Bench Notes

10 ENTRIES

Written at the bench, mostly about the parts of a ring nobody sees.

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  Why Your Ring Spins, and How to Stop ItA ring usually spins because of where the weight of the setting sits, not because it is the wrong size. Here is why it happens, and the fixes that keep the diamond facing up.FIT · 6 MIN
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  Bowtie vs Bowtieless: What to Look for in an Oval DiamondAlmost every oval diamond has a bowtie. It isn't on the certificate and it isn't a flaw, but it changes how the stone looks on a hand. Here's how to judge one.STONES · 6 MIN
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  Different Types of 3D/CAD: Engravings for Wedding SetsCAD engraving is designed on a computer and modeled into the ring itself before it's ever cast or cut — a look at how it works and the pattern styles it's used for, from scrollwork and florals to milgrain and hidden monograms.ENGRAVING · 4 MIN
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  Hand Engraving: A Lost Art in RingsHand engraving is one of the oldest techniques in jewelry and one of the least common today — a look at fish tail, floral, and scroll work, and why a hand-cut line catches light differently.ENGRAVING · 4 MIN
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  Why Prong Shape MattersThe shape of your prongs changes how the diamond looks, how much light reaches it, and how the ring wears over time — a guide to claw, round, tab, leaf, bezel, and V-prong settings.SETTING · 9 MIN
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  The Bridge Mural: The Best Place for Hidden Details on Your Engagement RingThe bridge is the small bar beneath your ring's head setting, hidden from the top and visible only from the sides. Why it's one of the best places for hand engraving, hidden diamonds, or a full bridge mural, without changing the classic look of a solitaire.SETTING · 3 MIN
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  Convertible Rings: How an Engagement Ring Becomes a PendantA convertible ring transforms from an engagement ring into a pendant. How the bail, latch, and post work, why balance comes down to the density of gold versus diamond, and why healthcare workers love them.DESIGN · 7 MIN
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  Champagne Gold: Our Luxury StandardChampagne gold is the warmer gold color luxury brands like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels quietly use. What it is, why it looks so good, and why it's now the default for our custom jewelry.METAL · 4 MIN
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  Hidden Motifs: A Secret Beneath Your Engagement RingA hidden motif is a small design built into the underside of your engagement ring's setting — visible only when the ring comes off. What it is, how it's designed, and how to choose one.DESIGN · 3 MIN
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  The Floral Head SettingMeet the floral head setting, a versatile, custom engagement ring design by our Minhè Team. Tulip, lotus, and basket petals with split-cathedral options make it a romantic alternative to the hidden halo.SETTING · 3 MIN