the fun
that we've started :) A great ring is soon to be finished
here, but here's where we are thus far :) Now to the crown install and
set the center, the other stages come after that :)
Yer not gonna need "De Martini's" to be
delerious once you see this!!
No strong drink needed, yer
gonna love this one. This project started when the client had an
unfortunate accident. They had a similar ring, with a chipped trillion,
so we matched the good one, built a very substantial mounting to replace
the old one, and re-set the slightly chipped trillion in a very nice
matching platinum pendant... Platinum, emerald cuts and trillions???
"Woof!"
One more week and this will soon be engraved in a similar style to a very fine
ring we made before for stunning effect. When you think
custom, and creativity you gotta think Tradeshop...
Steven "G", der Wax is done, hold on to yer hat
:)
Trillions and Marquise and rows of raised diamonds,
imagination here is not dumbed down by disinterested sales-clerks, like
in stores... We don't have any "sales-clerks" but rather folks who have
spent their lives building jewelry :) Refreshing ain't it, when the
products and your satisfaction come first, instead of trying to build
five more "friend in the diamond business" strip mall store in the
chain... {Grin}... Don't let the spelling fool ya, here's where
creativity and value went to hide... Enjoy!!!
The Shuler's have a ring ready to go...
A platinum and diamond beauty, with a 2 ct. center and 6mm
trillions, there is alot of sparkle here!!!
Using their Ruby, we set this ring for the
Mahoney's with 5mm diamonds trillions
Must be platinum and
trillion day, this Ruby makes the center peice of a classic mounting..
Wax model of a possible ring elwahab, 3 round
diamonds across...
Soon to be a finaished, ring, this one
is a rush, so call now to approve...
Marty now has a wedding band that form fits the
engagement ring!!
The wedding band was carved to fit the
engagement ring perfectly by our master wax carver... He can also do
animals, faces, and just about anything that you can take a picture of!!
"Liz" Taylor is considering a most yummie Oval Diamond, so
we have two to take a look at today,
The first diamond on
the program is a sweet. "D-VVS2" 1.61 carat fireball Oval,
GIA graded and how perfection is measured, and next on the program, for
the breathtaking over the two carat look we have a prime time.
"F-VS2" 2.02 Carat Uber-Oval w/ 63.7% depth, 53% table and perfect shape
for the top of the tip of the point of perfection. Legandary
diamonds, for a Blue Ribbon result.
Chris sent in his tsavorites to be
set in our platinum ring
The result is spectacular! Theses
green garnets from africa are a very nice green!, engraved ring for her
coming soon...
Mike really wanted a big stone, but with a "D" color this one is big and
beautiful!!! The perfect ring!!!
Captain Howdy, yer gonna love this magic show :).
Captain
Howdy's wax isn't wax anymore! We got this back from the shop
today, and knew he and his gal would need to see it, even though we
haven't had a chance to set the diamonds. Ray is excited to get started
on this, so it's out from under the camera, and on to his bench! Whoa
Captain! Don't blink. When Ray set's his mind on setting a nice ring
up, he doesn't fool around. I was still typing the text above, and he
handed the engagemanet ring off to Gary to shoot these newest
finished pictures, a classic family heirllom project here! .
This is a nicely done set, and someday, we'll share with the world the
way they went from the drawing board to her finger. We hope you enjoy!
Kecia has a super cool platinum and princess
cut diamond ring ready
The graduated sizes of the diamonds
taper nicely towards the ends.. This gives the look of one large diamond
across the finger, what say you Kecia?
Lydia has some magnesium blanks of her designs to look
at.
Ray took her designs, scanned them and
cleaned them up, made a plate out of them, and here they are as
magnesium rings. We'll rubber mold these to get waxes, and they're off
to the shop to become gold treasures for you both.
Bob wants a ring that's just a cut above an
'off-the-shelf' ring
We had Randy carve this wax for
us, and set Bob's 1.00 ct of diamonds into it, and it's ready to be
cast. Give us your approval Bob, and we're on our way with this one for
you.
Kathryn has a neat princess cut ring, with pearshape
accents burnished in the band.
A great way to set the accent
diamonds, and a great diamond in the center! made to order, another
dream come true...
Andrea
wanted to see this awesome princess cut Emerald
This is a
1.35 ct. lab created emerald. Same lovely look as the finest of genuine
emeralds, simply grown in a lab instead of in the ground..... Using the
finest of Platinum Shanks (heavier version) and wonderfully
matched Trillion 5mm Diamonds we're
destine for a killer ring, and under $2K for it in platinum, finished
and done :) "Cool huh?!?" See folks, it's not fine quality that is
expensive, it was those retail markups... We're here to take a bit out
of that stuff, and simply offer more for less :)
Robin had a matching band made to enhance the engagement
ring she already has....
Jerome has done an incredible job
of engraving again! Tell us you love it Robin, and you can have the ring
tomorrow...
Royce has a set of celtic rings ready to go!
With one of our most elaborate patterns, these turned out very
nicely. It is tough to catch the details of a snowflake in a ring, these
come pretty close...
