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A platinum ring featuring a pave-diamond cat face with pointed ears, round blue stone eyes, and small pink stones forming a heart-shaped nose, photographed on a light stone surface.

Pave Diamond Cat Face Ring in Platinum — Anniversary Gift

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Platinum, natural diamonds, color-enhanced diamonds

E. wanted something playful but genuinely high quality for his girlfriend's one-year anniversary gift — a cat-face ring inspired by photos he'd found, refined down to a smaller, more delicate scale with richer, deeper stone colors than the first options shown. He added a private inscription inside the band as a quiet personal touch. When it finally arrived, he wrote back: "WE LOVE IT. Thank you so much."

'love it! let's do it.' — on seeing the first design sketch

'WE LOVE IT. Thank you so much.' — on delivery

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Quick specs

Design type

Rings

Primary Metal

Platinum

Shape / Cut

Round

Primary Stone

Natural diamond

Accent Stones

Diamonds

Style

3D Animals Engraved Pave Word text

Design Complexity

Complex

Intent

A Gift That Says Everything Anniversary

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Ring size 6 US (16.51mm).

How they made it distinctive

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Cat face fully pave-set with diamonds rather than cast with painted-on detail, giving it texture and dimension
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Blue and pink color-enhanced diamonds used for the eyes and nose instead of standard colored gemstones, for richer, deeper color saturation
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Scaled down from the original reference images for a more delicate, wearable proportion
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Platinum chosen specifically for its density, which holds the extensive pave setting more securely over time
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Hidden cursive inscription inside the band as a private detail only the wearer knows about

How you'd make it yours

Stone type: this piece uses color-enhanced diamonds for the eyes and nose; a new commission could use natural colored gemstones like sapphire or tourmaline instead

Metal: this piece is platinum; the same figural design works in 14k or 18k white gold for a different weight and finish

Scale: this piece's cat head was scaled down from the reference photos; a new commission could be sized larger or smaller to fit a different hand

Engraving: the inside-band inscription on this piece is private to its wearer; a new piece can carry its own personal phrase

One of a kind: this exact ring was designed for one client and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one, not a copy

Design changes made

The cat head was scaled down from the reference photos for a more delicate fit, and the stone colors were upgraded partway through sourcing from standard pink tourmaline and aquamarine to deeper rose-pink and sky-blue color-enhanced diamonds after the client asked for richer color. The inside engraving wording was also adjusted once, from "for my coral cat" to "for my cat coral."

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who wants a design with personality and a little whimsy, but refuses to treat that as a reason to compromise on quality or craftsmanship. It's especially right for a partner who knows exactly what their significant other loves — in this case, a specific cat — and wants that affection captured in something that will hold up for years, not just look good in a photo.

How it's made

Once the design was approved from the photorealistic render, the ring moved into production with a 3D-printed resin model created first to confirm the proportions of the cat head and band before any metal was committed. The resin was reviewed internally, then invested and cast in platinum, producing the raw ring in its final metal. After casting, the platinum was cleaned up and polished to a bright white finish on the shank, while the cat head surface was prepared for stone setting. The pave diamonds were set by hand across the head and ears, followed by the blue color-enhanced diamond eyes and the small pink diamond cluster forming the heart-shaped nose. The inside of the band was engraved last, in a light cursive script, once all stone-setting and polishing were complete so the engraving tool would not risk disturbing the set stones.

Key note

Platinum was chosen partly because its density holds pave-set stones more securely over time than a lighter white metal would in a design with this much surface stone coverage.

Pricing guidance

A sculptural pave-set figural ring in platinum with multiple colored diamond accents sits toward the higher end of custom ring pricing. Most of the baseline cost comes from the platinum itself and the labor of hand-setting dozens of small pave stones across a dimensional surface, rather than from any single stone. Color-enhanced diamond accents and the all-over pave coverage are the two biggest cost drivers beyond the metal choice.

