Hello.
I'm Omori, a designer.
"I like the bicolor, but it's bigger than I expected, and I'm concerned about its thickness."
I received such a consultation from a customer.
On her finger was a bicolor tourmaline where green and brown beautifully blended. She had fallen in love with the rich color gradation at first sight and purchased the gem, and indeed, it had a substantial thickness.
The thicker a gemstone is, the deeper its color becomes, allowing its full charm to be enjoyed. However, when crafting it into a ring, how it is designed becomes key.
Bicolor tourmaline loose stone before custom order
How to make the most of this thickness?
Should we make the ring body rise towards the stone to balance the overall design, without emphasizing the thickness? Or should we utilize the thickness to create a sleek and sophisticated design?
I was confident that both approaches would result in a beautiful finish, but which one would best bring out the tourmaline's unique character?
When I presented the customer with two CAD design options, I received this response:
"Both are wonderful, but I'll leave it to you, Omori-san, to choose the one you think looks 'more beautiful'."
The design I chose was one that "utilizes the thickness."
Bicolor tourmaline ring after custom order
The beauty created by a plump form
To best highlight the bicolor gradation, the ring's body was deliberately kept in a simple domed shape. By giving it a soft roundness, the stone was designed to naturally blend with the finger.
Furthermore, to create a sense of unity between the gemstone and the ring, the ends of the body were extended to gently embrace the tourmaline, creating a smooth flow. We also focused on the beauty from the side, delicately setting diamonds on the prongs that support the stone. While utilizing the tourmaline's thickness, the design achieves an exquisite balance to prevent it from feeling too heavy.
Bicolor tourmaline ring after custom order
A ring with presence that melts into the finger
The moment the customer slipped the finished ring onto her finger, her expression brightened.
"It's strange. The stone certainly has presence, yet it blends so well with my finger, and that's what makes it so lovely."
The moment I heard those words, I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart.
It was a moment where I felt I had succeeded in creating a design that maximized the gem's charm and aligned with the customer's individuality.
We are truly delighted that she entrusted us with the order, trusted our sense, and that the finished jewelry brought forth such an overwhelming smile.
"I like it, but I'm concerned about this part."
If you have any such concerns about your jewelry, please feel free to consult us.
Let's find a comfortable form together.
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Bicolor Tourmaline Ring Remodeling
Item: Ring
Material: K18YG
Gemstones: Bicolor Tourmaline 6.34ct,Diamond 0.04ct
Production Period: Approximately 2 months
Design: Kanae Omori