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Thanks @peacechick and @suzanne2!

I wore the grey spinel today (more pics below!) it was sourced and designed through Elle at the gemstone project. I love that it’s just a little bit different!

The Malaya garnet is 2.91ct, approx 9.1mm x 7.6mm, it has a bit of a colour shift which keeps it interesting!

Good eye with the topaz! Yes it’s a concave cut from Richard homer with a custom design by Carla Maxine (Australian designer), it’s a bit more of a dinner/cocktail ring!

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Beautiful!! And the pink sapphires are such a perfect pink !
 
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I'd love to contribute to this thread but all my rings are at the bank at the moment. *sniff sniff* So old, random pictures will have to do for now - hope you understand!

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I'd love to contribute to this thread but all my rings are at the bank at the moment. *sniff sniff* So old, random pictures will have to do for now - hope you understand!

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Wow, these are seriously stunning! I'm glad you finally posted here. :D Your spinel settings are unique, and I love the loopy underside gallery detail on your paraiba ring, which is, of course, a classic. Did David Klass do all of these? I'm wondering who designed the red spinel setting.
 
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Thank you so much, @voce. I really appreciate your kind words. :) Yes, David has done all of these rings. I enjoy working with him. I worked with Elle (from The Gemstone Project) on the red spinel ring (and several others). I brought my inspiration piece to her and we went from there. It was a long and fun process that was completely worth it.
 

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Wow, these are seriously stunning! I'm glad you finally posted here. :D Your spinel settings are unique, and I love the loopy underside gallery detail on your paraiba ring, which is, of course, a classic. Did David Klass do all of these? I'm wondering who designed the red spinel setting.

That paraiba ring is my dream! Nowhere close to it but I will get there. Congratulations on having such an amazing collection :)
 
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That paraiba ring is my dream! Nowhere close to it but I will get there. Congratulations on having such an amazing collection :)

It means so much to hear a gem lover like you, @Rare gem lover, say such kind things. Thank you so much. I'm sure you will - just take your time and you'll find the right one! I've also found that the key is reaching out to vendors you know and trust so they know you're looking. That way they might let you know of something before they post it online. ;-)
 

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I'd love to contribute to this thread but all my rings are at the bank at the moment. *sniff sniff* So old, random pictures will have to do for now - hope you understand!

ParaibaRing.jpg
CobaltRing.jpg
RedSpinelRing.jpg
TourmalineRing.jpg
PinkPearRing.jpg

You know I love each and every one of your rings. Such gorgeous and saturated pieces! :love: That paraiba ring is, of course, my favorite but that red spinel ring is so fun and interesting to look at. I bet you stare at it all day while wearing it. :D
 
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You know I love each and every one of your rings. Such gorgeous and saturated pieces! :love: That paraiba ring is, of course, my favorite but that red spinel ring is so fun and interesting to look at. I bet you stare at it all day while wearing it. :D

You guys are making me blush with all your super kind comments. Thank you, @elle_71125. <hugs> I remember asking myself, upon starting that ring, is this what I really want to do with it? Cause it's different and not for everyone. And without hesitation I answered "yes!" :) That's when I knew I had to see my vision through...just like my paraiba ring with the double halo. I do stare at my rings when I wear them, sometimes even missing out on conversation/things around me. :twisted2:o_O:P2
 

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It means so much to hear a gem lover like you, @Rare gem lover, say such kind things. Thank you so much. I'm sure you will - just take your time and you'll find the right one! I've also found that the key is reaching out to vendors you know and trust so they know you're looking. That way they might let you know of something before they post it online. ;-)

Great tip! Thank you
 

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I’m really loving all the green stones on this page today! What beautiful settings you found for them!

I'd love to contribute to this thread but all my rings are at the bank at the moment. *sniff sniff* So old, random pictures will have to do for now - hope you understand!

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CobaltRing.jpg
RedSpinelRing.jpg
TourmalineRing.jpg
PinkPearRing.jpg

Here are my top 5 rings!

Tanzanite, tourmalines and blue zircon.

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My five favourite rings:
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My sapphire e-ring was my first CS and so even though it’s one of those dark inky blues, it’ll always be beautiful to me.
 

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My prettiest 5 have changed since receiving my aquamarine and chrysoberyl. IMG_0160.JPG
 

Acinom

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Any (adjusted) list of 5 favourite CS rings to share?
 