Nicholas, I hope you can see the engraving, and
the ring is done :)
The ring is a sweet platinum mounting
that is set with peridots in the shank, so that there are no prongs,
snags and problems are solved before the client slips this ring on their
finger, which is the way it should be... Engraving ready, ring ready,
and the center crown is a bit narrower because it is not yet opened up
to set the center diamond, which will be done on that end, so I push the
prongs together so that I can set the side stones perfectly... When you
want cool, hit this page!!!
Nicholas, with twin matched peridots, and a
tulip crown, a sweet ring will result
Built so that the
peridots blend into the shank, and so that the tulip crown sets down low
and safe inside the slot that we have blocked out for just that reason.
This will be sleek and smart, a smooth and trouble free ring that she
will really enjoy wearing... Pleasure showing you the wax, it's the
first step on the way to that world class ring you see, the hint of
which is before you. Call Gary and this is moving to the next step...
Enjoy!!
Cheryl Johnson, that Pave ring we
had planned fer you??? "IT's Magnificent!, THIS WILL MAKE YOU
"CRAZY!!!"
As a thirty year diamond setter, master jeweler
and shop owner I must say that setting pave' jobs is one thing that
separates the "men from the boys" in diamond setting, and while talk is
cheap results speak for themselves... Shameless dog I am, for I know
that there is a strip mall jeweler looking' at Cheryl's brand new ring
that I just set today, and thinking "How the hell do I compete with
that?!?" The answer is clearly, "You don't..." It's always my
distinct pleasure to shatter some customer's mental state, by showing
them their family heirloom on "Friday" and they can't have it yet...
{Grin}... Stinker, ain't I?!? {Grin}...
Welcome to Tradeshop, and a flagship job that I shall always field as an
example of both Cheryl's great taste and imagineation as well as
technical skill... All you store dudes who can remember saying to a
worthy tradesman "But those guys will do it for a quarter cheaper" be
careful, you might just create your worst nightmare!!! Where the
builders and doers get together with the owners and folks who want
wonderful things made, then what ever shall you do?!?!? {Grin}...
Loads of time polishing jewelry cases and waiting for the next
"filter-feeder" jewelry buyer who you and grab their plastic :) This has 156 full cut top quality diamonds pave' set into
the white top, which I shot from the inside so you can see it's
not a strip mall plated top that will wear out once yer check clears...
"HERE'S ONE FOR THE REAL PEOPLE!!"
Cheryl Johnson, another repeat offender, with a smashing wax
made to hold her Gem...
Garnet's come in many colors, and
Cheryl has a real gem here, and a ring that is worth of hold this.
Strong and sound, and holding the stone gracefully inside without having
the large stone make it seem absurd and clunky... When I 'pave this
with diamond you will be amazed at how it turns this into a christmas
tree of firey display and constant enjoyment... I
love pave too!!!, and I'm damn good at it too :)
"Rock On!!!"
That ring
we built earlier was a sweet treasure
Oh my, but we do love custom!!!!
Never leave any stone unturned!
Dyann wanted a replacement for a lost earring, and the first pair we
sent weren't close enough. So she let us have the leeway to search high
and low, and our part supplier came up with the perfect match. As for
the diamond, we raised our sights a little, and came up with this G
color, VS 1 to match your original, and here we have it. Your earring
is part of a pair, again!
Meagan, you have a new Celtic Cathedral in yer
immediate future :)
This is a great ring, the "Greek Key"
design and a very nice 4mm non-tapered version we have here indeed. Get
that finger warmed up there Megan, this will be coming at you very soon,
I think this is in the final quality control phase and that means that
the wait of over, so relax... {Grin}... With that wedding coming up
soon the ring is the last thing to worry about, that's in the bag :)
Enjoy!!!
Mindy, you have waited long enough
:) Meet yer new best friend :)
Rock and roll, here we have a prime example of what really
cool is all about, in sapphires and diamonds that Mindy already had :)
Platinum bold, note the nicely comfort-fitted inside, if you want a
sharp edge you have to "rent one"... {Grin}... Strong too, this is
solid platinum and is a substantial ring that will forever be trouble
free, I hate that mall crud that is designed to last as long as an out
of state check takes to clear... Now you have alternatives and choices,
and options that span the length and width of your imaginations, in this
page you see dreamers for sure... ...but perhaps Mindy shows that
"Dreams can come true" better than most... Here's to you gal!!!
Mindy will shout when she sees this new wax, and
plant ten thousand more flowers in the yard :)
What we have
here is the new wax, with wider more lush channels that can be split and
millgrained... "Woof!"
AAAaahhh Mindy, here's the first step in a massively
stunning ring, amazingly sweet!
Here's where the rubber meets the road, the princesscut sapphires are a
vivid and very fine and sparkely "Princesscut" and when this makes the
transition inot the round diamonds it's clean, fluid and elegant, did
you expect less?!? {Grin}... yer my poster child fer a nice person to
work with, and we'll make this soooo special that you will shower us
with godivia willingly... {Grin}... ...man I can be shameless, but we
do good work, not great work, no fantastic work, and for you it shall
always be so :)
The look of the Lisa Shea style double row millgrain, and another
legendary project to make retail jeweler's knees start knocking'... Oh,
they come here too, you bet yer bottom dollar they do, because we
represent a new way
of doing business, and one that does not demand 300% retail
markups which is the norm... {Grin}... Rockin' yer world :)
Mindy!!! Earrings too?!? We gotta get you into a twelve
step program or something!
