For our wedding and engagement rings you can choose between different surface structures.
Not only the ring surface, but also the color, number, size and purity of the diamonds are crucial for your very personal ring that will accompany you for a lifetime. To make it easier for you to choose the perfect ring, we will give you an insight into the world of ring production. All models are made individually for you by the Feichtinger jewelry manufacturer - so you receive a very special piece of jewelry.
Surface structure
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Highly polished
The classic among surface structures is the high-gloss polish.
In the final step, the ring is polished to a high gloss using a polishing machine. This makes the precious metal smooth and shiny.
Due to the reflection of the shiny surface, unsightly scratches are hardly visible, even after prolonged wear.
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Ice frosted
A noble and popular surface treatment is ice matting. The structure of ice matted rings looks like an ice crystal surface. The ice crystal look is achieved by making circular movements on the surface with a sheet of metal, coarse-grained sandpaper or a diamond pad. This creates criss-cross scratches on the ring. The matting is very thin on the surface, so after longer wear the scratches become less and the ring takes on a shiny appearance.
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Cross-matt
A romantic and stylish type of finishing is cross-matting. This matting makes the ring shine through the great reflection of light. With cross-matting, the ring surface is treated with a fine or coarse matting brush. This creates many short lines across from one side to the other. The coarser the matting brush, the easier it is to see the individual lines.
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Beveled mat
Diagonal matting is a classy and timeless surface treatment. Diagonal matting involves treating the ring surface with a fine or coarse matting brush. The short lines usually run at a 45° angle from one side to the other.
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Cross-matt
A striking and attractive surface treatment is the cross-cross matting. The cross-cross matting is created by a criss-cross movement with the file. This gives the surface structure a lively appearance. We recommend a larger or multi-row diamond setting to better emphasize the sparkle of the stones.
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Longitudinally matted
Longitudinal matting is a natural and attractive form of finishing. Fine lines are worked lengthwise into the surface using sandpaper. This creates a consistently calm structure. With this matting, the light reflection is lower than with transverse matting.
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Sandblasted
Sandblasting is a very elegant type of finishing. Due to the blasted surface, it appears very even and has a rather matt appearance. A type of matting for those who prefer a subtle look. The surface is treated with a sandblaster in the last step. The ring is constantly rotated under the jet of sand or quartz. Small dots are created - the so-called sand look. The finer the grain of the sand, the finer the matting.
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Milled
This treatment creates a trendy ring finish. Striking lines are worked into the surface using various milling machines. If you run your fingers over the structure, you can easily feel it. The structure can be worked into the material at different depths. This creates unique light reflections.
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Sigi's file
Another very popular surface treatment is Sigi's file. Our master goldsmith Sigi uses a file to give your rings a unique surface finish. Each ring is absolutely unique. -
Hammered
A variable structure is worked into the surface by hand using a goldsmith's hammer. The size of the indentations can be determined by the shape of the hammer. The hammered finishing process creates a natural and lively surface with interesting light reflections. Depending on the wear and tear on the rings, matting lasts for a short or long time - matting can be reprocessed.
Frames
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Prong setting – elegant and classic
In this setting, the stone is held by several claws, the so-called prongs. Prongs are small bars that are arranged at equal distances around the stone. The stone is usually held in two to six prongs. The upper ends of the bars are bent to the stone and this keeps the stone in the setting. The stone is only covered by the prongs, and the absolute incidence of light makes the stone sparkle in all its features.
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Channel frame – natural and noble
Gemstones are held in a rail by two overlapping bars running along the sides, the so-called groove. The right cut is important so that there are no gaps between the stones. Brilliant or princess cuts are very popular here. The close arrangement of the stones creates a glamorous band. Since the stones are set in a rail and the ring surface is therefore smooth, the stones are well protected. They are almost impossible to get caught on.