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D69C20AE-3D3D-4F7E-BA58-79B964A51366.jpeg Unheated 9.5 carat Burmese sapphire. I learned all this when I took it to be reset in the ring and recut! My great grandmothers. I received it when I got married and it was my "something blue".
This thread has some breathtaking pieces, but this piece reminds me of one of my all time favorite rings, “The Rockefeller Sapphire” (another Burmese sapphire in an Art Deco ring). Your ring is a gorgeous Art Deco piece!
 

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It was hard for me to choose my fave 5, but here are the ones I've been reaching for the most recently:
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From left to right:
1. Ceylon peacock blue cushion sapphire with tapered french cut side stones (my avatar photo)
2. Paraiba tourmaline cab with diamond halo
3. Oval reddish orange sapphire (so close to ruby red but not quite), unsure of origin
4. Unheated, cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire with 0.82 ctw side stones
4. Jade cab ring (from Grandma) - unsure of specs
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It was hard for me to choose my fave 5, but here are the ones I've been reaching for the most recently:
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From left to right:
1. Ceylon peacock blue cushion sapphire with tapered french cut side stones (my avatar photo)
2. Paraiba tourmaline cab with diamond halo
3. Oval reddish orange sapphire (so close to ruby red but not quite), unsure of origin
4. Unheated, cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire with 0.82 ctw side stones
4. Jade cab ring (from Grandma) - unsure of specs
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Thank you for sharing your amazingly rich collection. Stunning stones and settings
 

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I’m usually over on RT and don’t have any CS myself (yet!) but I just wanted to say that all your rings are very beautiful and this was a really nice thread to read through! :kiss2:
 

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856D5254-4729-41BC-800D-0518BA17C1E7.jpeg These are my current favorites!
Art Deco color change purple/pink star sapphire
JuliaB blue zircon
Blue/gray spinel
Opal with emerald/diamond halo
Cats-eye moonstone
Gorgeous collection! You have a preference for cooler colours? Beautiful!!!
 

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Gorgeous collection! You have a preference for cooler colours? Beautiful!!!

Thank you! Yes I definitely prefer cool tones!! Give me all the blues, purples and greens!! I desperately want to add a paraiba to my collection as I’ve been drooling over all of them in this forum!!
 

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Everyone has such amazing stones and settings :love:.
These are the rings I reach for the most right now:
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Gemfix sapphire purchased from LoupeTroop and set in a leejewlery setting.
Prima Gems Mahenge Spinel set in an Aurosi Jewels setting.
Jerry Newman Tourmaline purchased from LoupeTroop in a setting by my local jeweler.
Prima Gems purple garnet in a leejewelry setting.
Westview Gems zircon in a jewelryhoo2 setting.
 

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Everyone has such amazing stones and settings :love:.
These are the rings I reach for the most right now:
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Gemfix sapphire purchased from LoupeTroop and set in a leejewlery setting.
Prima Gems Mahenge Spinel set in an Aurosi Jewels setting.
Jerry Newman Tourmaline purchased from LoupeTroop in a setting by my local jeweler.
Prima Gems purple garnet in a leejewelry setting.
Westview Gems zircon in a jewelryhoo2 setting.

THUD.
Those colors! :kiss2:
 

elle_71125

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Everyone has such amazing stones and settings :love:.
These are the rings I reach for the most right now:
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Gemfix sapphire purchased from LoupeTroop and set in a leejewlery setting.
Prima Gems Mahenge Spinel set in an Aurosi Jewels setting.
Jerry Newman Tourmaline purchased from LoupeTroop in a setting by my local jeweler.
Prima Gems purple garnet in a leejewelry setting.
Westview Gems zircon in a jewelryhoo2 setting.

Dang girl, these are some freaking colors! :love: :love: :love:
I love each and every one and I’m especially in love with the mahenge spinel setting...so delicate and feminine. :kiss2:
 

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Dang girl, these are some freaking colors! :love: :love: :love:
I love each and every one and I’m especially in love with the mahenge spinel setting...so delicate and feminine. :kiss2:
I have a pretty simple style and wasn’t sure how I would feel about the pink Mahenge spinel in the femine halo once it was set, but I love it! I’m glad I tried something outside of my comfort zone. I think it might even be my favorite ring right now =)2.
 
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