{Grin}... Sweet squared up
square cut sapphires in platinum, sweetly held (smartly too) in V-caps,
so they will be strong, safe and trouble free. Set don't just "squirt
things out" here :) We take the time, and use high quality techniques
and parts... Note the double threaded platinum screw backs???
"Woof"...
Mindy deserves seeing the steps, so here's the raw
casting as I move forward to nirvana
Photographed before I
started the finishing process, raw and ready to rock... I hope that you
forgive me a bit, I was sicker than a dog for about two weeks, and now
that both eyes are focusing in the same place again we begin a
challenging and most excellent project, "for real!!!" Note that the
ring will be bold, exciting and very unique indeed, with the six rows of
channel set stones, alternating rows of diamonds and sapphires, with
baguettes that are banked up the center area, where the crown goes... a
world class ring here, so no more rolling around in the dirt... (inside
joke there :)
Here we go Mindy!!!!, the first of
Several platinum diamond and sapphire treasures!
Soon to be a
6 channel, 4 baguette, I pearshape Unique ring...Of and a Alternating round
diamond and square sapphire ring, and some matching earrings..
More to come for Mindy!!!
Rows of diamonds are very cool! This is not to
be engraved but I wanted to show you this, just so you can appreciate
what we do here :) ...call me a ham, it's OK... ..."really"...
Susanna, here's you beautiful ring with out the center
stone...
This platinum ring is perfect for the type of
person who wants their diamond to jump out and do all the explaining.
With the match baguettes, where can you go wrong?? Simple but elegant!!
Corun, take a look at the masters
and see if this is the perfect rings fer you guys!
When it
comes time to move I know how to do just that, and I also wanted to say
that while this design is great for gold I think platinum would have
been less than excellent anyway, so gold is fer the best by far!!!
Check out the new plates, and call me instantly... Wider rails, so that
should do it nicely, yes?!?
If the rings are perfect we're on trace and on time in gold, if not...
well, that is a different story...
Corun, worry not about this celtic ring job, the
plate should be here today 3-19
I took yer art and placed a
nice border on the edge, for a dead straight edge, and while I really
also liked the without rails drawing too I like
the bordered version more. A great balance between black and white
assures a good dramatic effect and resolution, Imaged at 1200dpi too, so
we'll have a silky neat design.. Close, but on track :)
"Rock on!!!"
Paul wants something a little heftier than an
"off the shelf" mounting.
So, we've carved him a wax, and are
awaiting his approval to continue this ring on it's way to his finger.
A very nicely weighted gents ring with 5 X 3.0 millimeter diamonds that
will accent her wedding set beautifully. This will be a great ring for
him, as these pictures show. Finely photographed against our
favorite background. Give anybody any ideas????
Christina, here's with out the antique, those
celtic beauties
White gold beauties to be sure, and we like
to leave an area for sizing, so that as our lives change and size that
you can easily service these rings, with out having to have the pattern
cut... On the ladies ring there is fully well 75% pattern, which ends
very tastefully too I might ass in yer drawing... The gent's has an
area that would be at least 2/3rds of the circle patterned, with where
the "business working hands" will bang the lower 1/3rd fairly
significantly I'd say... I can lengthen the design if you wish, I'd
make a new plate for that, but I think you'd agree that where it counts
these rings are full, well defined and an elegant expression of the
intertwined celtic knotts, and the meaning of the unbroken symmetry...
Neat rings!!!
Slow hand Luke, Just a classic Emerald cut and
Baguette Platinum Treasure here!
Imagine, a magnificient
1.57 carat Emerald cut that is "E-VS1" on a prime GIA certificate, and
more than that, just look at the magnificent shape of this diamond, this
is what emerald cuts are all about folks! More fun than an "eattin'
Hard Boiled Eggs Contest", with tapered baguettes set in platinum for
that elegant and classic look. Nice here, timeless elegance... Yer
gonna be a hero very soon, we shipped today!!!!!!
Captain Howdy is having the most amazing wedding set built,
princesscuts for accents!
Delicately substantial, and a
treat to behold, the set will be form fitted and very elegant indeed,
with prime princesscuts accenting the center diamond, this is a ring
that we really love here, strong and ornate, a lasting treasure that
will delight. Dad's watching, so I want to make sure that since he was
responsible for the Y2K problem in large measure that we please him
greatly too :) Here's one fer the real people, and when this is done
look for finished shots to delight, and please :) Rock on!!!!!!! Soon
in metal and going great!!!
ATTENTION PEOPLE OF THE SOUTHEAST!
Protect your ears!! Margaret is seeing her ring for the first
time!
Well Margaret, may we formally introduce you to "The Wall". I
hope you like it as well as we do. This dazzling 2.17 ct. F SI-1
radiant cut center has found a home next to almost a carat of E-F color
princess cuts, and over a half carat of E-F color rounds, all channel
set in this one of a kind two-tone 14 K ring. This is sure to turn
heads wherever you take it. Plan on having this on your finger
tomorrow!
"Hey Adam!!! Eve is just gonna go nutz when she
sees this ring!!!
Comparing apples to apples, even in the
garden of eden yer not likely to ever see a wonder like this, a new wax
wedding ring, form fitted and soon to be in that lush white metal, hand
engraved with delicate matching design, and a winner ring, not just a
great ring, but an uber-ring yer not ever gonna find in the finest of
strip malls stores... There you can find the mundane, here you can
not... ...shameless dog-man I am, but it's
true!!!
