To begin, it is often mentioned when crafting a bespoke piece of jewellery that the CAD image is ‘blocky.’
Additionally, our client can struggle to visualise how the finished ring will be refined. Due to this, we have put together a selection of bespoke designs featuring the initial CAD image and the finished ring design.
All of our CAD images are crafted free of charge once an order is placed for any bespoke item.
What is a CAD?
Most importantly, CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. Put simply, a design is structured using a CAD software and considers the metal, measurements, and finally, stone colour and size of the finished piece.
On the contrary, the majority of the time clients find this stage interesting and exciting to see the perfect design come to life. Occasionally, clients are concerned about how chunky the piece is depicted.
Clients often will send us an image or a very basic sketch. Our small team then interoperates the design, creating a CAD image for our client to make any adjustments to. Eventually proceeding with the piece to be crafted.
Creating a bespoke engagement ring
Firstly, bespoke diamond rings are among the most popular bespoke designs we get asked for. For clients searching for a unique design that isn’t available anywhere else.
Beyond design, many details ensure a unique custom-made ring. For example, a custom engagement ring crafted with your own choice of diamond or gemstone. In addition, we craft many rings with rare gemstones.
As a result, many precious and semi-precious gemstones feature rare shades of colour. Our CAD design service transforms any concept into a solid ring design.
Princess-cut trilogy CAD
The brief from the client:
- Ultra Modern
- Trilogy Ring
- Four Claw
- High Centre Setting
The finished ring
A modern and contemporary feeling trilogy engagement ring, featuring a central 0.95ct Princess cut diamond flanked by two smaller round diamonds. High setting, finished in 950 Platinum above a ‘ European shank.’
Unique bespoke wedding set CAD
Arranged via appointment in our Ryde Showroom, the clients spent time with us and knew exactly the perfect design for them. Inspiration taken from an Octopus must feature tentacles and suction cups.
The finished rings
The final rings fit together and work very well to provide a truly unique set of Ocean inspired rings.
Bespoke gemstone designs
Creating CAD images with coloured stones in mind is also possible. The majority of the time, we initially find a gemstone of the requested colour/shade. The image is created based on the colour in mind; as shown below, the same works for different coloured metals. Although it is a cad drawing, the precious metal can appear darker compared to finished gold.
Finished ring design
Salt and pepper bespoke design
Interestingly, this commission began with an initial sketch done by our client. Our bespoke team interpreted the sketch with the below CAD.
The finished design
Handcrafted in brushed 18-carat yellow gold, crowned with a graduated set of natural white brilliant-cut diamonds above a Salt and Pepper shield-shaped diamond. A natural 1.30-carat shield-shaped diamond (9 x 6.5mm) rests within a four-claw setting at the centre of this unique ring design.
Blue sapphire bespoke design
Finished design
The ring features a trio of vivid deep blue Sapphires on either side of a 0.30-carat diamond. The design features sweeping shoulder detail and a comfortable court-shaped band perfect for daily wear.
Bespoke tanzanite ring
Finished design
Discover more bespoke ring designs.
Creating a bespoke wedding ring
Secondly, the most popular bespoke service requested – fitted wedding rings. Due to engagement rings becoming more modern and unusual, often they don’t sit with a straight wedding ring. Requiring a shaped to fit wedding ring, matching perfectly.
Generally, a shaped-to-fit wedding ring works by requiring the engagement ring throughout the process. Ensuring a perfect fit is achieved, the process begins with a CAD image of the wedding ring. The CAD image featuring a scan of the engagement ring is taken, and the wedding ring is shown alongside.
CAD image with Flow engagement ring sitting with bespoke fitted wedding ring.
We work with all engagement ring styles—from simple solitaire diamond designs to elaborate cluster designs. As a result, we have created shaped bands for almost every ring style.
When it comes to ring pairing, our expert team give fantastic guidance on any aspect of buying a wedding band.
What if your engagement ring isn’t from Serendipity?
We craft wedding rings to any design or style, even if the engagement ring was purchased elsewhere. Example below shows the famous Tiffany Ribbon engagement ring, our team crafted a matching diamond wedding ring.
Crafted in 950 Platinum, featuring graduating Diamonds, matching the detail and a polished plain section shaped to fit the Tiffany Ribbon ring setting.
Contact our team via email, online chat, or phone for any enquiries on either bespoke engagement rings or wedding rings.
About Emily Austin
Emily is one of our dedicated team members. She remains a valued member of our expert team and a part of the Serendipity Diamond family. Emily works on almost every aspect of our shop, from helping customers to updating our social media pages. She also takes care of many of our international deliveries, ensuring they arrive with clients safely as expected. Contact Emily directly by email or chat with her most days online.
