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How would you set this diamond? |
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| P: 12/18/2008 1:30:57 PM | |
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
I couldn't convince hubby on the 2.21 oec, but I had this baby in fall back position. It is a 1.07 M antique cut stone that is beautiful. It is currently set in a modern bridge type setting that is an interesting counterpoint to the vintage stone, but I'm looking at eventually resetting it as an RHR. I'd like to bezel or prong it in yellow gold to bring out the color. Combining it with colored stones is intriguing. Other than that, I'm pretty open, although I usually find that for me Less is More. I'd love to hear/see your ideas. 
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:30:57 PM | |
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| P: 12/18/2008 1:35:56 PM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,227 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Thats a beauty!!!
 Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:35:56 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:38:14 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Here's a pic that shows more of its body color.
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:38:14 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:42:33 PM | |
Circe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,834 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2007 |
Gorgeous stone! Could it maybe have some florescence? As for how to set it ... hm. I'd be seriously tempted by the prospect of something like Coatimundi's gorgeous James Meyer bezel, maybe in a rich, buttery, high karat yellow gold? Possibly with a "cup" beneath the stone to enhance the color even further?
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:42:33 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:43:25 PM | |
Winks_Elf Ideal Rock Total Posts: 860 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2008 |
Since it is an antique cut, I personally would go for something with a more vintage flavor. Perhaps a nice two-tone mounting, like fishtail prongs? You already have a halo, or I would suggest one with a yellow gold bezel.
Melissa |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:43:25 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:43:50 PM | |
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Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,227 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Date: 12/18/2008 1:42:33 PM Author: Circe Gorgeous stone! Could it maybe have some florescence? As for how to set it ... hm. I'd be seriously tempted by the prospect of something like Coatimundi's gorgeous James Meyer bezel, maybe in a rich, buttery, high karat yellow gold? Possibly with a 'cup' beneath the stone to enhance the color even further? YES YES YES!!!!! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:43:50 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:46:52 PM | |
DiamanteBlu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005 |
Date: 12/18/2008 1:43:50 PM Author: Lorelei Date: 12/18/2008 1:42:33 PM Author: Circe Gorgeous stone! Could it maybe have some florescence? As for how to set it ... hm. I'd be seriously tempted by the prospect of something like Coatimundi's gorgeous James Meyer bezel, maybe in a rich, buttery, high karat yellow gold? Possibly with a 'cup' beneath the stone to enhance the color even further? YES YES YES!!!!! I echo the sentiment. In fact, a Meyer bezel was my first thought and when I went to post I saw it had already been suggested - twice! LOL! ============================ |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:46:52 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:48:20 PM | |
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DiamanteBlu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005 |
Date: 12/18/2008 1:43:25 PM Author: Winks_Elf Since it is an antique cut, I personally would go for something with a more vintage flavor. Perhaps a nice two-tone mounting, like fishtail prongs? You already have a halo, or I would suggest one with a yellow gold bezel. Hey there! Good to see you! ============================ |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:48:20 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 1:51:29 PM | |
Sparkalicious Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,719 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 11/22/2007 |
Date: 12/18/2008 1:43:50 PM Author: Lorelei Date: 12/18/2008 1:42:33 PM Author: Circe Gorgeous stone! Could it maybe have some florescence? As for how to set it ... hm. I'd be seriously tempted by the prospect of something like Coatimundi's gorgeous James Meyer bezel, maybe in a rich, buttery, high karat yellow gold? Possibly with a 'cup' beneath the stone to enhance the color even further? YES YES YES!!!!! What a fabulously delicious idea. It would be amazing! Hi DB!! Long time no see ... 
* Too much of a good thing can be wonderful * ~ Mae West |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 1:51:29 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 2:12:52 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Hey gals! Thanks, I love James Meyer. I'm off to surf their site. And Melissa's right, I don't want to go diamond bezel since I have my bevK. I saw this beauty on Fay Cullen's site and was smitten. Who might be able to do something like this?
