High-end Retouch of Jewelry Ring: Emerald and Diamonds in Pink

This project demonstrates the capabilities of high-end jewelry retouching.

My task was to make the shot perfect for a premium catalog while preserving the naturalness of the stones and metal.
Key completed stages:
Deep cleaning: Removal of the tiniest micro-scratches, dust, and casting defects from the surface of rose gold.

Focus stacking: Combining several shots to ensure perfect sharpness of both the central emerald and the side diamonds, as well as the entire setting.

Working with stones:
Emphasizing the depth and clarity of the oval emerald, enhancing the play of internal facets.
Maximizing the "fire" and sparkle of the small diamonds.
Highlight correction (Dodging & Burning): Creating a soft light-shadow pattern to give the product the right, expensive volume.

Perfect background and shadow: Cleaning the background, creating a soft reflection to complete the effect.