Bijoutex design process

the process

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring One CAD image of the proposed ring which will use a Big, Oval Sapphire, six smaller Sapphires and a almost 100 small Diamonds.	Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring The Wax of the Big, Bold Sapphire Ring created from the CAD design.
Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring The Casting for the Big, Bold Sapphire ring created in 18 White Gold from the Wax model.	Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring The Oval Sapphire, the focal point of the ring. It is an Intense Blue of 2.53 Ct and measures 10 x 8 mm.
Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring The finished ring, fabricated in 18K White Gold, the Big, Bold Blue Sapphire, 6 small Sapphires and a total of 91 small, brilliant Diamonds weighing a total of 1.50Ct.	Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring The beautiful Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring on its owner's finger.
The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring The first step in making the Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring - the CAD images.	The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring The second step in making the Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring - the wax model generated from the CAD image
The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring Shown above: the Emerald Crystal weighing in at 3.57 Ct. It is a deeply saturated green with traces of blue, making it a vibrant, and highly desirable colour.	The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring The finished Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring incorporating 18K White Gold. The prongs end in triangle tips.
The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring The finished Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring worn on the finger. Stunning colour captured in a natural, genuine, Emerald Crystal.	The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring The Rough Diamond suited a more 'ancient' style of ring. This is the CAD produced - the first step in the Process.
The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring The Casting produced from the CAD. Notice that the prongs are longer here than depicted in the CAD (we chose a larger diamond rough which necessitated the longer prongs).	The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring finished and on the owner's finger. The highly industrialized look juxtapositions nicely with the antique look of the setting.
The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring The finished, dramatic, Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring on the owner's finger.	The Anniversary-Style Ring This is the first step in fabricating the Anniversary-Style Ring - the CAD image.
The Anniversary-Style Ring Shown is the wax that has been formulated from the CAD Image - the second stage of making the Anniversary-Style Ring.	The Anniversary-Style Ring The Finished Anniversary-Style Ring made in 14K White Gold. This version of the Anniversary Ring is known as 'half-eternity', meaning the diamonds go only half way around the band.
The Delicate Engagement Ring The first stage of the Delicate Engagement Ring: the CAD image(s), rendered so that the client can visualize the completed ring.	The Delicate Engagement Ring The second stage of The Process: a wax model is produced from the CAD rendering.
The Delicate Engagement Ring The Process continues with the production of the 14K White Gold Casting, seen here in its raw, unpolished state.	The Delicate Engagement Ring The completed Delicate Engagement Ring, with the setting of its centre and very small side diamonds.
The Delicate Engagement Ring The Delicate Engagement Ring encircling some of the Wedding Flowers.	The Black Diamond Ring A CAD image showing the layout of gems for the Black Diamond Ring.
The Black Diamond Ring Above is the wax model for the Black Diamond Ring, created from the CAD image.	The Black Diamond Ring The chosen 1.75Ct. Black Diamond.
The Black Diamond Ring Shown above (face down) are the Black Diamond and two, 25 pt. White Diamonds which will be set into the ring.	The Black Diamond Ring The finished Black Diamond Ring with a 1.75Ct. Black Diamond, 2, 25pt exceptional White Diamonds of VVS Clarity, F Colour and Very Good Cut. The ring is fabricated in Platinum.
The Black Diamond Ring The finished Black Diamond Ring on its owner's hand. There are over 2 Cts of Black and White Diamonds in this ring.	The 'Floating' Channel Ring A CAD image of the proposed Floating Channel Ring.
The 'Floating' Channel Ring The second stage of The Process: the Wax is produced from the Cad image.	The 'Floating' Channel Ring The Centre Diamond - 1.10 Cts
The 'Floating' Channel Ring Shown above is the 18K White Gold Casting produced from the Wax.	The 'Floating' Channel Ring The completed Engagement Ring: A Canadian Diamond of 1.10 Cts, buttressed by six bars containing .15C very small Diamonds, all set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring Shown above is one of the CAD images for the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring generated for the client.	Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring The wax above is the second step in the process of making the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring.
Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring Above is the Platinum casting for the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring.	Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring The completed Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring A second photo of the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring shown with the groom's 18K White Gold Wedding Ring. Notice the reflection of the Half-Eternity Ring in the groom's ring.	Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring This is the first step of The Process: shown - one of the CAD images created for the 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring.
Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring The second step in The Process: shown - the wax model created for the 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring.	Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring This is the final step of The Process: shown - the finished Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring set in Platinum.
Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring The stunning, finished ring on the owner's finger.	Re-Do DeLuxe - a Re-design Seen here: the original setting and diamond to be used for a new, re-designed ring.
Re-Do DeLuxe - a Re-design The CAD image(s) rendered for the client, who wanted a split shank and a Halo setting for her old diamond.	Re-Do DeLuxe - a Re-design The next step in The Process: a wax model is produced.
Re-Do DeLuxe - a Re-design Shown here: the 14K White Gold casting of the new design. The casting has been polished to ready it for the setting of the diamonds;	Re-Do DeLuxe - a Re-design The completed ring: a Halo diamond setting using the original diamond with some additional small ones surrounding it.
A Re-design - The 'Dolphin' Ring Shown: the original setting and diamond.	A Re-design - The 'Dolphin' Ring The second stage in The Process: shown - one of the CAD images for the 'Dolphin' Ring.
A Re-design - The 'Dolphin' Ring The third stage in The Process: shown - the Wax Model created for the 'Dolphin' Ring.	A Re-design - The 'Dolphin' Ring The final stage of The Process: shown - the finished 'Dolphin' Ring made in 18K White Gold, using the Diamond from the older setting.
The Seven-Diamond Ring The first step in The Process: shown - one of the CAD images for the Seven-Diamond Ring.	The Seven-Diamond Ring This is the second stage of The Process: shown - the wax model created from the CAD image of the Seven-Diamond ring.
The Seven-Diamond Ring Shown: the perfectly matched, seven diamonds of three sizes, for the Seven-Diamond engagement ring.	The Seven-Diamond Ring The last step in The Process: shown - the Seven-Diamond Engagement Ring completed in 19K white gold.
The Seven-Diamond Ring The finished ring worn with its Wedding Band.	The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring The first stage of The Process: the diamonds are removed from the old setting and will be used for the new design
The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring The second stage of The Process: shown - a CAD image rendered. showing clients what to expect the new design to look like. Usually three images are rendered in different views.	The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring The next stage in The Process. Once CAD images are approved, a wax is created, and from the wax, the precious metal casting of the ring is produced. The one above was cast in Platinum.
The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring The final step in The Process. The metal casting is polished, set with Diamonds and finished with Rhodium-plating. The completed ring is ready to be worn.	The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring Engagement Photo.
The 'Flower Petal/Starburst' Ring The Wedding: the finished ring with its matching, thin Platinum Wedding Band - the perfect duo.