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 2:12:52 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 2:21:21 PM | |
~*Alexis*~ Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,732 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 2/10/2006 |
I would pair that baby with some blue sapphires!! Some half moons would be great in a two tone setting with some filligree detail on it.... where did you get the stone? ~*Alexis*~ |
| Posted: 12/18/2008 2:21:21 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 2:29:14 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
This was initially an ebay find. And individual was selling this ring of her grandmother's. I wish I still had the original listing photo because this thing was butt ugly, and filthy to boot!! No one bid on it at all, so I sent an offer in and she accepted. I took it in to my jeweler and he was amazed. I was toying with sending it in to GIA to have it graded, but I ended up selling the unset stone this summer to fund a reroofing of our house. Short story long, the buyer had some financial difficulties so I'm buying it back. Here is the stone in its original setting.
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 2:29:14 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 2:48:43 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
I think this looks like Coati's ring. It would be beautiful with the yellow oec, wouldn't it?
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 2:48:43 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 2:50:28 PM | |
beach Ideal Rock Total Posts: 690 Last Post: 7/5/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2007 |
James Meyer for sure. He is backed up until about late January now but his work is well worth the wait.
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 2:50:28 PM | |
| P: 12/18/2008 4:35:33 PM | |
beechezz Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,177 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 10/15/2008 |
I love this stone, it's fascinating. I like the idea of a setting like Coati's too! Can't wait to see it when it is done!
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| Posted: 12/18/2008 4:35:33 PM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:20:21 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Anybody else have possible suggestions?
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:20:21 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:31:37 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
What about just a basic Leon solitaire with the deep yellow gold basket ala Snoop?
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:31:37 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:34:14 AM | |
Mrs W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 606 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 9/21/2008 |
Something like this but with pave too This would look good too Breann |
| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:34:14 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:39:14 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
That split shank is lovely!! And I don't think it needs the extra pave. Is that a mount they have available?
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:39:14 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:43:28 AM | |
NeverEndingUpgrade Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,536 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007 |
This is my current favorite antique style (from Beverley K). You could do the center prong part in YG maybe:
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:43:28 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:50:29 AM | |
arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008 |
Oh upgradeable, that is a stunning stone ! I'm so jealous, a JM ring with an OEC is currently my dream project! So obviously I second that idea. Even maybe having some little coloured sapphs to accentuate the colour of the centre. This is one of my faves, but have it in 18k yellow gold..   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran |
| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:50:29 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:53:20 AM | |
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arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008 |
However, I really like your Fay Cullen idea too. Are you interested in an antique repro style? JBEG are great at sourcing / creating those.. Something like this would be awesome with your stone..If your fond of it I have more pics/profile etc..  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran |
| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:53:20 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:55:29 AM | |
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,579 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008 |
What a gorgeous stone! I love that last setting!
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:55:29 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 9:55:54 AM | |
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arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008 |
And it may not be for everyone, but I'm loving this setting at the moment. This one has rose and green gold, but of course could be changed to yellow.. Can't wait to see what you decide, so exciting   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran |
| Posted: 12/19/2008 9:55:54 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:03:48 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Both of those are beautiful, arjuna! I think I like the first better just because it showcases the stone more. Mine stone only measures just above 6mm in diameter, so less is more. I don't want pave. A couple of accent stones would be okay, but nothing too blingy.
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:03:48 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:06:13 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Here is the current setting.
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:06:13 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:32:50 AM | |
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NeverEndingUpgrade Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,536 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007 |
That setting is cool! Upgradable, are you in Dallas?
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:32:50 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:38:49 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
North Dallas: Oklahoma 
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:38:49 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:44:24 AM | |
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NeverEndingUpgrade Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,536 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007 |
LOL, let's meet up somewhere on I75 so I can see your pretty!
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:44:24 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 10:47:31 AM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Well, you could come up to watch the Orange Bowl!!!!
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| Posted: 12/19/2008 10:47:31 AM | |
| P: 12/19/2008 3:46:51 PM | |
AprilBaby Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,256 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2008 |
All the settings shown already are gorgeous but I think the JM is the best choice!
"Time is not what you think. Dying? Not the end of everything. We think it is. But what happens on earth is only the beginning." -Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven |
| Posted: 12/19/2008 3:46:51 PM | |
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