u/Adventurous_Many660

I am having a custom ring made. The original quote (which I already paid) was for 1.5mm thickness. The rep told me it would be $80 more for 1.8. I know 2mm width and 1.8mm thickness are the general guidance for durability and longevity. I tend to be rough on my hands and jewelry so I am trying to be smart, but I’m wondering if the band is a bit wider (here I’ve got 2.3), how much does it matter? Totally open to being influenced or deinfluenced!

All were purchased from vintage resellers. Paypal preferred. Happy to use a middleman. All pieces are solid gold. Proof.

1. 9k pink sapphire and white diamond alternating in channel-set yellow gold band. Size 9.25. Pics. $300.

2. 9k diopside and peridot ring in leaf pattern. Size 10.5. Pics. $225.

3. 9k trillion cut bezel-set smoky quartz with pave diamonds on band. Size 7.75. Pics. $200

4. 9k yellow gold illusion set tiny diamond ring. Size 10.5. Pics $350

• Item Details: 3ct gray emerald cut moissanite bezel ring. Gold plated sterling silver. POP says size 8 but I requested a size change to 8.5 before delivery. I can send a photo on mandrel if that's helpful!
• Source: Kuololit via Aliexpress.
• Selling Price: $70, $10 shipping via USPS. Will consider offers. I also have some other white moissanite rings available in the same size if you're interested in combining shipping!
• What is Included: just the ring! Can throw in a Kuololit ring box if you like.
• Condition of the Item: Worn at home for sizing / styling only. I was trying out lots of styles to see what I would like to repurchase in gold!

• Item Details: 1ct (6.5mm) center pink moissanite with accent moissanites, size 9.5 in rhodium-plated sterling silver.
• Source: Gigajewe via Aliexpress
• Selling Price: $20 plus $10 shipping via UPS.
• What is Included: box and Gigajewe packaging
• Condition of the Item: Brand new with tag. Sadly pink did not suit my skintone.

I have a cheap 9k ring I got at an estate sale that I love. I am getting it recreated with a more substantial band, with band designs rather than holes (which get dirty and dingy), and with a YAG instead of amethyst for durability.

I definitely am going to up the thickness to 1.8. Is that enough? I am considering upping width to 2.6-2.8 - it will be a middle finger ring for daily wear, so I am going for durable and sturdy.

I will also ask for a taller basket, more like the inspo ring.

I think I like the more trapezoid shape of the accent stone area on the original vs the more rectangular on the CAD. Thoughts? The original also has white gold there, which I think I prefer. Perhaps unplated white?

Anything else that you notice? It’s my first fully custom, not based on someone else’s CAD, so I would love advice!