Brian G is a wizard no doubt, and he's the
wizards new wax
Just what the doctor ordered, and sweetly
symmetrical indeed. This will make ya happier and fill ya with joy,
let's get this bad boy done fer you, then we can build the gal's ring to
fit and match :)
Andi
helped design this unique set himself!!!
From across the
world, Andy sent us his ideas, and we made them in wax.. This first
platinum ring was a show stopper, now it is a complete designer set!
Christina, celtic is the game, and elegant is
the name
When you think of custom celtics think of
Tradeshop, not off the shelf factory debris here folks, but rather just
built one at a time, with some large measure of taste and judgement...
Rocking rings here, love the look!!!
Steamboat Willie, is Minnie gonna be delighted
entirely!!!
There are two stands here, sort of an "A" and an "AA" quality, but there
are no second places here, just pearls to please for a lifetime and more
:)
The first stand #8098, this strand is gorgeous, 16 inches unknotted, and
these are a nice pinkish white lush color, dreamy pearls here ... 7-7
1/2 mm too, so big and beautiful we have in spades...
The second on the menu is the lovely Stock #8154 and this is a beauty
too, and a more lusterous and thicker nacher, the lack of blemishes and
blemishes make both great, this set is just a tad cleaner and a bit more
lustrous, and a white pinkish lush tones and color await the lucky
owner... Not like those mall "GolfBalls with Holes" that you
find everywhere else, but bought loose as an unknotted strand, and
strung to the wears choices of clasps... Call Duane fer more, and to you
jewelry junkies out there "We do Pearls!!!!"...
Keith Richards!!! A Rock Star you shall be!!!
1.26 Carats of legandary stature!
You talking this ring???
This is
the platinum ring that I really like fer trillions, the heavier
ring is a joy for those v-caps are perfect trouble free solutions...
Twin 5mm tip to tip diamonds in the VS-F-G range is not a problem, and I
think the weight on those would place them at 0.50-0.60 total weight...
For the lighter version where you hit about 30 points total is 4mm but
this ring needs more...
Here's a
sample I just made,gotta love this ring, and about $1500 turns
the ring, with 5mm trillions too!!! Platinum and "VS" trillions of the
"F-G" flavor??? ""Woof"... {Grin}...
Radiant Cuts do not generally have
perfect ratios, this one does...
Beam me up Scotty, says "Captain Kirk", and this is surely a destination
that is the best of all worlds. We see loads of stubby Radiant cuts,
you know, the 1.1-1.2:1 doggys, well feast yer eyes on this diamond,
vid-snap by yers truly, and a surely most desirable and wondrous
uber-diamond... This will rock yer world for sure, and signal the space
shuttle when you go outside on a sunny day... {Grin}... You might want
to invest in some dark glasses... {Grin again}...
Valerie Dunleavy Likes Diamond Solitaire
Pendants, and why not?
Great and elegant look, and while
this is the sort with the very thin bezel that just covers the girdle,
so the culet and lower half of the diamond is exposed, we can do this
one or a version where the bezel comes down as low as needed to protect
the culet, and really more like protect yer blouses and shirts and
stuff. {Grin}... Either way, I advocate using a very well cut diamond like this o.34 carat for
the pendant, where with "F-VS1" dramatic beauty is assured. The chain
and pendant at $200, and the diamond at $800, ya have to admit... Even
there in Ireland there's not a pot 'o gold like this I bet {Grin}... We
are ready to rock yer world, just give us a hollar on the other side of
the world and we'll begin this today, about three days we ship :)
"Here's one for the real people!" ...I'll bet Irish eyes are most
definitely smiling' right now... {Grin}...
Natalie and Dave took a break from their respective tours, and are
buying a ring!
They've selected this great 1.17 round E VS2
for the center, and a pair of .33 ct side stones. We've put together
this great mounting from some stock parts they selected, and created a
dazzling engagement ring for her. Another family heirloom-to-be on the
way.
Bill wanted to see this 0.51 ct. G-VS1 marquise diamond
Ready to rock yer world Bill, note that in a marquise it is the shape
which is sort of critical, and as you see we have an aspect ratio that
is designed to please, and actually this diamond is way way better than
you might expect, that ultra fine VS1 combines with the great cut for
life and brilliance... Get ready, coming at ya :)
Carol is thinking about some earrings,
Great diamonds,
wonderfully matched too, and while set in yellow gold I will set these
in platinum over night when you say the word... Not just great diamonds
either, but really really eye clean diamonds that you will treasure and
love, you see we make a practice of exceeding our client's expectations
by a light year or more, and yer set for a most happy experience
indeed!!!!! Call me now, and let's get started :)
Dave has a
huge celtic ring ready to rock...
A great ring here, a
dramatic and a bold expression of good taste here folks, and this is
from my collection of winner designs... Love the ring Dave!!!