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Beam frame – graceful and modern
Gemstones are held in a rail by two overlapping bars running along the sides, known as grooves. The right cut is important so that there are no gaps between the stones. The brilliant or princess cut is very popular here. Because the gemstones are arranged so close together, they are separated and held in place by a small bar. The sides of the stones remain open, allowing enough light to enter and allowing the gemstone to fully display its shine. The ring surface is rather smooth, which means that the stones are well protected and snagging is almost impossible. The brilliant, princess or emerald cuts are very popular for bar settings.
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Rubbed frame or blurred frame with high wearing comfort
The rubbed setting is also called jewel setting.
The gemstone is set directly into a recess in the precious metal, without a separate setting. The recess in the piece of jewelry corresponds to the shape and depth of the stone. The gemstone is placed in this recess and the protruding metal is rubbed over the stone. Rubbing the gemstone in creates a smooth surface, the stones have a good hold and there is no risk of them getting caught.
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Frame setting
In the bezel setting, the gemstone is completely enclosed by a strip of precious metal. The base is open, which allows enough light to reach the stone and ignite its fire to the full. On the inside of the setting is the so-called bezel, on which the stone rests.
Round and oval gemstones in particular are set using the bezel technique. The stone is well protected in its setting and there is no risk of it getting caught.
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Pavé setting
From a distance, the individual stones appear like one large gemstone.
Small gemstones are set close together in the precious metal. The stones are held in place by small prongs that look like small dots. Each prong holds several stones. The stones are set in such a way that the arrangement resembles a cobblestone pavement, hence the name Pavé. The term comes from French and means pavement.
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Clamping frame – modern and simple
The stone is held in place on both sides by notches, the so-called groove. The gemstone is pushed into the notches of the ring band under great tension. The stone forms a surface with the ring band. This creates the impression that the gemstone is floating in the opening. Because the stone is floating, the light reflection is breathtaking. The sparkle of the gemstone is particularly well displayed.
Types of cut
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Brilliant cut
In addition to the brilliant cut, there are over 100 different types of cut. A brilliant is a cut diamond in a brilliant cut with a total of 57 facets. The brilliant cut is divided into the upper part, the girdle (divides the upper from the lower area) and the lower part. If you look at the brilliant from above, you can see the table, from below you can see the culet (tip). With an exact, well-proportioned cut, the table takes up 56% of the diameter of the brilliant. The more precise the cut, the more sparkling the fire.
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Princess cut
The princess cut is, alongside the brilliant cut, one of the most popular types of cut. The cut stone is divided into a crown, belt, pavilion and culet. If you look at it from above, you see a square table - often square with pointed corners. The pavilion (lower part) has numerous facets. The number of facets can vary, the most common is around 58 facets, although there are also variants with up to 146. Due to these facets, this cut has the most fire of all the square cuts.
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Emerald cut
The emerald cut is one of the step cuts. These cuts are typically characterized by elongated, parallel facets. These step-shaped facets are reminiscent of steps. The cut stone is divided into a table, crown, belt, pavilion and culet. On the underside (the culet), the otherwise identically arranged facets run towards an edge. Only particularly pure stones can be cut in the emerald cut, as the smallest impurities would be immediately noticeable.
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Baguette cut or radiant
This cut differs from the emerald cut in that the square is narrower and more elongated. With the baguette cut, the gemstone has a rectangular or square shape with flattened corners. The cut stone is divided into table, crown, belt, pavilion and culet. There are only two steps around the table, so it has fewer facets. The number of facets is variable, the 66 cut is particularly popular.
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Cabochon cut (French for nailhead)
The cabochon cut is the oldest way of cutting a stone. Opal, ruby, sapphire or moonstone are particularly well suited for this. With a cabochon cut, also known as a smooth cut or mugel cut, the surface of the gemstone is smooth and without facets. The top is often convex, the bottom half is usually smooth.
This type of cut is used for opaque or slightly transparent gemstones. This allows the stone to shimmer in all its splendor.
engraving
Engraving is an old method of making your wedding and engagement ring something very special. Have your partner's fingerprint, the name in your handwriting, a favorite quote or a significant date and the name engraved on your rings to express your connection. There are no limits to your imagination!
