Announcing my Rhodolite

[Harriet]

Date: 4/30/2007 11:22:18 PM
Author: thing2of2
Let me add a third enabling opinion...I really like the Adwar split shank pave design you posted! It would look outstanding with the color of your rhodolite! Just don''t spend too much so you can still get that Trinity bangle!

If you can help me find a vintage one...

 

[Madam Bijoux]

That''s a beautiful stone! Congratulations!!

 

[Harriet]

Thank you! It also comes in pears, squares and ovals (as well as octagons and trilliants, which I don''t care for). I like it so much that I''d like to get in some siblings. Which of the cuts would complement what I have?

 

[dtnyc]

I think that the center stones for all of them would be prong set- and it looks like on 2 pages the side pave stuff would be prong set and on 2 other pages it would be channel set- and there are some settings that are split shank but no pave.

It''s REALLY tough to tell from the online catalogs- when I did my bezel halo pendant we looked at the catalogs in the jewelers because the pictures are better, you can look at multiple catalogs at once etc.
FYI- the cost to set my 1ct OEC in a WG halo pendant setting w/ .25 melee was 600 I believe- So using a cast setting you should definitely be able to do this for under 1k.

 

[Nicrez]

Hey Harriet!

Personally, I would wait for the HW earrings, and set the project up for a nice setting. Leon is not a must, as he can get pricey with melee work, but you can get it custom set if you so chose. I like split shank pave on larger stones, because it adds a drama to the size and the sparkle spices it up. But the split shanks I prefer are not the cast kind, but the ones that grow from stone edge to stone edge. Flowing lines... I wish I had a better picture of the ring I am posting. The sides are what do it justice. It's a diamond ring by Verdura from the past Sotheby's sale...

Generally, not a fan of cast settings. Too bulky and more metal than I like to see... my opinion is to get that stone set later but get it set well with micro pave work, and if necessary, shop around looking at settings. I hate rushing jewelry decision, but then again, that's me... I like my stuff to last and be classic, so it's not always easy to find right away...

But if you find a setting you like, PLEASE post!

 

[Harriet]

Thanks dtnyc and Nicrez! I should add that I''m in no hurry to set the stone (amazing right?).

Nicrez, I just called for you on my new thread.

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 4/30/2007 10:58:02 PM
Author: Harriet
You''re embarrassing me!

Embarassed? Ppshaw, be flattered!

 

[kohdy]

Harriet! What a beautiful stone you have!!! I love the deep color on your beautiful rhodolite! And that e-ring of yours... It is so stunning to look at!!!

 

[FireGoddess]

I love that Stuller 21935L split shank you posted - that would really make the color on the rhodolite pop even more.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/1/2007 1:02:38 PM
Author: kohdy
Harriet! What a beautiful stone you have!!! I love the deep color on your beautiful rhodolite! And that e-ring of yours... It is so stunning to look at!!!

Thanks, and thanks!

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/1/2007 1:10:30 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I love that Stuller 21935L split shank you posted - that would really make the color on the rhodolite pop even more.

I think it was Adwar. Do you know anything about their quality?

 

[asquareguy]

Date: 5/1/2007 10:13:35 AM
Author: Nicrez
Hey Harriet!

Personally, I would wait for the HW earrings, and set the project up for a nice setting. Leon is not a must, as he can get pricey with melee work, but you can get it custom set if you so chose. I like split shank pave on larger stones, because it adds a drama to the size and the sparkle spices it up. But the split shanks I prefer are not the cast kind, but the ones that grow from stone edge to stone edge. Flowing lines... I wish I had a better picture of the ring I am posting. The sides are what do it justice. It's a diamond ring by Verdura from the past Sotheby's sale...

Generally, not a fan of cast settings. Too bulky and more metal than I like to see... my opinion is to get that stone set later but get it set well with micro pave work, and if necessary, shop around looking at settings. I hate rushing jewelry decision, but then again, that's me... I like my stuff to last and be classic, so it's not always easy to find right away...

But if you find a setting you like, PLEASE post!

I LOVE Verdura's works, and their current ad campaign with drawings of their old pieces, with photos of their new pieces....what 's old is new again...beautiful !

Link to Verdura

(Check out the "Bespoke" category {the heading farthest to the right} for an example, could not get a photo to show here)

 

[Harriet]

Where, where, where?

 

[Skippy123]

Why not do a pendant? I think it would look gorgeous as a pendant with diamonds halo'd around it.