Dave is
designing a very detailed and wide celtic ring
How does this
look Dave? we will mold this to make your ring. Just tell us the
proportions look good.. Ray here, and I was really concerned that the
elaborate design that Dave furnished would not work well unless very
wide, I also made the pattern nicely repeat too so that the design goes
easily 3/4 of the, or more... In gold this will work great, in platinum
the design would suffer... Love the look, so let's rock on :) *Soooo,
yer a mac guy huh?!? {Grin}... I live and breath Macs, and we're
macheads to the core here... Perhaps that "Think Differently" Apple
campaign is more appropriate than you might think, Apple computer flew a
video team up from San Francisco a while back, and spent the day filming
yer's truly... Perhaps we'll make that raw video they sent me a
quicktime, it was soooo cool... That apple
logo and us featured...
The
1.69 ct. sapphire, with 4mm trillions and a 25b shank..
Debbie, here's a jewelry production fit fer the
Warner Brother's Studio!"
First, my favorite baby, the
celtic swirl ring with the contrasting metal rails, nicely "plump" and
bold, and really a great ring with taste and flavor that eludes most
retailers. Made to order, the way you want... The second ring is a
highly detailed ring that is the white center and yellow borders, nicely
milled and very interesting indeed... Ready to rock yer world, and be
another example of what we do here, "Listen to our clients" and we have
the experience to respond with class and style :) ..shameless, yes?!?
Proportions? Sure, I can show you the
proportions!
Here is how your center looks against the
baguettes we've picked for you. As for the color match, we're right on
track. These are going to look fabulous in the platinum wedding set.
Let us know what you think.
Ah, Glen... The flavor of the ancient art
celtic knott designs, interwoven like the bear's lives
I
think this is one of the finer forms of the celtic art tradition, the
complex knott patters are really amazing, there are great books at
borders and many finer shops of designs you can use, plus instrucion on
how to design your own art... Here the bold and the unique are the rule
of the day, enjoy the difference and we love you "real people" out there
:) From me and the gang, yer the tops!!!
Martin, Yer gonna think "Oregan" is the state
where jewelry and fine diamond went to hide
Ya know, when
you take a fine platinum ring that is designed and cast with the bezel
in place, just perfect to fit the diameter, and no seams by benchmonkeys
that try hard, but leave craters and pits and... ...sorry, got carried
away there {Grin}... Crisp and clean, there is no safer way to set a
diamond, and when the diamond is a raging ideal cut AGS (000) then the
effect is even better... OOOooohhh AAaaahhhh... Gotta love when
common sense, uncomon value and professional work come together, fer
less! These are available for all sizes too, in gold shank, and all
platinum, the way you want... "Rock on!!!"
Paul, I also wanted you to sort of see the
process, your pierced celtic treasures!
The metal plates
are rubber molded, and I capture the flavor and shape in silicon trick
reverse, and a trip to the wax pot makes fer a wax to begin the manufacturing last wax casting process. So
guys and gals, "here's one for the real people, just they way they want
it!"
Paul
wanted a pierced through design, so now we have a pierced set to check
out
Shown with the original ring, I think we have improved
on the design a little, what do you think? {Grin}... Ray here, and it
is my distinct pleasure to show you about the most defined and totally
pierced thru set of matching rings that I have ever built. I can't tell
ya how much I like these rings, the lines and the bolder and stronger
size of the design was what was needed, without borders it works
great!!! The gent's ring is a killer matching ring, and again a bold
and elegant new design that I'm pleased to make for you's guys... Ready
to get rocking, let's start a talking'... {Grin}...
Yo Bill, this is well worth the wait, larger
baguettes and a nice lush look.
Crisply trimmed with fine
baguettes, and larger than are available in the stock ring that we had
originally ordered. Very strange that the manufacturer decided that you
liked elaborate engraving, I just about dropped off my chair when I saw
that, but here.s yer uber-ring, and I trust that you will enjoy and
treasure this greatly... Enjoy!!!
Kathy, yer not gonna be dissapointed
with either of these Emerald Cut Treasures!
Yer gonna think that the sun landed on yer finger, from yer boat in
the Bahamas yer gonna signal low flying aircraft!
after ya see these very fine, very fine diamonds of legendary
proportions. We have "two"... First is the ultra fine 3.01 Carat
Emerald Cut with about the finest 1.5:1 aspect ratio and shape that I've
ever seen, in the prime GIA "VS1-F" flavor, surely a yummy and
delightful experience for any emerald cut lover... Next, and by no
means second in beauty, is the 2.80 Carat "E-VS1" on the prime GIA
cert... "Woof"... Either diamond is "HUGE" and both are amazingly
nice.The fine "E" color or the aspect ratio, the problems Kathy has to
deal with, floating around in the sun... Here in Oregon we see that in
books, but I still don't believe that the sun really is that warm and
bright :)
Pete, this is going to drive her crazy!!!
From
across the room, you'll be able to see this bad dog burning bright! This
is what a solitaire looks like, better get out you sun glasses.... We
are not responsible for retinal damage!!
A few added details for Kecia, some nice rounded side
areas..
Princesscut Lover? Kecia, you will simply
adord this family heirloom,
Size 10 1/2 and just simply
rockin' fine, graduated princesscuts and a nice weighty ring, this will
put footprints on yer ceiling for sure. Over a Carat of finely tuned
princesscuts, tapering sweetly. this will be strong and will be safe.
Gotta love full metal jacket custom in platinum, yes????
