Hidden Diamond Engagement Ring
“After making a few simple wedding bands for friends over the years, I felt compelled to make something extra special for my now wife. Her request was for a simple band without any stones. With that in mind, I spent many months brainstorming and experimenting with designs in CAD, trying to create something unique while staying in bounds of what she wanted. Great effort was taken to make the ring appear seamless and unobtrusive. It’s no bigger than an average size 4 1/2 band. I decided on some dimensional limits and forced myself to stay within them. Some of the special cutting tools I used to make it are nearly the diameter of a human hair. With a gentle yet firm outward pull from both sides, the ring opens to reveal the diamond. With light pressure from both sides, it shuts with a positive and audible click. When closed the ring feels solid and secure.” w/ photos
