All sapphire engagement ring

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All sapphire engagement ring

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by smoothdemon » October 26th, 2007, 4:14 pm

Hi, I have been reading here for a while now and am ready to ask for opinions/help. I have decided on getting my girlfriend an all sapphire e-ring.

I have chosen this setting: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=202&rn=773&action=show_detail

The thing is, i want an all sapphire ring, or diamondless ring. So every diamond you see in the above setting will be a white sapphire. I have decided to buy a sapphire from http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com. what do you think of these:

1 - http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/nscnet/expandedstones.aspx?stoneid=B2209
2 - http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/nscnet/expandedstones.aspx?stoneid=B2260
3 - http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/nscnet/expandedstones.aspx?stoneid=B2262

Knox will unfortunately only set a ring with stones that are supplied by them because they don''t want to be responsible for damaging a stone that isn''t theirs. I am going to let them supply and set the white sapphires, but i want to personally choose the center stone. Any tips on what I ask from them on the white stones? and any ideas on where to get the center stone set, or what to look for in a jeweler to set it?

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by Diamond*Dana » October 26th, 2007, 4:14 pm

Pretty setting. Of the three sapphires that you posted, I like #2 the best. My reason is because I love the darker blues and that one appears more clear than #3. I have never purchased anything from NSC, but there have been several PS members with wonderful things to say about them.

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Evelina

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by Evelina » October 26th, 2007, 5:46 pm

An interesting choice. Good luck!

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by LadyAmythyst69 » October 26th, 2007, 6:57 pm

# 2 100%. It has the best color and clarity by far. It would be stunning in a ring!

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by Gypsy » October 26th, 2007, 6:57 pm

Call and confirm knox will set a sapphire in that setting for you, sometimes they don''t set colored stones in their settings.

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by Skippy » October 27th, 2007, 4:57 am

Date: 10/27/2007 12:57:24 AM
Author: LadyAmythyst69
# 2 100%. It has the best color and clarity by far. It would be stunning in a ring!

ditto. I wish I had an answer to your other questions.

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by smoothdemon » October 28th, 2007, 9:46 am

Thanks everybody for you feedback. I called Knox but they said they will only set sapphires they supply :/ They also mentioned I should aim to get a center stone between 4.9 to 5.1 mm in diameter. Does this mean the above sapphires won''t work or just won''t look as good. The ring will take 3 weeks to make, should i wait and see if any more sapphires pop up?

thanks again

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by marcy » October 28th, 2007, 9:54 am

I agree # 2 looks like the best sapphire. If Know won''t set anyone else''s stones they might be able to find one to your specs. I think they are recommending what size looks best nothing else. The ring is pretty and will nice with a sapphire in it.

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by colormyworld » October 28th, 2007, 10:04 am

Hi smooth.

I guess I go about making a ring a little diffrently than most. I like to find the stone first and then make the ring to fit the stone. Odd sizes, deep pavillions can make it hard to mount a colored stone in a pre-made setting. It also limets your choices
Good luck

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by diamondseeker2006 » October 28th, 2007, 4:07 pm

Date: 10/28/2007 3:46:20 PM
Author: smoothdemon
Thanks everybody for you feedback. I called Knox but they said they will only set sapphires they supply :/ They also mentioned I should aim to get a center stone between 4.9 to 5.1 mm in diameter. Does this mean the above sapphires won''t work or just won''t look as good. The ring will take 3 weeks to make, should i wait and see if any more sapphires pop up?

thanks again

It means you need to find a stone that is 4.9-5.1 to fit in that setting. I''d call NSC and tell them what you are looking for, and I''d ask them if they would set the sapphire for you.

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by smoothdemon » October 28th, 2007, 7:31 pm

Thats a good idea, I will call them tomorrow.

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by smoothdemon » November 5th, 2007, 12:43 pm

So I have been on the search for my perfect center stone:
---> 5mm round unheated medium blue sapphire eye clean or close to it with an excellent cut

I have about a week to make the decision since the semi-mount will be done by then. I have so far narrowed it down to the ones in the attached pic.

Some are cheaper than others, some are better cut, some took better photos, some are "better" blue...
Which one do you like???

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by E B » November 5th, 2007, 12:58 pm

I like #2 the most!

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by Selkie » November 5th, 2007, 2:14 pm

This is my order of preference (most to least):
3
2
1
4
5

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by SanDiegoLady » November 5th, 2007, 2:26 pm

Date: 11/5/2007 6:43:51 PM
Author: smoothdemon
So I have been on the search for my perfect center stone:
---> 5mm round unheated medium blue sapphire eye clean or close to it with an excellent cut

I have about a week to make the decision since the semi-mount will be done by then. I have so far narrowed it down to the ones in the attached pic.

Some are cheaper than others, some are better cut, some took better photos, some are ''better'' blue...
Which one do you like???

2,3,4,5,1

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by surfgirl » November 5th, 2007, 3:06 pm

I think 3 has more of that classic "Kashmir" look. Very electric blue but with a velvety look. Without a doubt, 3!!!

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smoothdemon

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by smoothdemon » November 5th, 2007, 3:22 pm

thanks everybody keep your opinions coming :)

I will let you all know my opinions on these in a little bit, and eventually tell you where they all came from...and which one I buy!

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wen104

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by wen104 » November 6th, 2007, 2:35 am

Ok now my opinion
#2 looks like the best cut and color and that is what I would pick.
#3
#1
#4
#5

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smoothdemon

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by smoothdemon » November 6th, 2007, 5:13 pm

Looks like #2 wins!

I was kind of leaning towards it and it was my sisters choice as well. #2 is an unlisted sapphire from http://www.aussiesapphire.com.au/. I have been in contact with Andrew for a while now and he has been more than helpful.

The thing is, in the photos, several of these sapphires are lit from behind and above which makes them seem lighter and brighter than they will look on a ring. Andrews was lit from the front so you are seeing a better representation of the color/brilliance, and it still looks good ;)

#3 came in a close second from the natural sapphire company

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Selkie

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by Selkie » November 6th, 2007, 5:45 pm

Looks like a good choice. I had difficulty choosing between 2 and 3 from the pics. Can''t wait to see the finished product!

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by diamondseeker2006 » November 8th, 2007, 3:12 pm

Oh, that one is gorgeous! I can''t wait to see the finished ring!

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