If you were to take on a new project...

[elle_71125]

I’ve two...

Yellow sapphire


Fire opal (that puts my really orange spess to shame)


Feeling a bit broke so may take my time to set. Thinking ready made for the opal and custom for the sapphire.

That yellow sapphire is totally swoon worthy!

 

[wordie89]

Bluegemz, those crystals were so cool looking! Cant wait to see your project. What a fun thread.

 

[bling_dream19]

If you were to take on another project - which would you choose?

The PINK!!!

 

[icy_jade]

That yellow sapphire is totally swoon worthy!

Thank you @elle_71125
That’s why I couldn’t walk away I guess. Still slightly in shock that I got it when I was in the market for a blue sapphire.

 

[Rfisher]

@AV_ posted a link to one of these ovals with arrows on another thread. Now there are two of these stones available! Someone should make them into cute little earrings. (Wish I didn’t have to pay college tuition for my kids this month. ) I just love pretty ovals!

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12469115

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12469131

If only these ovals were a bit smaller - like 3mm wide

 

[Rfisher]

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/gia-d-si1-never-set-well-matched-pair-of-pears.253521/

Easy to see I’m obsessed with this design


Edit: oops! They just sold!

 

[Rfisher]

I’d love to take apart the pendant and attempt a poor wannabe of this ring!!

 

[Rfisher]

I find this interesting.
Both the facet pattern, and something seems to be going on in there color wise? Maybe?

 

[elizat]

I have a project that I don't know what to do with- a 3.5 ct tsav garnet. Kind of stumped.

 

[Rfisher]

I have a project that I don't know what to do with- a 3.5 ct tsav garnet. Kind of stumped.

Ooh ooh me me!
Give me some pointers of what you think you want and what you know you don’t want.
And a picture of the stone on the back of your hand.
I’m bored!

 

[elizat]

Ooh ooh me me!
Give me some pointers of what you think you want and what you know you don’t want.
And a picture of the stone on the back of your hand.
I’m bored!

I was going to ask if you could actually, but didn't want to be a pain.

 

[elizat]

@Rfisher the stone is 10 x 7.8 mm.

I was thinking maybe, the CVB tempest, but I have never seen it in a non round setting. Or perhaps, something like this, but without the giant outer halo? A milgrain edge around the first halo?

1.36 Ct. D - Internally Flawless Pear Diamond Edwardian/Art Deco Ring-GIA

Few if any original Edwardian/Art Deco diamond rings come as fine and fabulous as this distinctive dazzler, hand fabricated in platinum - circa 1920s, starring none other than a blazing icy-white 1.36 carat European-cut pear shape diamond graded D color - Internally Flawless by the GIA. The...

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or this, but more refined bows on the side and a more floral looking halo:

1.15 Carat Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Edwardian Engagement Ring

A radiant and romantic antique engagement ring from the turn or the twentieth century. A sparkling 1.15 carat European-cut diamond is embraced by a pair of graceful diamond and sapphire bows and accented with a pair under-lapping french-cut calibre sapphires at top and bottom. A splendid...

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or something like this, but with bows at the shoulder and a thin diamond halo around the pear.

Edwardian Diamond Ring

We have created this Edwardian style platinum gem with an antique 1.45 carat rose cut diamond (F color, SI1 clarity) set in a bezel with a milgrain edge and accented with scroll motif diamond set shoulders.

www.langantiques.com

Caysie has the stone right now!

 

[Rfisher]

Awesome!
I’ll be back

 

[Rfisher]

@elizat
These cut and pastes leave a ton to be desired, but I hope it can give you some food for thought.



I took some liberties, please forgive me
And I’m glad you asked! I enjoyed it.

It’s a beautiful stone - I’m sure whatever you choose will be an absolute stunner!

 

[elizat]

@elizat
These cut and pastes leave a ton to be desired, but I hope it can give you some food for thought.



I took some liberties, please forgive me
And I’m glad you asked! I enjoyed it.

It’s a beautiful stone - I’m sure whatever you choose will be an absolute stunner!

