Rings on a hand, from a photo of the ring alone.
A ring in its box tells a buyer little about how wide the band is or how high the stone stands on a finger. Herofab shows the ring worn on the hand of a studio model, in a close frame, and is briefed to keep the stone, the setting and the metal.
What a ring image is checked for.
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Stone and setting
The centre stone has a cut, a colour and a number of claws holding it; a halo or side stones have a count. Compare all of these with the ring itself. A setting with four claws must not gain two, and an oval stone must not turn round.
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Band width and profile
A fine wire band, a wide signet shoulder, a twisted or milgrain edge: the band is what the finger shows most of. Check its width against the real ring and see that an engraved or textured surface was not smoothed away.
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Metal colour
Yellow gold, rose gold, silver and platinum tones shift easily under warm light. Herofab is briefed to keep the colour in the photo, so the source should be shot in neutral daylight and the result compared with the ring held beside the screen.
Photographing a ring for a worn image.
- Stand the ring upright in a slit cut in white card, or lay it on a matte surface, with the stone or the face of the ring turned to the camera.
- Keep fingers out of the picture; a ring photographed on a hand has part of its band hidden, and the hidden part cannot be copied faithfully.
- Move close enough for the ring to fill a good share of the frame, tap to focus on the stone, and add a detail close-up of the setting from the side.
Virtual try-on for rings, answered.
Does the image show the ring size?
No. The ring is shown on a synthetic model's hand to convey style and proportion; it is not a measurement of how a given size fits a finger. Ring size, band width and stone dimensions belong in the listing text.
Will an engraving or a hallmark stay readable?
Lettering on a ring is among the smallest text any product carries. Herofab is briefed to keep the piece as photographed, yet engraving on the outside of the band should be read at full size before publishing; marks inside the band are out of sight when worn.
Can a signet or band ring without a stone be used?
Yes. The ring category covers plain bands and signets as well as stone rings. With no stone to anchor the eye, the surface finish carries the image: check that a brushed band has not become polished and that a flat signet face kept its outline.
How much does it cost?
5 credits per image, plus one credit for 4K. The cost is shown before you generate, and if a job fails the credits are returned. The 20 free credits at sign-up cover 4 images with this tool.
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