How to set this shape?

[Porridge]

I bought this beautiful rhodolite garnet from Gary Braun last month.

It''s stunning in real life. A little dark, but thats garnets and it throws out gorgeous flashes of shocking raspberry red. The cutting is, of course, superb and Gary was a pleasure to deal with.

Anywho, I''m looking to set it. I was thinking of something simple like this band from LOGR (lil wider maybe).

Problem is, with the shape of the stone, where would the prongs go? I guess I''d have to go for split prongs? I don''t have a huge choice of jewelers nearby, only one really, and prices are so sky high here in Ireland that I''d prefer LOGR if possible.

Any ideas?

 

[innerkitten]

Hmmm well I guess something made for a square cushion with prongs. And maybe a jeweler could work with the prongs a bit to make it work if your worried.

 

[RockHugger]

Im not sure about the setting...I would also think double prong.

As for the stone...I am LOVIN the color. Any RL shots?

 

[innerkitten]

How about something sort of like this?
http://www.uniquesettings.com/product/view/2469

 

[LD]

I bought a Zircon from Gene in a similar cut except more elongated. I put it in a setting for an emerald cut and the prongs go over the straight bits between 1 and 2 o''clock, 11 and 10 o''clock. You would probably be safer with a setting for a cushion cut I think.

 

[Michael_E]

I''d suggest giving the corners a bit more protection. The attached picture shows a stock commercial chevron head which I beaded in order to make a very petite set of three beads holding the stone in place. It looked a little like a vintage fishtail setting from the top. The beauty of using these stock commercial pieces and modifying them is that you can use any band that you''d like and tailor the cost to whatever makes sense for you, (meaning thin or wide, diamonds...or not). If your local bench jewelers can get these kind of parts in Ireland, they can make some very nice stuff at very competitive prices.

 

[Porridge]

thanks Innerkitten, that''s what I was thinking too. Hopefully a jeweler could move or reset the prongs, that''s what I don''t know. I guess I could always e-mail LOGR and ask them. That setting is nice but I was thinking as simple as possible, just a plain band with prongs.

LovingDiamonds - ah, that''s a good idea. I presume it would be secure that way? I just looked back at your pics. I think that could work. I will e-mail LOGR. Thanks!

Rockhugger - RL pics is a tall order! haha. The only operational camera I own is my iPhone. I am entirely hopeless as taking pictures of sparklies. These don''t do it any justice at all, but I gave it a shot (pun intended

) here ya go:

An idea of the raspberry red flashes. Much darker than what I see but closest to real life out of the three pics :

It actually shifts colour quite a bit in fluorescent lighting:

Good idea of shape, crap representation of colour:

Ugh, totally inaccurate pics. I can''t promise to ever get good at taking photos, but some day I will get a friend who is to do it for me!

 

[Porridge]

Ooh, Michael, that''s perfect, spot on, exactomondo what I want. Bingo. Search over folks!

I don''t know if my local jeweler would be able to do that if I''m honest, but it can''t hurt to ask. Keep an eye on your inbox

 

[Stone Hunter]

Very cool cut.

And I like it much better in the setting you picked than in the LOGR setting. Good luck finding a setting and jeweler near you!

TFS!!

 

[Porridge]

Thanks Stonehunter! Watch this space...

 

[ma re]

It''s a very nice stone, looking forward to see what you do with it!

 

[oddoneout]

I''m hesitant to buy more unusual shapes just because I know they''d be hard to find a setting for. I still really like the unique shapes though. Good luck with finding a setting. The garnet is beautiful.

 

[chrono]

Date: 2/25/2010 8:05:11 AM
Author: oddoneout
I''m hesitant to buy more unusual shapes just because I know they''d be hard to find a setting for. I still really like the unique shapes though. Good luck with finding a setting. The garnet is beautiful.

Same here; I’d hate to go custom for an inexpensive stone but they are surely nice to look at. I’d probably go with a cushion setting that has double prongs. This way, it’s protect the corners a little better.

 

[Arkteia]

Date: 2/25/2010 8:28:15 AM
Author: Chrono

Date: 2/25/2010 8:05:11 AM
Author: oddoneout
I''m hesitant to buy more unusual shapes just because I know they''d be hard to find a setting for. I still really like the unique shapes though. Good luck with finding a setting. The garnet is beautiful.

Same here; I’d hate to go custom for an inexpensive stone but they are surely nice to look at. I’d probably go with a cushion setting that has double prongs. This way, it’s protect the corners a little better.

So...where do you draw a line between expensive and inexpensive?

And the stone is beautiful! I was watching it on Gary''s website but I bought a garnet and it is still lying in my box unset. Which bothers me.

 

[chrono]

Date: 2/25/2010 11:35:43 AM
Author: crasru

Date: 2/25/2010 8:28:15 AM
Author: Chrono

Same here; I’d hate to go custom for an inexpensive stone but they are surely nice to look at. I’d probably go with a cushion setting that has double prongs. This way, it’s protect the corners a little better.

So...where do you draw a line between expensive and inexpensive?

And the stone is beautiful! I was watching it on Gary''s website but I bought a garnet and it is still lying in my box unset. Which bothers me.

That is a personal determination for every individual.

 

[RevolutionGems]

Porridge,
I think it should be set in something skin-toned, featuring 5 finger-like prongs with reinforced tips. Something that is somewhat larger than the stone. Something like....oh...I don''t know...my hand. I think it would look quite nice there. Difficult to wear around town though...

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 2/24/2010 7:13:45 PM
Author: Porridge
Thanks Stonehunter! Watch this space...

Watching....hoping you''ll find that setting at a good price...

 

[Dreamer_D]

Could a setting made for a princess diamond be sued? Or, if it was a stock setting, could you have a custom hed made? That would keep the cost down.

I''d love to see it in a bezel.