Mint Green Tourmaline Setting

[JPie]

I got this emerald cut mint green tourmaline from Jeff White yesterday. It hasn't even arrived yet but I'm already thinking about settings.

From Jeff's site:
Weight: 2.99 ct.
Size: 9.39 x 6.74 mm
Clarity: VS
Treatments: None Known
Comments: The soft hues of blue, green, and the delicate combinations in between are a hallmark of fine Afghani tourmaline. This stunning example is from some "old stock" rough that I've had tucked back for many years. Just a few little inclusions short of flawless, it is really hard not to fall in love with this classic shape and stunning color.

 

[JPie]

First option is a Tiffany Victoria-esque combo of pear & marquise sides. I imposed the tourmaline over an image of a Victor Canera aqua ring:


The other option I'm considering is to go with classic traps. I like the proportions of this ring made by J. Birnbach (tourmaline pasted over it):


I'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

[bludiva]

oooh i love the top one with the more organic look

 

[pwsg07]

I love the first design

 

[lovedogs]

I love both, but think the first is more unique. But you really can't go wrong. So glad a PSsr snagged that stone!

 

[JPie]

Thanks @bludiva, @pwsg07. & @lovedogs! Jeff also cut the aqua in the first setting so I asked him if he still remembers the measurements. I don't know if I'll need to scale down the side stones to fit my finger or not. That could still look ok; it just makes the tourmaline look more prominent.

(pardon the hack job on the image)

 

[strawrose]

Something like this comes to my mind.

 

[elle_71125]

Congrats on scoring one of the prettiest pieces in the last gem scoop. It was, by far, my favorite.

I love both setting options but the top one makes the tourmaline stand out more imo.

 

[JPie]

@strawrose Such classic, ornate style!

@elle_71125 thank you! I didn't realize I was in the market for a mint tourmaline until I saw the Gem Scoop.

 

[chrono]

Prefer the first one by a huge margin. Scaled down but somewhere between the original and your tweaked scale down.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Both are gorgeous settings for your lovely tourmaline. I think if the ring will be worn for dressy occasions the first one. If the ring will be worn more frequently with more casual clothes I would go with the second.

 

[Indylady]

WOW, I love the tourm! I'd go for the traps, though--such a classic look.

 

[JPie]

@chrono it'll be interesting to see what size they'll be scaled to. If it's a lot, I can switch out the marquise on the edges and replace it with MRBs, like this:


@LisaRN That's a good point, though I've been known to throw on a cocktail ring during the day because why not!

@Indylady The traps would be different from anything I have. The first design is a dead ringer for the Tiffany ring I already have (ruby pic above).

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

So pretty! I like the marquises and pears and I wonder if anyone has any more variations on that design to share.

Here’s my spinel with more of a butterfly look, but you could also just use the marquises if the rounds on the outsides would make it too wide. What size ring are you making, @JPie?

 

[natasha-cupcake]

I really, really like the first one, but the second may be more wearable. I agree with @LisaRN--maybe go with the first, if you want a special occasion ring and the second if you want to wear it in a larger variety of settings/occasions.

 

[JPie]

So pretty! I like the marquises and pears and I wonder if anyone has variations on that design to share. What size ring are you making, @JPie ?

It'll be a size 6.5 for my right hand, middle finger, to get more real estate over wearing it on my 5.5 ring finger.

I found these other variations with crazy big center stones:


This one has a window so big, you can drive a truck through it. It's interesting that they went with princess cuts with color contrast.


@natasha-cupcake I think it's safe to say I'm leaning towards the first!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Your ruby ring is so pretty, @JPie ! The traps might be fun if you are looking for a totally different design from your ruby ring. Also the traps bring out the straight sides of the tourmaline cut more.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Ooh, I like the square or French cut accent stones on the windowed one too!

 

[JPie]

@MissyBeaucoup your spinel is so pretty! I'm counting on the large emerald cut of the tourmaline to make it distinctive from the ruby.

And yes, I think they did a good job of complementing the weird shape of the windowed tourmaline with those square sides in the kite setting. It looks balanced to me.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

@JPie You’re right—with the difference in color & cut, those will look like two totally different rings. I love the flower petal effect!

That tourmaline is so lovely. It’s the stone I admired most in his recent posting. I’m so happy it went to you!

 

[JPie]

@JPie You’re right—with the difference in color & cut, those will look like two totally different rings. I love the flower petal effect!

That tourmaline is so lovely. It’s the stone I admired most in his recent posting. I’m so happy it went to you!

Thank you!

 

[T L]

Tourmaline can be “chippy,” so whatever you decide, I would protect the vulnerable corners.

 

[JPie]

Tourmaline can be “chippy,” so whatever you decide, I would protect the vulnerable corners.

That's good to know, thank you!

 

[JPie]

The tourmaline is here and it’ll go to David Klass next. I’ll post CADs when they’re done!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I love the Tiffany marquise one too, though would just make sure you have the finger real estate. I recently got a similar sized lab emerald and am pretty sure that setting would end up super blingy on me assuming I had the width to fit all the elements in those proportions.

 

[JPie]

I love the Tiffany marquise one too, though would just make sure you have the finger real estate. I recently got a similar sized lab emerald and am pretty sure that setting would end up super blingy on me assuming I had the width to fit all the elements in those proportions.

I think there’s a decent amount of real estate, but I’m fine with scaling down the melee to fit. In any case I’m down with super blingy!

 

[FinleysMom]

My tourmaline had to be replaced due to clouding..I guess I did not understand how to clean it properly. (Use Soapy water. Dawn). ..yes..they are “chippy”. And porous. Love mine but I no longer wear it every day.

Your stone is gorgeous.

 

[lissyflo]

I think there’s a decent amount of real estate, but I’m fine with scaling down the melee to fit. In any case I’m down with super blingy!

I was wondering how the colour would translate from Jeff’s photos. The colour in your handshot is amazing - if it’s like that IRL, you are one lucky lady!

 

[elle_71125]

I think there’s a decent amount of real estate, but I’m fine with scaling down the melee to fit. In any case I’m down with super blingy!

It’s gorgeous! I love that beautiful minty green color and it looks perfect with your skin tone. You’re a lucky girl. I can’t wait to see how this ring turns out.

 

[ChaiK]

My tourmaline had to be replaced due to clouding..I guess I did not understand how to clean it properly. (Use Soapy water. Dawn). ..yes..they are “chippy”. And porous. Love mine but I no longer wear it every day.

Your stone is gorgeous.

That is interesting to know. That tourmalines are porous. That is not a good thing? They can cloud?