PT Mahenge set

[NKOTB]

So, I had started another thread a while back, asking about opinions for side stones for a 3-stone ring for this spinel. A nice preloved setting ended up listed, that I thought might work, and lo and behold, it did (with a bit of tweaking)! I am very happy to be able to look at this lovely stone on a more regular basis.

Here are some quick iPhone shots, outside on a cloudy day, and various lighting inside. I'll need to get a diffused sunlight shot whenever the sun comes out.

Spinel is cut by Peter Torraca, 1.45ct., 5.55x6.65x4.5mm.

 

[NKOTB]

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[NKOTB]

The sun actually came out today!

 

[chrono]

Perfection! The shape and size and colour all works together beautifully. It's like a cross between a split shank and a 3 stone baguette setting.

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks, Chrono! I am happy with how it turned out. I wasn't sure, at first, if it sat too high for my liking, but I've gotten more used to it since yesterday.

 

[minousbijoux]

"Good Morning, May I Take Your Order?"

ME: "Yes, I'll have two of those Mahenge rings - to go, please"

It really looks amazing. Excellent job!

 

[innerkitten]

I remember your older post. The finished product looks great. Congratulations!

 

[JewelFreak]

What a piece of luck to find such a perfect setting for it on DB. It's gorgeous. What kind of tweaking did you have to do?

--- Laurie

 

[athenaworth]

God this is so gorgeous!!! I can haz???

 

[LD]

Love it for all the reasons Chrono has said. As for sitting high? It actually looks quite close to your hand so I was really surprised that you were concerned about the height. It's lovely!

 

[erinl]

What a beautiful ring!

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks Minou, innerkitten, and erin!

Laurie - thanks! The spinel is a bit bottom heavy, so the metal needed some grinding, and the prongs needed to be split further, from what I gather(?).

Athena - ha! Get your own gorgeous Mahenge ring. Oh, wait a minute... (and thanks. )

LD - thanks! You are right, it's not really that high. Just a little different than I was used to.

 

[JewelFreak]

Glad the work could be done. It's a find, NKOTB! I keep coming back & drooling over it -- did I get it all slimy?

--- Laurie

 

[NKOTB]

Glad the work could be done. It's a find, NKOTB! I keep coming back & drooling over it -- did I get it all slimy?

--- Laurie

Ha - not that I've noticed! I am lucky to have a guy who works with coloured stones so close to my work. He's certainly got his work cut out for him over the next while!

 

[y2kitty]

Just beautiful.

 

[derbygal]

Really lovely shade of hot pink! I want one!

 

[wordie89]

I like the setting so much better with the spinel. It looks wonderful. Its nice when things work out (with a little tweaking!)

 

[Justin_Cutter]

I love it! Absolutely beautiful!
~Justin

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks Justin, wordie, derbygal, and herekittykitty!

 

[Indylady]

Gorgeous!!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

It is beautiful!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Oh so lovely!

cheers--Sharon

 

[woofmama]

Beautiful ring! Enjoy!

 

[stargurl78]

Gorgeous stone and I love the setting!

 

[AprilBaby]

Stunning!!!

 

[Rosebloom]

Just beautiful!!

 

[rosetta]

Oh me likey very much!!

 

[Laila619]

Gorgeous!! The setting is perfect!

 

[Starzin]

Lovely new home for a beautiful stone. Congratulations NKOTB I hope it gives you constant pleasure

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks IndyLady, Lisa, Sharon, woofmama, stargurl, AprilBaby, Rosebloom, rosetta, Laila, and Starzin (and yes, so far, so good on the "constant pleasure" thing).