How do you prefer to set a cushion gemstone?

[haagen_dazs]

Just getting some ideas/opinions
HOw do you prefer to set a cushion gemstone eg sapphire
along the finger (north south) or perpendicular to the finger (east west)??
what if the gemstone is for a man''s ring that is set somewhat into the ring as oppose to being held up high on prong?

 

[Burberrygirl]

I like both n-s and e-w. I really like this n-s men's setting from The Natural Sapphire Company, link.

 

[chrono]

Something small, EW. Something large, NS.

 

[Arkteia]

I''d presume it also depends on the hand. If the fingers are shapely and slender (some men have beautiful hands!) then you could get away with either N-S or E-W. If the fingers are short and chubby, then N-S is better unless the stone is small and narrow.

 

[haagen_dazs]

Date: 2/1/2010 9:31:17 PM
Author: Burberrygirl
I like both n-s and e-w. I really like this n-s men''s setting from The Natural Sapphire Company, link.

nice.. thanks for this link.. but i an feeling more of a e-w style so that the ring will not be bulky. the thicker the man''s band, the more gold to fill up all that width = $$$$$$

 

[haagen_dazs]

Date: 2/1/2010 9:56:36 PM
Author: crasru
I''d presume it also depends on the hand. If the fingers are shapely and slender (some men have beautiful hands!) then you could get away with either N-S or E-W. If the fingers are short and chubby, then N-S is better unless the stone is small and narrow.

haha whats short and stubby for a man?
mine''s suppose to be size 8 and semi slender ...lol

 

[D&T]

Yes, love the E/W profile for a men''s ring.... so whatcha thinking of?

 

[haagen_dazs]

another option
but changing the square engraving into a cushion engraving in the middle of the top surface.hhaha

i actually dont know
i am always searching haha
there are not many out there that i actually think suits me.

this is one work in progress project.

 

[Largosmom]

For a square cushion, I like that ring...kite set would be nice.

Laura

 

[D&T]

had some time to look through for some mens' ring...

First row is from greenlakejewelry.com
and the second and bottom is from coffinandtrout.com

Just some ideas for you

 

[haagen_dazs]

Date: 2/1/2010 10:50:01 PM
Author: Largosmom
For a square cushion, I like that ring...kite set would be nice.


Laura

yeah but this might work for rectangle cushion
but i dont like that crazy gold design...><"

 

[Hest88]

Personally, I think center stones for men''s rings always look better e-w.

 

[Arkteia]

Date: 2/1/2010 10:16:20 PM
Author: haagen_dazs

Date: 2/1/2010 9:56:36 PM

Author: crasru

I''d presume it also depends on the hand. If the fingers are shapely and slender (some men have beautiful hands!) then you could get away with either N-S or E-W. If the fingers are short and chubby, then N-S is better unless the stone is small and narrow.

haha whats short and stubby for a man?

mine''s suppose to be size 8 and semi slender ...lol

Then yours are slim and shapely!

 

[Arkteia]

Date: 2/1/2010 11:01:34 PM
Author: D&T
had some time to look through for some mens'' ring...


First row is from greenlakejewelry.com

and the second and bottom is from coffinandtrout.com


Just some ideas for you

God, D@T, the second row is amazing. Really classy! And greenlakejewelry is 15 miles away from me! I have browsed through their website - not cheap, but they have good materials and if you choose something already made it might work.

 

[ma re]

To me, it would depend on a number of factors such as; size and shape of the hand, size and shape of fingers, size of the stone, color and tone of the stone, style of the ring, setting method implemented, choice of metal(s), use of side or accent stones... I know I''m not of much help here

 

[Largosmom]

So...like Mr Ma Re, I think it depends on the setting quite a bit. You might laugh...but a paper cutout on the finger might give you an idea of what looks good on yours...or lots of in-person shopping since the selection at any one shop is so slim for rings like this. Have you already found your stone...and is this a wedding band or right hand ring?

I tend to like the E-W settings or kite-set myself, but kite set on a rectangular stone would feel wonky to me unless the setting was particularly suited to it.

Laura

 

[Arcadian]

well Mark, do you have short and stubby fingers or long slender ones? My husband wears a size 10 but has a long slender fingers and jewelery looks fantastic on him (thats when I can get him to wear it)


Are you looking at a rectangular cushion or a square? You may want to go E/W instead of N/S in for a rectangular cushion All I can say is my husband personally likes chunkier jewelery because otherwise it looks too "girl like" (his words, not mine)



-A

 

[haagen_dazs]

i think my fingers are in between but more towards the longer slender side. i really love colours and am thinking of having this as a wedding band.
i am in the midst of considering a rectangle cushion blue sapphire

 

[Largosmom]

Well, all I can say is get the stone...then fit the setting to the stone...I did it backwards and am very happy with the end result, but I may have had a slightly larger stone had I done it right way round!

Looking forward to photos--and best wishes for the perfect ring.

Laura

 

[icekid]

I like N-S better, but I think E-W would also work well in a more masculine type of setting like you''re describing.

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 2/2/2010 4:39:59 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
i think my fingers are in between but more towards the longer slender side. i really love colours and am thinking of having this as a wedding band.
i am in the midst of considering a rectangle cushion blue sapphire

Nice! can''t wait to see it!


-A

 

[Stone Hunter]

I think that one way may look better on your fingers than the other. Now if you are setting it flush into a band I bet you could go either way. I really like the E/W look, it''s a bit trendy but classic IMO.

HTH

 

[Kismet]

Date: 2/2/2010 4:39:59 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
i think my fingers are in between but more towards the longer slender side. i really love colours and am thinking of having this as a wedding band.

i am in the midst of considering a rectangle cushion blue sapphire

Just in case you didn''t see the thread, we''re attempting to plan a March GTG in Boston. We can take you shopping and give advice in person.

 

[haagen_dazs]

OH AHH
when is this? i did not see the thread

i want to look at other people''s collections of nice cool gemstones..

haha

Date: 2/3/2010 11:11:37 AM
Author: Kismet

Date: 2/2/2010 4:39:59 PM

Author: haagen_dazs

i think my fingers are in between but more towards the longer slender side. i really love colours and am thinking of having this as a wedding band.


i am in the midst of considering a rectangle cushion blue sapphire

Just in case you didn''t see the thread, we''re attempting to plan a March GTG in Boston. We can take you shopping and give advice in person.

 

[Kismet]

Date: 2/3/2010 2:44:40 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
OH AHH

when is this? i did not see the thread


i want to look at other people''s collections of nice cool gemstones..


haha

You can find the thread here.