the process

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

One CAD image of the proposed ring which will use a Big, Oval Sapphire, six smaller Sapphires and a almost 100 small Diamonds.

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

The Wax of the Big, Bold Sapphire Ring created from the CAD design.

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

The Casting for the Big, Bold Sapphire ring created in 18 White Gold from the Wax model.

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

The Oval Sapphire, the focal point of the ring. It is an Intense Blue of 2.53 Ct and measures 10 x 8 mm.

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

The finished ring, fabricated in 18K White Gold, the Big, Bold Blue Sapphire, 6 small Sapphires and a total of 91 small, brilliant Diamonds weighing a total of 1.50Ct.

Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring

The beautiful Big, Bold, Blue Sapphire Ring on its owner's finger.

The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring

The first step in making the Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring - the CAD images.

The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring

The second step in making the Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring - the wax model generated from the CAD image

The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring

Shown above: the Emerald Crystal weighing in at 3.57 Ct. It is a deeply saturated green with traces of blue, making it a vibrant, and highly desirable colour.

The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring

The finished Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring incorporating 18K White Gold. The prongs end in triangle tips.

The Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring

The finished Unpolished Emerald Crystal Ring worn on the finger. Stunning colour captured in a natural, genuine, Emerald Crystal.

The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring

The Rough Diamond suited a more 'ancient' style of ring. This is the CAD produced - the first step in the Process.

The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring

The Casting produced from the CAD. Notice that the prongs are longer here than depicted in the CAD (we chose a larger diamond rough which necessitated the longer prongs).

The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring

The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring finished and on the owner's finger. The highly industrialized look juxtapositions nicely with the antique look of the setting.

The Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring

The finished, dramatic, Rough Diamond Etruscan Ring on the owner's finger.

The Anniversary-Style Ring

This is the first step in fabricating the Anniversary-Style Ring - the CAD image.

The Anniversary-Style Ring

Shown is the wax that has been formulated from the CAD Image - the second stage of making the Anniversary-Style Ring.

The Anniversary-Style Ring

The Finished Anniversary-Style Ring made in 14K White Gold. This version of the Anniversary Ring is known as 'half-eternity', meaning the diamonds go only half way around the band.

The Delicate Engagement Ring

The first stage of the Delicate Engagement Ring: the CAD image(s), rendered so that the client can visualize the completed ring.

The Delicate Engagement Ring

The second stage of The Process: a wax model is produced from the CAD rendering.

The Delicate Engagement Ring

The Process continues with the production of the 14K White Gold Casting, seen here in its raw, unpolished state.

The Delicate Engagement Ring

The completed Delicate Engagement Ring, with the setting of its centre and very small side diamonds.

The Delicate Engagement Ring

The Delicate Engagement Ring encircling some of the Wedding Flowers.

The Black Diamond Ring

A CAD image showing the layout of gems for the Black Diamond Ring.

The Black Diamond Ring

Above is the wax model for the Black Diamond Ring, created from the CAD image.

The Black Diamond Ring

The chosen 1.75Ct. Black Diamond.

The Black Diamond Ring

Shown above (face down) are the Black Diamond and two, 25 pt. White Diamonds which will be set into the ring.

The Black Diamond Ring

The finished Black Diamond Ring with a 1.75Ct. Black Diamond, 2, 25pt exceptional White Diamonds of VVS Clarity, F Colour and Very Good Cut. The ring is fabricated in Platinum.

The Black Diamond Ring

The finished Black Diamond Ring on its owner's hand. There are over 2 Cts of Black and White Diamonds in this ring.

The 'Floating' Channel Ring

A CAD image of the proposed Floating Channel Ring.

The 'Floating' Channel Ring

The second stage of The Process: the Wax is produced from the Cad image.

The 'Floating' Channel Ring

The Centre Diamond - 1.10 Cts

The 'Floating' Channel Ring

Shown above is the 18K White Gold Casting produced from the Wax.

The 'Floating' Channel Ring

The completed Engagement Ring: A Canadian Diamond of 1.10 Cts, buttressed by six bars containing .15C very small Diamonds, all set in 18K White Gold.

Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring

Shown above is one of the CAD images for the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring generated for the client.

Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring

The wax above is the second step in the process of making the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring.

Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring

Above is the Platinum casting for the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring.

Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring

The completed Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring made in Platinum.

Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Ring

A second photo of the Half-Eternity Wedding Ring shown with the groom's 18K White Gold Wedding Ring. Notice the reflection of the Half-Eternity Ring in the groom's ring.

Classic 6-Pronged Solitaire Ring