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Setting my Spessartite

P: 9/13/2008 10:58:51 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I'm ready to embark on this project (the tsavorite earrings design is not yet complete). You ladies have given me a number of ideas already. Any more? Leon wants trapezoid sides, but I pooh-poohed him. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 10:58:51 PM

There are 91 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 9/13/2008 11:01:41 PM
PrecisionGem Cut Rock Total Posts: 475 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/28/2004	Is that one of the spessartites from the new find in Tanzania? I just talked with one of bigger dealers I buy from in Kenya yesterday, and he told me the Tanzania spessartite find is dried up. It only lasted about 9 months. Gene www.precisiongem.com
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:01:41 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:05:02 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Hi G(?), Yes, it is. I heard the same thing as well. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:05:02 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:07:58 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,435 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	What sides are you going to put in Harriet??? ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:07:58 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:13:49 PM
iluvcarats Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,903 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2008	What about something really modern like this Alex Sepkus with natural colored yellow, orange and brown diamonds?
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:13:49 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:15:40 PM
Miranda Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,042 Last Post: 9/24/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2006	What do you want style wise? Three stone? Why did you pooh-pooh the idea of traps? Were you thinking of colored melee for this stone?
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:15:40 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:17:27 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/13/2008 11:07:58 PM Author: Linda W What sides are you going to put in Harriet??? I wasn't going to use sides. I saw the perfect setting in Bal Harbour but I don't have a pic. Leon offered to fly there on my tab. Ha! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:17:27 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:17:49 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,435 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Harriet, are you still looking for pink sapphires for your spess? ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:17:49 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:19:11 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/13/2008 11:13:49 PM Author: iluvcarats What about something really modern like this Alex Sepkus with natural colored yellow, orange and brown diamonds? Thanks, but it's not quite my style. If I do use colour, it will be hot pink. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:19:11 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:22:27 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/13/2008 11:15:40 PM Author: Miranda What do you want style wise? Three stone? Why did you pooh-pooh the idea of traps? Were you thinking of colored melee for this stone? What I saw in Fl. - a very delicate curved setting with white melee. I pooh-poohed traps because they're too angular compared to the cushion. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:22:27 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:22:30 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,435 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Harriet, You want the Pad effect right??? ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:22:30 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:23:04 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/13/2008 11:17:49 PM Author: Linda W Harriet, are you still looking for pink sapphires for your spess? I've found them, but that dealer is MIA. The Pad effect would be lovely. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:23:04 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:27:14 PM
iluvcarats Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,903 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2008	Date: 9/13/2008 11:19:11 PM Author: Harriet Date: 9/13/2008 11:13:49 PM Author: iluvcarats What about something really modern like this Alex Sepkus with natural colored yellow, orange and brown diamonds? Thanks, but it's not quite my style. If I do use colour, it will be hot pink. I am sure that whatever you decide, it will be gorgeous as usual.
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:27:14 PM

P: 9/13/2008 11:30:21 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Thanks. Please let me know if you think of anything else. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/13/2008 11:30:21 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:33:57 AM
ma re Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,693 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/10/2008	Maybe rose gold setting for a "pad effect"? Could be very interesting with a spess! mr. ma re
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:33:57 AM

P: 9/14/2008 11:55:06 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	That would be lovely. Unfortunately, as the spess is rather large (5.15 ct.), it would be safer in a stronger metal. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 11:55:06 AM

P: 9/14/2008 12:17:00 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Simple bezel. Like the Scholt (sp) half-bezel setting. No diamonds/micropave setting, etc etc..... cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 9/14/2008 12:17:00 PM

P: 9/14/2008 12:21:41 PM
Art Nouveau Cut Rock Total Posts: 470 Last Post: 10/26/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2004	Hi Harriet, British designer Rodney Rayner does a lot of interesting color combinations with color stone pave. His designs may be too contemporary for you, but you can get some ideas about what colors will enhance your spess. AN
Posted: 9/14/2008 12:21:41 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:12:46 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Sharon, Thanks. I do want to keep it simple. AN, Pink of the same saturation and tone is what I have in mind. At the same time, I'd like the setting to be simple since the stone glows like the dickens. Conundrum. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:12:46 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:19:55 PM
sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,270 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007	First, I need to ask about your tastes a bit more. Do you like vintage, modern, classic? I'm thinking this Knox split shank: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=94992 or what do you think about something vintage from Single Stone? Btw, it's a beauty. Sonoma
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:19:55 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:38:40 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Thanks! I'm open as to style (except the really modern creations). A split shank would be nice, but I got one not too long ago. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:38:40 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:39:48 PM
pwendyp Cut Rock Total Posts: 183 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/18/2007	It's a stunning colour, and like a couple of others, I'm thinking a half bezel type setting, along the lines of Scholdt. I'm looking for inspiration along the bezel route also, and came across this a few days ago. It is rather lovely. From:- http://www.billcronin.com Gorgeous! home is where the heart is
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:39:48 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:46:40 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Thanks for your help. I can't bezel this bugger. It's too wide. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:46:40 PM

P: 9/14/2008 2:55:10 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	What about half moon sides in a sleek, YG claw-prong Leon?
Posted: 9/14/2008 2:55:10 PM

P: 9/14/2008 3:01:59 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I've been meaning to tell you that your avatar makes me laugh. I'm afraid half moons are not my cup of tea. Give up on this stone? "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 3:01:59 PM

P: 9/14/2008 3:22:10 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Date: 9/14/2008 3:01:59 PM Author: Harriet I've been meaning to tell you that your avatar makes me laugh. I'm afraid half moons are not my cup of tea. Give up on this stone? My avatar? Why thank you. She makes us laugh 100 times a day. Give up? Never! What about a thin, rounded YG micropave setting with claw prongs (and yellow diamond melee) a la Heidi Klum's gorgeous ring?
Posted: 9/14/2008 3:22:10 PM

P: 9/14/2008 3:23:53 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Well, the photo didn't attach though I did everything right, so I'll assume it's not allowed. But if you Google "Heidi Klum engagement ring," you'll see what I'm talking about.
Posted: 9/14/2008 3:23:53 PM

P: 9/14/2008 3:27:17 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	What does she do to make you laugh? I have two Shih Tzus. Endless entertainment. How about pink? I'm afraid yellow would dilute the orange. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 3:27:17 PM

P: 9/14/2008 5:27:17 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I like the idea of having hot pink in there somewhere. Some other ideas that come to mind are small blue sapphire melee in a white metal? Or something with white diamonds but bi colored metals? Once someone ( I feel like it was valeria), posted a jewelry site that specialized in aqaumarine jewelry, but also mixed various colored stones in her pieces. Wish I knew where to the link was. It had some great pics.
Posted: 9/14/2008 5:27:17 PM

P: 9/14/2008 5:56:28 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	It was probably Val. If I find the thread, I'll link to it. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 5:56:28 PM

P: 9/14/2008 5:59:43 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/13/2008 11:01:41 PM Author: PrecisionGem Is that one of the spessartites from the new find in Tanzania? I just talked with one of bigger dealers I buy from in Kenya yesterday, and he told me the Tanzania spessartite find is dried up. It only lasted about 9 months. I was lucky then. One of my dealers had it cut for Tucson and I received it as a birthday gift not long after. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/14/2008 5:59:43 PM

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