Custom Unplated Yellow Sapphire Hand Engraved Men's Band
Item # 104056
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Description
This elegant men’s wedding ring features a Chatham yellow sapphire flush set at the top, accented by a brushed finish and custom hand engraving on the tapered palladium white gold shank. It was created for a client from Santa Barbara, CA, who initially reached out to us online to share the themes and ideas he wanted to incorporate into his unique piece. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
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We discussed his options with him through the online workroom we set up to manage his project, and he also stopped by our Bellevue, WA showroom in person to continue the conversation with our team. Once we had a good idea of what he was looking for, we developed a unique design in CAD, and he was able to provide feedback on these models until he was sure every detail was perfect.
Sapphire Center
At the top of this ring, a 1.13 carat round yellow sapphire is bezel set in unplated 14k palladium white gold. The flush setting leaves the top of the stone at the same level as the surrounding metal, which keeps it protected from the hazards of everyday wear. It also helps stops the stone from overpowering the design while still showing off its gorgeous sparkle.
The choice of a yellow stone had special significance for the client, as his initial choice for the center was amber. As that type of gem is quite soft, it’s not an ideal choice for use in fine jewelry, but the client was happy to have the sapphire alternative, which worked in the color he wanted to use in a form that would hold up well over time. Men’s Custom Wedding Bands
Hand Engraving
About one-third of the way down each side, an inverted V begins, widening as it moves down until the space between the grooves covers nearly the entire surface of the ring across the bottom. This space is filled with intricate hand engraving in a pattern that was based on the designs found on old Norse and Viking jewelry. That was another element that held special meaning for the client, and he provided samples of the kind of design he was hoping for. Hand Engraving
Contrasting Finishes
To help highlight the separation between the two sections of the ring, a distressed brushed finish is applied to the top and the outside of the V, while the engraving within the V is polished to a high shine. This use of finishes also helps to enhance the shine of the sapphire at the top thanks to the way the stone’s sparkle contrasts with the rough surface of the surrounding metal.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 104056
- US ring size shown
- 7.50
- Details
- 14k White Gold and Palladium Ring
8 mm wide
Matte Finish
Yellow Sapphire - 1.13 ctw (sold separately)
Joseph Jewelry - Gifts
- Men's Jewelry
- Shape
- Round
- Style
- Luxury
- Setting style
- Flush Set
- Feature
- Gemstones, Hand Engraving, Pattern
- Metal shown
- White Gold
- Finish
- Brushed, Contrasting Finish, Polished
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
Customize
Use this design as a starting point for a custom piece.
Discuss the stones, metal, proportions, setting and finish with a designer, online or in our Seattle and Bellevue showrooms. You can bring reference photographs or your own stone for us to assess.
Design and estimate
The initial design and estimate are free, with no obligation. Your designer discusses the materials, changes and budget with you before you commit.
3D design review
After you accept the estimate and make a down payment, we create a 3D CAD model and rendered views. Revisions within the initial design parameters are included; changes to materials or their amounts are re-estimated.
Physical model
A full-size wax model can be made to review scale, shape and proportions before production. It can be viewed in a showroom or shipped to you.
Approval and production
The design is approved before production begins. Your designer confirms the schedule, and our jewelers make, set and finish the piece.
Quality
Our custom jewelry follows design and construction standards for metal thickness, weight, stone support and setting security.
- Structure and support
- The setting must have enough metal to support the stones and hold its shape through everyday wear. If an area needs more support, we address it before production.
- Diamond and gemstone selection
- We help you choose stones for your custom design, reviewing cut, color, clarity, consistency and fit. Your budget guides these choices; our standards for materials and craftsmanship remain the same.
- Final inspection
- Before completion, we review each custom piece for proportion, comfort, stone security and finish.
Lifetime warranty and care
- Lifetime warrantyYour custom piece is covered against manufacturing defects.
- Inspection every six monthsOur jewelers inspect your piece and provide ongoing care for the custom jewelry we make for you.
- Complimentary cleaningVisit us every six months for a complimentary cleaning.
Coverage conditions
For Joseph Jewelry custom pieces, coverage begins with your signature. To keep it active, Joseph Jewelry must inspect and sign for your piece every six months and perform recommended repairs and maintenance.
Repairs due to normal wear and tear are the owner's responsibility. Damage, abuse or alterations can void coverage. Customers outside Washington pay shipping both ways for inspections or repairs, plus applicable duty or customs fees.
Customer reviews
I cannot recommend Joseph Jewelry more highly. My fiancé and I had such an enjoyable, personal, and stress-free time designing his wedding band. We were able to work with Tony both online and in person to bring my fiancé's dream ring to life. Tony was so attentive and helpful in listening to my fiancé's ideas and using the images he uploaded to craft a truly unique piece of jewelry. The jewelers are all incredibly talented at helping pinpoint what you are looking for in a piece of jewelry and provide lots of options and examples of what the finished piece might look like. In each step of the process, we were provided with drawings and renderings of the ring, each adjusted according to prior feedback. From the initial design process, to the revisions and suggestions, to the final piece arriving at our house, the team at Joseph Jewelry were a pleasure to work with. My fiancé was so delighted with the ring that he simply couldn't wait to start wearing it, and has been proudly wearing it daily six months before the wedding! I would recommend Joseph Jewelry to anyone looking for unique, high quality jewelry.