What You Approve Before We Make Your Ring
Before any fabrication begins, you will review and sign off on each of the following points. No work starts on the physical piece until you have confirmed your approval in writing.
- Scale and overall proportions. Confirm that the ring's dimensions — band width, profile height, and overall silhouette — match what was discussed. CAD previews are drawn to scale, but the on-screen size depends on your monitor; use the millimetre measurements shown on the drawing, not the visual size on your screen.
- Metal colour and alloy. Confirm the metal colour (yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum, or other) and the specific alloy or karat agreed upon. Note that a CAD rendering uses a simulated colour; the actual appearance of polished or brushed metal may differ from the on-screen preview.
- Setting details. Confirm the setting style (solitaire, pavé, channel, bezel, etc.), the number and placement of any accent stones, and the prong count and shape for the centre stone. Fine details such as milgrain edges or hand-engraved gallery work may not render precisely in the CAD preview.
- Engraving legibility. If the design includes engraving, confirm the exact text, font, and placement. Review the character count carefully; very small or closely spaced lettering may be adjusted slightly during hand-finishing to remain legible, and the final result may differ slightly from the preview.
- Stone selection. Confirm the centre stone (shape, carat weight, colour, clarity, and any certification) and any accent stones. Stones are not sourced until after design approval; the stone shown in a CAD rendering is representative only and will not match the actual stone in colour, inclusion pattern, or exact proportions.
- Revision rounds. Confirm that you have reviewed all revisions to date and that the current design reflects your intentions. Additional structural revisions requested after written approval may require a revised timeline and additional cost.
- What the CAD preview can and cannot show. The computer-aided design preview shows geometry, proportions, and layout accurately. It does not accurately represent surface texture after polishing or brushing, the exact colour or brilliance of diamonds and gemstones under varying light, very fine hand-finishing details, or how the ring will look on your hand. These elements are inherent to the physical crafting process.
- Fabrication approval checkpoint. Your written confirmation of all points above is the authorisation to begin fabrication. Once fabrication has begun, structural changes are not possible. Minor finishing adjustments may still be discussed with your designer, subject to the terms of your agreement.
If you have any questions about any point before confirming, please contact us — we are happy to clarify before work begins.