I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set it.

[hathalove]

Hi CSers.

Trying to decide how to set this pretty little stone. I will have to find the exact stats and leave a seperate comment. I think it is just shy of 5x7 ? Small but the teal color is so pretty. I don't have much of a budget right now but could also wait if you thought a nicer setting would serve it better. Tell me what you think. Both ring fingers are taken with daily rings. Right hand trinity and left hand rose bands.

I could see wearing this on my right hand middle finger? Maybe a bracelet? Maybe a pendent but I already wear 2 sometimes 3 necklaces at a time. Two don't ever come off. So... I guess that's why I am having trouble. Open to all golds especially in a ring since the trinity has all and it would sit next to it. I guess I could stack to but not sure how that would look.

I should add that I'm a little unsure of the size and that I really like everything else about it.

Here are pics of the stone. I'm not great at photos and light but you get the idea.

 

[Kelli]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

I'm no expert but I think it looks divine with the rose gold! And I've seen many rings stacked with trinity rings that I thought looked beautiful.

 

[dk168]

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East-West with 2 RB side stones, bezel set in a rose/yellow gold cigar band or similar?

Have a look at the rings on show at Julia Kay Taylor and see if any of them take your fancy.

[urlhttp://juliakaytaylor.com/rings.html][/url]

DK

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Okay it's an Afghani Tourmaline cut by Gene. I won't pretend to know who Gene is but I now he is respected here. I bought this preloved from a CSer Dimensions are 6.45x4.93x3.84mm

 

[boerumbiddy]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

I have something very similar:

DanielM of Etsy is putting it into something like this, but with a fleur de lys bail:

Suggestion: How about a pendant hanging from a tiny bar pin? Then you could wear it on the lapel of a jacket or even on your collar, as it is so delicate.

 

[boerumbiddy]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

P.S. Mine is also preloved, a zircon cut by Jeff Davies. I never thought I would be referring to cutters by their nicknames! It's like knowing who the bass player is on a jazz recording -- and just as important.

 

[chrono]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

You can wear it as a middle finger ring set EW between two bands (but is actually joined) as shown in picture 11466, which gives a bit more coverage and does not get in the way of your other 4th finger rings.

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Okay it's an Afghani Tourmaline cut by Gene. I won't pretend to know who Gene is but I now he is respected here. I bought this preloved from a CSer Dimensions are 6.45x4.93x3.84mm

I love this!

Hathalove, I know I'm a bit biased, but I love it against your skin tone - it sings! Its pops! It totally stands out and asks to be noticed. Interestingly, I thought the gold you were using in the photos was yellow and I was going to say that the stone looks green next to yellow gold...

 

[pregcurious]

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This is very pretty. I'm not usually a fan of YG, but I think it look so appropriate with the seed pearls and contrasts well with the blue.

 

[minousbijoux]

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It occurs to me that before folks start throwing out a ton of ideas for you, that you might want to give some guidance as to the type of jewelry you like - something with an antique sensibility? Ornate? Sleek and modern? Would you like diamonds like a halo or micropave? I have the hardest time deciding for me, which is why I typically don't get very far in setting.

 

[JewelFreak]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Whatever you decide on, I think it looks super with rose gold. It's a great color stone!

 

[dk168]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

East-West with 2 RB side stones, bezel set in a rose/yellow gold cigar band or similar?

Have a look at the rings on show at Julia Kay Taylor and see if any of them take your fancy.

http://juliakaytaylor.com/rings.html

DK

Link fixed.

DK

 

[FrekeChild]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Whatever you do, please set it in rose gold!

 

[smitcompton]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Hi,

Beautiful color, it packs a punch for a small stone. I also like rose gold.

Annette

 

[LD]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

It's a gorgeous gorgeous stone.

If it were mine, I'd set it N/South with a white diamond exactly the same size/shape on each side and all set in rose gold. Job done!

 

[Niel]

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Well I'm in love with that stone and rose gold. Amazing.

I just wanted to throw out that I recently bought a similar size stone for a family member. Its being set in a diamond zone setting.

They used one of the casts they already had, replacing the head with an ec head. The cost was extremely reasonable! And theyll do it in a different gold color if you ask too. Mine it two toned.

 

[pregcurious]

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That looks very nice Niel.

 

[Niel]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

That looks very nice Niel.

Thanks.

But there a few different ones I bet they could do. Swop out the heads and have them do the rose gold. If I remember right, it was like the setting price +250 ish.

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Okay it's an Afghani Tourmaline cut by Gene. I won't pretend to know who Gene is but I now he is respected here. I bought this preloved from a CSer Dimensions are 6.45x4.93x3.84mm

I love this!

