Aquamarine setting ideas

[OUpearlgirl]

I met Upgradable today, and we popped into a local jewelry store. The owner brought out a tray filled with aquamarine''s.. I fell absolutely in love with one of them. I haven''t bought it yet, but I''m leaning toward purchasing it. It''s a 2.7 ct emerald cut. Any setting ideas for this beauty? It definitely has a heavy underbelly, which I happen to love.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

 

[D&T]

one of my favorite look by Wink Jones -

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Oooh wow! I like that a LOT!

 

[Upgradable]

I corrupted her!

I really like the example that D&T posted, distinctive but still classic..... just like you!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

OUPeargirl, what kind of budget do you have for the setting? That EC aqua is just lovely, by the way!












Upgradeable, you're a terrible enabler!!!!!!

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[Upgradable]

The color is just stunning! It has such a beautiful aqua face. And the cut is gorgeous!!! There is absolutely NO WINDOWING! It''s the prettiest aqua I''ve ever seen, and the size is perfect on her finger.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

For the setting, probably no more than $500... But I''d like to keep it as cheap as possible... Also, I love all things classic and simple, but I''m definitely open to any ideas!


I told the BF about it and he wants to check it out next time he visits... Soooo looks like he might be getting it for me! I feel bad because I wasn''t telling him so that he''d buy it for me.. But I''ll take it!

 

[geoffreysnow]

It''s too rich for my blood but this is the perfect way to set an aquamarine

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Oooh I was trying to find that thread! Thank you!

I'm already saving pictures with ideas and the stone isn't even mine yet!

Is $500 a manageable budget? It doesn't have to be it's forever setting, but at the same time if that's not enough for something nice, I'd rather wait and save!

ETA: I'm looking for white gold and nothing too intricate!

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Date: 7/20/2009 6:34:45 PM
Author: Upgradable
The color is just stunning! It has such a beautiful aqua face. And the cut is gorgeous!!! There is absolutely NO WINDOWING! It''s the prettiest aqua I''ve ever seen, and the size is perfect on her finger.

Enabler! Enabler!

It really is so gorgeous though.

 

[Upgradable]

A Vatche x-prong would be perfection!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 7/20/2009 7:26:12 PM
Author: OUpeargirl
Oooh I was trying to find that thread! Thank you!

I''m already saving pictures with ideas and the stone isn''t even mine yet!

Is $500 a manageable budget? It doesn''t have to be it''s forever setting, but at the same time if that''s not enough for something nice, I''d rather wait and save!

ETA: I''m looking for white gold and nothing too intricate!

A little over your budget, but I big puffy heart this setting for an aqua!

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/-Full-of-Surprises--Diamond-Engagement-Ring_1345.htm

 

[geoffreysnow]

Sally at hearts of water on etsy quoted me a very reasonable price within your budget for a handmade ring in white gold similar to that leon I posted above. She said hers aren''t cast and they''re made by skilled artisans with years of experience. The only thing is you''d have to either send your gem to them or have a local jeweler set it after they send the setting to you. She was adamant they could reproduce the setting no problem but I ended up putting that project on hold so I didn''t get to see it made.

This style is kind of similar to what I had in mind.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

I just bought this setting for my EC sapphire, and he makes it in different sizes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/EMERALD-5-7-SOLID-14k-W-GOLD-VS-DIAMOND-SEMI-MOUNT-RING_W0QQitemZ270429986469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones?hash=item3ef6e21ea5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30

 

[LaurenThePartier]

I really like this one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/EMERALD-6-8-SOLID-14k-W-GOLD-VS-DIAMOND-SEMI-MOUNT-RING_W0QQitemZ270428178325QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones?hash=item3ef6c68795&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A3%7C294%3A30

 

[OUpearlgirl]

OOOOoooohh! LTP, I love the one you got for your sapphire... It''s so delicate and pretty!

giraffecushion- That setting is also really pretty! I can totally see it in a simple split shank like that.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Baguette shoulders . . . I wish I had a stone to fill this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-7-EMERALD-CUT-Diamond-Solid-18K-Gold-Semi-Mount-Ring_W0QQitemZ120448046802QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDiamond_Solitaire_with_Accents?hash=item1c0b4356d2&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30

 

[Upgradable]

Date: 7/20/2009 7:34:48 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 7/20/2009 7:26:12 PM
Author: OUpeargirl
Oooh I was trying to find that thread! Thank you!