Mr.Savage here's your beautiful diamond, it'll knock your
socks off!!!! This VVS2 is just to brilliant, I could hardly
take these pictures.!. This will light up your life... Give us a call
and let us know what you think... "Beautiful!!!"
Hey Jeff Mc... "This is gonna ring the
bell fer sure!!! AGS (000) Ideal Cut!
Killer diamond here, bright and very lively, this is the
one for the perfection lover too, for the AGS triple ideal cuts are both
lovely and there is not really a brighter of more dramatic diamond out
there than this make... Enjoy, "Big Time!"
Will a very nice Sapphire fit into my ring??? That is a
question I think we answer nicely here.
So you take a ring
that has a very nice diamond set in it, strong prongs and all that, and
want to set a nice strong sapphire in it's place, well I just wanted to
set this 2.02 carat round 7mm prime sapphire into yer ring to thrill and
amaze... "hamm I
am"... Powerfully interesting, and while we haven't quite worked
out the bugs in the new light box I built, I think Gary shows this quite
nicely, and to good effect. We also have the other sapphire round,
previewed in the link below, but I thought that 2.02 was the "perfect"
on fer yer ring, so I set it :) ...simple as that :)
Colored Gems, like Sapphires and Emeralds and Rubies???
Hey, I don't like to stock too many colored gems, primarily
I do diamonds, but I always have a nice selection of colored gems, and
can get anything you wish, for less.
Here's three amazing sapphires, all designed to please!
I'll price these on-line in a few minutes, but fer now just
know that when you look here, you will find what ever your heart
desires, for less... {Grin}...
The prices on the stones are as follows... The 1.57 carat sapphire is
$1413, the 2.02 carat is but $1181, the 1.69 carat is but $1368 and last
but not least, the 1.90 carat sapphire is $1539... Your total
satisfaction is guaranteed...
For
an extremely large, you will have to scroll around, view check is out!
Yeah, we know what the gem lover is looking for, fine color
and bright and lively, without having to break the bank... Call Gary
and let him know what yer looking for, and we'll offer you a selection.
Schaun, Ready to wear and give that a try, a
bold ring I make in platinum
If she likes bold and
beautiful then they are going to get along just great! The center is a
7mm just as we'd planned, and I just sort of set the CZ in there so that
you can get a good idea of the finished ring, the look and the feel...
If she liked the look and the feel of the
Riedmuller ring then I know you will appreciate this timeless
classic. Enjoy!
Mr. De Castle has got to love this,
the finished ring!!!
Smart and sharp in design, but smooth
as can be to the touch, a stout center crown so I can set the stone in
very low, and twin matched pearshapes that frame the center one and a
half carat center diamond, What a great diamond too, a "G-SI1" is such
a smart grade, and in a strong custom ring it's sweet and secure. The
v-caps are great on the pearshapes too, they are strong and safe and
very low... Gotta love it, had to show ya...
"De King of De Castle" will love
the crown jewel here I'm certain
Absolutely fine diamond too
A massively fine "G-SI1" for the white and apearant perfection that
every one is looking for, and paying way to much for by the way. Super
finely cut too, and I just love the look of this fireball diamond, bit
time... A full 1 and a half carats of pure natural wonder, a fantastic
diamond to be sure.
I see a lot of fine diamonds, but this one is very impressive, and very
beautiful... That it is well priced too is just sort of the way we do
business, we base all prices on "our costs" and because of our buying
power we can just offer you more for less... This will blow
her mind, guaranteed... And now that we allow
the use of credit cards too you even have a financing option
now too!!!
Knowledge is Power, and now you
know... Chat this weekend???
Jennifer, a taste of the finest european hand engraving
tradition is yours, in platinum and diamonds
This is in the
european fine tradition of hand engraving, not the american jewelry
tradition of marginally acceptable and over priced... {Grin}... The
top is a delicate engraved series of ornaments, by hand the old fashion
(right) way... Ya know what is great, these are made from standard
parts, check out the shanks in my jewelry index, and design yer own
killer ring too!!!!
Platinum Engraved, Exciting and beautiful for Jennifer
Ya know, I love it when folks go for the engraved and the
unique, there is not another ring like this in the world, for we built
this one here and did the engraving as well... When you get tired of
seeing the same old same old crap in the malls just log-on to this site,
where this page turns over faster than hamburgers at McDonnalds on
Wednesdays! More creative things happen here each week than in a year
at the average store, where ideas are dumbed down by 300% markups and
dis-interested, poorly trained, sales clerks... "A pox on the
clerks!!!" Enjoy Jennifer... We can engrave the top more if you wish
too, just say the word and we shall rock yer world :)
Bruce, remove all flammable items from around
the monitor when you hit this link!
Blaster Fantastic, strong and stout, not hollowed out like the manufactured
stuff you see in the stores, Check out the difference!
The more you know, the better you'll like us, spelling excused that is :) This
is a real low rider too, the channel set diamonds are nearly bulletproof, so
this is designed to live in the real world, not just an over-priced marble showroom...
Here's another family heirloom "for the real people!"...
Bruce is having a band made with 5 diamonds across.
In the style of a ring we did for Dimitroff, a smart and
elegant setting shaping up niceley, give the word and we will get this
cast... This is a wonderful design too, Mike Dimitroff wanted "bulletproof" for his gal
rides horses, and is a very active person. Most of the flimsy rings
sold in stores are soooo bad that you can tear them up easily, unless
yer in a comma that is... It ain't a family heirloom if it was designed
to last as long as it takes an out of state check to clear! {Grin}...