Yeah, why did you say your ering isn't mind clean today w/Brian? Just curious. It looks beautiful.

 

[Harriet]

Would pear drops, a haloed pave emarald ring and an oval necklace drop be overkill?

 

[Skippy123]

I don''t know? What do you think. I don''t think you should do the ring halo''d but if you are making the Rhodolite a pendant it would be gorgeous as a halo.

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 5/1/2007 9:49:48 AM
Author: Harriet

Date: 4/30/2007 11:22:18 PM

Author: thing2of2

Let me add a third enabling opinion...I really like the Adwar split shank pave design you posted! It would look outstanding with the color of your rhodolite! Just don''t spend too much so you can still get that Trinity bangle!

If you can help me find a vintage one...

Hahaha...I''ll keep my eyes open for you!

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/1/2007 11:32:14 PM
Author: Skippy123
Why not do a pendant? I think it would look gorgeous as a pendant with diamonds halo''d around it.

Yeah, why did you say your ering isn''t mind clean today w/Brian? Just curious. It looks beautiful.

It''s because I have a dirty mind. Kidding -- it''s just my type A-ness.

 

[Harriet]

Square Guy,
Ooh ... I''ll go take a look when I find the time. I think they have a boutique in New York now.

Thing 2 of 2,

 

[Skippy123]

I love the ring Nicerz posted. I wonder who makes it?

 

[Harriet]

Verdura.
You''re up already? What time is it in NM?

 

[Harriet]

My royal rhodolite is getting 2 pear-cut siblings. So, I''ll have a rhodolite emerald-cut ring and pear-cut drop jackets. Anything else I should add?

 

[dtnyc]

Date: 5/7/2007 11:15:26 PM
Author: Harriet
My royal rhodolite is getting 2 pear-cut siblings. So, I''ll have a rhodolite emerald-cut ring and pear-cut drop jackets. Anything else I should add?

I think ring w/ coordinating, but not matchy-matchy earrings will be fantastic-
I think a matching necklace might be a bit much! Think about celebs on the red carpet- it''s normally big earrings and something other than big necklace or big necklace and bracelet or ring.

Question because I have lost track- did you get or are you getting the HW earrings?
Did you consider just getting jackets that resemble the HW earrings made?
Thought I would ask since you seem to be on a jackets kick?

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/7/2007 11:21:25 PM
Author: dtnyc
I think ring w/ coordinating, but not matchy-matchy earrings will be fantastic-
I think a matching necklace might be a bit much! Think about celebs on the red carpet- it''s normally big earrings and something other than big necklace or big necklace and bracelet or ring.

Question because I have lost track- did you get or are you getting the HW earrings?
Did you consider just getting jackets that resemble the HW earrings made?
Thought I would ask since you seem to be on a jackets kick?

You''ll find out soon ...

 

[dtnyc]

Date: 5/7/2007 11:30:42 PM
Author: Harriet

Date: 5/7/2007 11:21:25 PM

Author: dtnyc

I think ring w/ coordinating, but not matchy-matchy earrings will be fantastic-

I think a matching necklace might be a bit much! Think about celebs on the red carpet- it''s normally big earrings and something other than big necklace or big necklace and bracelet or ring.


Question because I have lost track- did you get or are you getting the HW earrings?

Did you consider just getting jackets that resemble the HW earrings made?

Thought I would ask since you seem to be on a jackets kick?

You''ll find out soon ...

I only ask because your studs are so amazing- so if I was you I would just want to maximize them and wear them 24/7!

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 5/7/2007 11:15:26 PM
Author: Harriet
My royal rhodolite is getting 2 pear-cut siblings. So, I''ll have a rhodolite emerald-cut ring and pear-cut drop jackets. Anything else I should add?

Ohhh how fun. That is one gorgeous and fun color stone Harriet!

 

[Harriet]

dtnyc,
I do wear my studs a lot. P.S. Hope I didn''t offend you by not answering your question. I have something up my sleeve.

Neatfreak,
It is a beautiful stone. Should I add anything else?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/8/2007 8:59:34 AM
Author: Harriet
dtnyc,
I do wear my studs a lot. P.S. Hope I didn''t offend you by not answering your question. I have something up my sleeve.

*peeking up Harriet''s sleeve*

 

[Harriet]

Heehee.

 

[Harriet]

More royal rhodolites are on their way.