I''m already saving pictures with ideas and the stone isn''t even mine yet!

Is $500 a manageable budget? It doesn''t have to be it''s forever setting, but at the same time if that''s not enough for something nice, I''d rather wait and save!

ETA: I''m looking for white gold and nothing too intricate!

A little over your budget, but I big puffy heart this setting for an aqua!

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/-Full-of-Surprises--Diamond-Engagement-Ring_1345.htm

Not by much...... and Lordy, that''s a beaut!!

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Date: 7/20/2009 8:28:57 PM
Author: Upgradable

Date: 7/20/2009 7:34:48 PM

Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 7/20/2009 7:26:12 PM

Author: OUpeargirl

Oooh I was trying to find that thread! Thank you!


I''m already saving pictures with ideas and the stone isn''t even mine yet!


Is $500 a manageable budget? It doesn''t have to be it''s forever setting, but at the same time if that''s not enough for something nice, I''d rather wait and save!


ETA: I''m looking for white gold and nothing too intricate!

A little over your budget, but I big puffy heart this setting for an aqua!


http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/-Full-of-Surprises--Diamond-Engagement-Ring_1345.htm

Not by much...... and Lordy, that''s a beaut!!

Somehow missed this! I love it!!

Thank you ladies sooo much!

 

[D&T]

here is the other mistral setting by Sally that I''ve also bookmarked, it''s gorgeous. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21344123

 

[Upgradable]

WOW!!!!! And you thought I was an enabler!!! I love the slightly split shank pave one LTP posted AND the rose gold split shank E/W just posted.

Do you remember the mauvish amethyst we saw? That would look killer in that mounting!!

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Oh gosh ladies.... Now I feel like I HAVE to have it!! I had contemplated finally starting on my first project of my own, and now I definitely think it may need to get underway..

Thank you so much for posting these ideas! You have all nailed my taste down to a T! D&T.... that setting is to die for!!

 

[Stone Hunter]

Well I love the Aqua on your hand and I love the Mistral setting. So if you wanted E/W I''d go with that one. The Aqua''s color looks just lovely and so whatever setting you pick I think you have a winner.

HTH

 

[ma re]

To help you narrow down the setting choices; it seems to me when an EC is set E-W, it gives a more casual "vibe", but most of those set N-S feel more formal. So think about how you''d make the best use of it and have fun

 

[Ellen]

Oh my! That Aqua is one of the prettiest I've ever seen on here!

We may have to change your name to OUAquagirl.

Seriously, it's gorgeous, and a great size too! Considering what you said you liked stylewise, and your budget, I would pick this one that DT suggested. Perfect! It would let that beautiful stone have center stage, which I'm always for.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21344123


Of course, this is assuming you get it!! (hope so)

And thank you gc!

 

[marcy]

Wow, what a beauty! I like many of the suggestions but I tend to prefer a setting with some diamond accents.

 

[fierypyropixy]

I just got aqua envy . . . that is a gorgeous stone and a fantastic size on your hand!

I''m planning on doing that E/W Sally setting for my asscher too . . . Sally has been really friendly this far. Can''t wait to see it!

 

[Miscka]

OU it''s GORGEOUS!!!!! I 100% vote for the Mistral setting...I am longing for one of Sally''s pieces, she does great things!

Congrats on finding such a beauty!

 

[arjunajane]

Hi OU -
I would absolutely consult Julia Kay Taylor through etsy..
a number of folks have her making custom projects lately (including two
from me) - she is highly skilled, personable and prices are v. reasonable.

I'm confident she could do a solitaire for that lovely aqua in WG for your budget.

Here is her etsy shop - check out all the PS'ers projects in finished sales..

and here is her site
for a look-see.

I'm also a huge fan of Sally, but this may be a good alternative if you're
not comfortable sending it to THI.

I'm very fond of your new aqua!

eta. link to etsy thread with pics of Julia's work.