We make solid, make nice, and make dreams come true.
Meagan is having her celtic ring redone without the taper
in the design
Again shown with the metal we will use to make
the ring mold. Tell us this is exactly what you have in mind, and we
will proceed. We are remaking the design here, in a 4mm non-tapering
width, and of course with our usual attention to detail. The depth of
the original was just not what we wanted, and Megan wanted the top less
wide too, so it was a natural to re image and just redesign the ring, so
that the look is perfection... The design is great too, tighter and
right, with mucho more depth... Most excellent, what say you, should we
build something wonderful?!?
Martha has a 2 tone celtic ring ready to ship..
Another bold
and very unique design here, and not that the diamond is contained
within the rails framing the bezel, for a very tailored and mucho nicer
look than making the rails notch... Bold rails and very nicely defined
patters are what we like to see, rustic and ancient feeling, but with a
tailored and most interesting look and feel, nice weighty expressions of
good taste I like to say. Enjoy!!!!
Craig is having his own custom knot pattern made into a set of
rings
Start with a fax of the design, Ray made these plates
that will be rubber molded to create the wax we will use for the rings,
what say you Craig? Starting with a great drawing the rest is
easy, and a great drawing is what I need when I do yer art. I
think that the celtic rings without borders are the way to go actually,
and I've designed about 75 new designs based on the fact that when the
borders are imaged the design get's "squished" and the depth of the
background is less dramatic. A delicate ballet is the dance between the
black dropped background, and the raised design, so watch fer more rings
of this exciting flavor... Borders at 1mm each make a design 2mm wider
than the center, so it makes sense for intricate designs to consider
this idea...
Lee started with a couple of sketches, a little
consultation,
and here he has a dynamic ring ready to be
born. Tim once again proves that a little vacation can do a fellow
good. He's back on the bench, and back to creating some real
masterpieces. A beautiful E color .85 ct center will be the focal point
of this great platinum ring, and the Chatham sapphires will set it apart
from anything you've seen in a mall store. "Hey! What about the pieces
missing out of the sides of the ring?" When it's finished, a pair of 18
K yellow roundells will make a nice accent, and it'll be sure to knock
her eyes out.
Brian, yer going to
fine this princesscut, flanked with trillions, outstanding!
Ya know Brian, when it comes to building a strong and elegant ring I'm
so pleased to have had the opportunity to work with you directly, note
the strong v-caps, that work to keep the trillions firmly tight and
secure, not like the slender prongs on the ones in the malls, but rather
actually engineered to be both beautiful and strong... I don't spell so
good, but don't let that fool you, just look at the low rider
princesscut center stone, transition down into the banked trillions, and
if you want a snag or uncomfortable place on this ring you'll have to
rent one, it's sleek and smooth to the max. Lovely gallery from the
side, and another reason to bookmark this page now!!! If you think of
expensive store fronts when you think of jewelry just remember that
those manicured clerks only know how to ring up charge cards, folks like
us make the industry work in the background... Too much of a ham to be
in the background anymore... {Grin}... Rock on!!! Enjoy Brian, it's
the tops!!!
Matt is designing a unique ring with malachite inlays
Soon
to be a hand engraved one of a kind treasure, and just remember that if
you have an idea that you want to explore, and you see something here
that inspires your imagination, and helps to inspire you to go forward
and make your dream come true, we want you to know our only activity is
working for you on the web, we do not work trade accounts any-longer, it
would compromise my ability to offer you our best. So, climb on board
the logical vehicle to accomplish what you want, at half the price, and
twice as nice... {Grin}...
Hey Matt!!!, That is set, engraved and ready to rock that
gal;s world apart!
Straight from the heart, I love to take
client's ideas and to make those dreams come true in precious metal and
gems, and this is not exception to that rule. Very nicely defined and
very nicely detailed, I think that she will really enjoy this new
treasure big time... When I think of the twenty three years that I
spend working for retail stores, servicing their needs and trying to
keep that garbage jewelry together, well let me just say this... My
dreams have come true too, and I also enjoy avoiding retail clerks
without a clue... "How about you???" {Grin}... Engraved inside with a
farsi inscription, but again. we do it your way, and the only
limitations are your imagination here...
Malachite
inlays for Jason, and engraving to boot..
An extremely
unique ring, soon to be set with the sapphire shown, and farsi engraving
on the inside also..
Kathy Hilden, protect yer eyes and get ready for an upgrade
of legendary proportions
Made in the coolest of platinum
mountings, with the double roundells protecting the very nice diamond,
so much better and wearable than the strip mall ring we pried the
diamond out of... Sleek and sound, and very low to the hand, and a ring
that is designed to be worn and enjoyed daily, and to delight for every
second too... That Gary is a champ at capturing the flavor of the
rings, but this is special, and you just can not capture the weight and
the elegance of platinum in pictures... So get that hand ready gal,
here's one darned fine family heirloom coming at ya!!!!!!!
Hey Sandy!!! Bill Clinton is crooked, not that
lovely basket crown {Grin}...