Moves price up ↑

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Upgrading from 14k white gold to platinum, which is denser and more expensive by weight
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Choosing color-enhanced diamonds for the eyes and nose instead of standard colored gemstones
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Increasing pave stone coverage or stone size across the cat head and ears
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Adding a custom inside engraving in a specific font style
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Sourcing deeper, richer stone colors that require more selective cutting

Moves price down ↓

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Using 14k or 18k white gold instead of platinum
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Choosing standard aquamarine and pink tourmaline instead of color-enhanced diamonds
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Reducing pave coverage to just the eyes and nose area with a smooth polished head otherwise
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Scaling the cat head down further to reduce total stone count
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Skipping the inside engraving

Questions people ask

Can you make a ring shaped like an animal face with real gemstones?

Yes, figural animal-face rings like a cat, dog, or other pet likeness can be made with genuine pave-set diamonds or colored stones rather than cast-in details. The head is typically modeled in 3D first, reviewed as a render, then printed as a resin test piece before casting in metal. Stones are set by hand after casting, following the contours of the design. This approach lets the face stay detailed and dimensional while still using real stone-setting techniques.

What is the difference between color-enhanced diamonds and natural colored gemstones?

Color-enhanced diamonds are natural diamonds that have had their color intensified or altered through a treatment process, producing vivid blues, pinks, or other colors not typically found in nature at that saturation. They are diamonds in composition and hardness, so they wear the same as any other diamond. Natural colored gemstones like aquamarine or pink tourmaline are different minerals entirely, with their own hardness and durability profiles. Color-enhanced diamonds are often chosen when a client wants a more saturated, consistent color than natural colored stones can reliably offer at small sizes.

Why use platinum instead of white gold for a pave ring?

Platinum is denser and more durable than white gold, which matters most in a design with heavy pave stone coverage like a figural ring. The extra density helps hold small prongs more securely over years of daily wear. Platinum also keeps its white color permanently and never needs rhodium replating, unlike white gold. The tradeoff is cost and weight, since platinum is heavier and more expensive by volume than gold.

How long does it take to make a custom pave animal-face ring?

A piece like this typically takes about one week for the design phase, covering sketches and a 3D render for approval, followed by three to four weeks of production. Production includes gemstone sourcing, a resin test model, casting, stone setting, and finishing. Sourcing specific stone colors can add extra time if the first round of available stones isn't vibrant enough and a second search is needed. Rush timelines are sometimes possible but depend on gemstone availability.

Can gemstone colors be changed mid-production if I don't like the first options shown?

Yes, it's common for jewelers to source a few gemstone options and share photos before final sourcing, precisely so the color can be adjusted before anything is finalized. If the first batch of stones doesn't have the depth or saturation you want, a second round of sourcing can usually be done without restarting the whole process. This can occasionally extend the timeline slightly since better-matching stones may need to come from a different supplier. It's worth communicating specific preferences like "darker" or "richer" early so the sourcing team can calibrate quickly.

Can a ring like this be engraved on the inside of the band?

Yes, a short inscription can usually be added to the inside of the band, typically in a cursive or block font depending on preference. Space is limited, so very long phrases may need to be shortened to fit comfortably and remain legible. Engraving is usually done as the last production step, after stone setting and polishing are complete, to avoid any risk of disturbing the set stones. It's worth deciding on final wording early since changes after engraving has started are harder to accommodate.

Is a pave-set figural ring durable enough for everyday wear?

A well-constructed pave ring in platinum or gold can hold up to daily wear, though any heavily dimensional design with raised elements like ears or a protruding nose will be more exposed to knocks than a flat band. Platinum's density makes it more resistant to prongs wearing thin over time compared to softer metals. Regular inspection by a jeweler every year or two is a good idea for any pave setting to catch loose stones early. Activities involving heavy hand impact or tight gloves may accelerate wear on raised design elements.

What does a custom pave gemstone ring like this typically cost?

A figural pave ring with platinum and multiple colored diamond accents sits toward the higher end of custom ring pricing, largely because of the metal choice and the labor-intensive hand-setting of many small stones. Switching to white gold and standard colored gemstones instead of color-enhanced diamonds would bring the cost down meaningfully while keeping a similar look. The overall stone count and coverage area also significantly affect the final price. Getting a specific quote requires a design consultation since pricing depends on the exact stone sourcing and metal weight.