Sarah — Oval Engagement Ring
Budget: $3,200 · Delivery: 6 weeks · ✓ Certified Handmade
The Story
Sarah from New York came to us through a friend who had a wedding band made here. She wanted something that felt like her: quiet, architectural, not a typical solitaire. Her partner, James, had a $3,500 budget and a nervous proposal timeline of six weeks.
Design Process
We started with three silhouette sketches. Sarah liked the tapered shank and hidden halo idea, so Marco produced a 3D render in two rounds. The center stone is a 1.2ct lab-grown oval, E/VS1. We cast in 18K yellow gold, set the stone with four claw prongs, and hand-brushed the shank to a satin finish.
Design Iterations
Initial Brief
Sarah shared a Pinterest board of tapered-shank solitaires. We discussed budget and timeline.
Silhouette Sketch
Three hand sketches. She picked the tapered shank with hidden halo.
3D Render v2
Marco rendered two angles; we adjusted the shoulder curve once.
Casting & Setting
Lost-wax cast in 18K YG, Ivy set the center stone and pave row.
Finished Piece
Grace satin-brushed the shank. Final QC under 10x loupe.
Gallery
Client Feedback
The ring was even better than the 3D render. James proposed in Central Park and she said yes. We have recommended Atelier85 to three friends already.
✓ Verified Purchase · 1.2ct Oval Lab-Grown Engagement Ring · $3,200