Seriously, the ring is
really nicely defined and I do have to say that I like the basket crown
way better than the bezel, for it sort of lightens up the ring and makes
it seem more delicate and interesting some how, I love the gallery work
in the basket crowns, for reasons other than you might suspect. strong
is a prong that is connected at the mid point, so unless you get into t
fight with a moving bus or something this will be safe and very
secure...
Sandy choose a Chatham alexandrite and a 14kt gold mounting Set
in the basket crown, the stone is secure and protected.. ...and the
ring design is a very nice curved design, that really looks wonderful
from any angle. Part of the 20,000 plus offering that I'm about to
"light up" in the main jewelry catalog, very inexpensive and very
cool!!! We replaced the bezel on this ring with a strong basket crown,
for a strong and bold look...
Roxanne is having a custom with Ruby baguettes created
The
channel will be set with matched diamonds, and soon to be set with a
1.02 ct round diamond...Just define the project, we will build it...
...and even if you need an adjustment, we're always here and ready to
rock...
Roxanne wanted the ring narrower a bit, so I
rebuilt the ring and greatly reduced the width, and I comfort-fitted the
ring so that there is not a sharp edge or uncomfortable place on the
ring at all. Tapered faster, and lush, another reason we like real
people is that when there is an adjustment there is not a store dude in
the middle trying to figure out how to charge that 300% markup on the
service, we did this for "free" to make yer day. This site is not about
the "sale", it's rather about the customer being delighted to have found
us. Rock on Roxanne!!!!
Jeff hassman has a pendant, detailed and ready
to rock yer world!
The pendant has twin tanzanites, and is
a freeform sort of scroll, and a very nicely heavy and weighty pendant
this is... Note the side view, the stones are very nicely inside the
pendant, so the back rides flat... Not to be cocky or anything, but
you'd have an easier time trying to pick yer nose with yer elbow than to
get something this nice from a retail strip mall store. ...detailed
nicely, opened up the hole for the chain, and as nice and impressive as
it gets... Enjoy Jeff, one of our legion of repeat customers...
Drum roll please.... "Denise's ring is done!!!!!!"
Denise's ring
has been engraved, next comes the amythest baguettes..
Soon
to be a fully custom incredible engraved masterpeice of a ring!!!
Denise Ehrman, a penney fer yer thoughts on this spectacular wax, and
what's just ahead... ...as the crowd noise subsides and the
drumm roll fades, ya know folks... What you are looking at it
uncompromising quality and the products of dedicated "real people"
craftsmen (and women) who build what you see... There is a real
difference between a retail jeweler and what I do, both in price and
passion... I have spent a lifetime building fine jewlery, not jewelry
chains in the sun-belt or an empire... ...so now I build an empire,
where all are safe from bloated 300% markups, and can bask in the sun of
quality and value, without betting "Burned" you might say...
Halogens can do that you know :)
Engraved Platinum Channelset w/8 Diamonds for
Sean, and a band to go :)
The engraved wedding band is one
that I do myself,
Stig and Janessa picked out a very nice .30 ct. G VVS1
To set it off, they selected this very nice platinum ring.
A lovely mounting to compliment this beautifully bright center stone,
one we hope she'll be proud to wear for many years. The FedEX folks
have it, and are bringing it to you! Get out your sunglasses, and
enjoy!
Hey Bette!!! HoooRaaah, you'll love this!!!
I guess that I really love this particular job for it's componients,
starting with a very smart and very savy 0.97 carat AGS "Triple Ideal Cut" fantastic "F-VS2"...
So, appearant perfection is in the bag here, high color and
with a 55% table, no fluorescence and no kidding perfection, then we
shamelessly move to the ring :) Built strong and built smart, the
pearshape diamonds are contained within the shank, no prongs and no
snags!!! Basket style custom center section and... ...let's just say
this...
"I've been building fine products like this for thirty years for the
trade, and I've found most clerks were generally to stupid to say "thank
you", or even recognize the differences they held in their hand...
...so now I work for you folks, without the dis-interested middle-men
and "Clerks"... "A pox on the malls!"... Real people appreciate us, and
we them... Now I'm trying to figure out what those store customers
really added for those huge 300% markups??? I mean, just how cool
and a ring box be??? {Grin}...
Here's
the wax we carved, made with pearshapes flush set into the shank
Soon to be another "Dream ring" just tell us this is IT...
And now, from the "I'll bet you've never had a request like
this!" file.....
A pretty simple job, right? Just a white gold
band, with edges, and two flat-set .10 ct. rounds.....
Then
Jeff said "Oh, did I forget to tell you, I want the diamonds flat-set on
the inside of the ring? Well, we have to admit, while this isn't the
first time we've seen a request like this in our combined years in the
business, it's not a request we see very often. In fact, I don't think
I ever seen diamonds set on the inside of a ring this wide ( I had my
doubts as to whether or not Ray could do it in one this wide....silly
me! ). We know this will always be something special that Jeff and his
lady know is truly a unique treasure.
Rich wanted something special for her.
He
selected this nice .55 ct. in an E color, SI1, and opted to go for an 18
karat setting for it. The engagement sits next to an 18 karat comfort
fit band, and together, you've got a very classy wedding set for her.
We hope you'll both enjoy it for many years to come!
Branden Thrasher, you are going to love this
Sweet Celtic Sweet!!! <