Hathalove, I know I'm a bit biased, but I love it against your skin tone - it sings! Its pops! It totally stands out and asks to be noticed. Interestingly, I thought the gold you were using in the photos was yellow and I was going to say that the stone looks green next to yellow gold...

lol!!! I know isn't that funny. I didn't want to tell you that over the emails! No its rose gold both 14k and 18k! I think everyone agrees it should be gold

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

You can wear it as a middle finger ring set EW between two bands (but is actually joined) as shown in picture 11466, which gives a bit more coverage and does not get in the way of your other 4th finger rings.

I want to know what you mean... what is picture 11466?

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

You can wear it as a middle finger ring set EW between two bands (but is actually joined) as shown in picture 11466, which gives a bit more coverage and does not get in the way of your other 4th finger rings.

I want to know what you mean... what is picture 11466?

Look at the title under each of your pics - one of them has that number.

FYI: "Gene" is Gene Flanigan of Precisiongem.com. But I know that you knew that and were just pretending to make the new members feel at home

 

[Niel]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

You can wear it as a middle finger ring set EW between two bands (but is actually joined) as shown in picture 11466, which gives a bit more coverage and does not get in the way of your other 4th finger rings.

I want to know what you mean... what is picture 11466?

That's just the little caption of that one picture you posted its called "_11466"

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Minousbijoux is right. I didn't really give some details. I was in a rush this morning and then had to abandon my post temporarily for work.

I am confused with what I like most times... That being said I love classic, clean and feminine. I love delicate too hence the thin stacked bands and plain shank er. I actually really admire antique looking settings too and I love bezel settings. Like the double bezel settings that have no other stones? I am sure I am not describing that right.

But then there is always the limitations of the budget! I am going to say right now budget between $200-$400 which I know is not much.

So the beautiful ideas of setting it with traps or trillions which I would LOVE is not so realistic RIGHT NOW. Now I could wait and save and then set??

 

[hathalove]

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Duh its the number of my picture!! Thanks ladies

You know whats funny is I actually had that thought that it looked decent when I placed it there and snapped the shot!

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

You can wear it as a middle finger ring set EW between two bands (but is actually joined) as shown in picture 11466, which gives a bit more coverage and does not get in the way of your other 4th finger rings.

I want to know what you mean... what is picture 11466?

Look at the title under each of your pics - one of them has that number.

FYI: "Gene" is Gene Flanigan of Precisiongem.com. But I know that you knew that and were just pretending to make the new members feel at home

lol... Its like Jeff Davis. I can't pretend that I can look at his stone and say "oh beautiful, love Jeff's cuts" or "I never make his drops on time" or "or someone always beats me to those Gene stones"... I just knew that it was something special and you made it so easy!

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Well the good news is that you are in really good hands here. If there has ever been a group that can perform miracles re price and quality and lovely design, it is PSers! Frekechild is amazing at design. Another one is LD. I can't remember whether you've already had a look at the pinned thread for finished pieces, but designs there run the gambit from gorgeous antique rings, to gypsy set and bezels and everything in between. It looks like rose gold is a go (and knowing that stone intimately, I would agree 100%), so then it would be good to think about what other elements you'd like, and whether you want a big presence or something more delicate.

 

[hathalove]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Well the good news is that you are in really good hands here. If there has ever been a group that can perform miracles re price and quality and lovely design, it is PSers! Frekechild is amazing at design. Another one is LD. I can't remember whether you've already had a look at the pinned thread for finished pieces, but designs there run the gambit from gorgeous antique rings, to gypsy set and bezels and everything in between. It looks like rose gold is a go (and knowing that stone intimately, I would agree 100%), so then it would be good to think about what other elements you'd like, and whether you want a big presence or something more delicate.

Would you have waited for a bigger budget to do side diamonds? Also from what you know about colored stones in general and knowing this stone do you think it is okay to bezel it? First thing that popped into my mind was a rose gold bezel diamond halo or the traps/trillions like the ring that another CSer just made with i think a tourmaline or emerald? Hers was pronged and much bigger though. Also what about a plain bezel with plain band... do you think that would take away from the stone at all? Ring has to be comfortable no matter what and I like making things that can be worn frequently/regularly because why spend the money if you can't take it out to play.

 

[NKOTB]

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Lovely stone! I'm a sucker for that colour, and for Gene's cutting. I would suggest that if you don't find a setting that makes you swoon now, that you wait until you do.

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Lovely stone! I'm a sucker for that colour, and for Gene's cutting. I would suggest that if you don't find a setting that makes you swoon now, that you wait until you do.

Smart. Fwiw, due to the sleek and elegant cutting on this stone, I would suggest not a halo and stuff, but simple side stones, if that appeals. When you are ready, and have some idea of what shape you would want for side diamonds (I'm assuming diamonds), you can even place a listing on LT explaining what you seek.

 

[Jereni]

Re: I have a little teal stone. Please suggest how to set i

Everyone else has already made such good suggestions, so I'll just chime in that I love the stone. Really pretty color.