Thank you!!! I had looked at the ring with the integrated bows too.

Which do you like best?

This definitely helps a lot!

 

[elizat]

I'm going to tag @yssie for input as well

I'm thinking I like the two last ones the best. But maybe make the shoulders more like the smaller bows with the emeralds. I really like the tulip looking filigree on the last one.

 

[Rfisher]

I think CVB would do a knockout job of joining those two elements together!

 

[maita13]

@Rfisher, you have MAD photography and digital tech skills! I can’t even the most basic photoshop to save my life. The suggestions you made are all stunning (though I think my faves are the Tempest and the Edwardian style ring w/c is the last pic). Tough decision but what a gorge stone, @elizat! Love the color saturation

 

[elizat]

@Rfisher, you have MAD photography and digital tech skills! I can’t even the most basic photoshop to save my life. The suggestions you made are all stunning (though I think my faves are the Tempest and the Edwardian style ring w/c is the last pic). Tough decision but what a gorge stone, @elizat! Love the color saturation❤

Yes, @Rfisher is great at it and those were excellent additional selections! My hand sketches were terrible and I couldn't focus.

I like the Tempest too, but it's quite simple compared to the others. Seeing the mock up helps.

 

[maita13]

Yes, @Rfisher is great at it and those were excellent additional selections! My hand sketches were terrible and I couldn't focus.

I like the Tempest too, but it's quite simple compared to the others. Seeing the mock up helps.

I can’t sketch either. That’s why I appreciate Caysie very much for being able to articulate my mostly discombobulated design ideas.

I also love this pic below for its ultra-feminine and romantic feel. I’d wear this on date-nights, special occasions or whenever I feel special.

 

[CSpan]

Love this thread!

That tsav is blinding!

 

[lovedogs]

Thank you!!! I had looked at the ring with the integrated bows too.

Which do you like best?

This definitely helps a lot!

The last 3 are all incredible IMHO. Love the bezel and halo combo and all the feminine details. .

 

[elizat]

The more I look at these, I really like these three, for wearability.

The very ornate is pretty, but maybe not super practical to wear daily and also, may just be too bulky. The stone is not small to start with for the project.

I do like the one with the all metal halo and super decorative shoulders. I just wonder if it would be comfy.

I could see the two with the diamond halo with rose cuts maybe. The halo could be a less traditional one as well. Maybe scalloped in shape, like the Clara she has. I have always loved the Clara ring, but kind of wanted to do it with a diamond center one day.

 

[elizat]

I can’t sketch either. That’s why I appreciate Caysie very much for being able to articulate my mostly discombobulated design ideas.

I also love this pic below for its ultra-feminine and romantic feel. I’d wear this on date-nights, special occasions or whenever I feel special.

I really like this as well. It's very pretty and still wearable, with details.

 

[Rfisher]

@elizat
As much as I love the intricate ones- the simpler ones have just as much charm. It’s all in the proportions and implementation thats not apparent in these mockups and I think you’ve got that covered
Maybe take a group shot of your ring family - top and side view - and that might help you choose if you want something ‘like’ you have, or something a bit different?
Speaking of side views - if you go intricate, this is a current favorite of mine

just something about the low profile for wearability, but still has a lovely ‘terraced’ elevation and depth.

 

[elizat]

@Rfisher could you direct me to the navette with the bow sides? I tried a quick google and didn't find it. If you have it handy, that would be great. I'd like to send that to Caysie.

 

[Rfisher]

@Rfisher could you direct me to the navette with the bow sides? I tried a quick google and didn't find it. If you have it handy, that would be great. I'd like to send that to Caysie.

Which one? I’m dense today -

 

[elizat]

Which one? I’m dense today -

you are not! but, this is the one.

 

[Rfisher]

@elizat
Crap I didn’t save it. I’ll look.

 

[winnietucker]

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I’d turn this into a ring. I want to do a birthstone ring from antique pins project. I bought one with my birthstone. This is my husband’s. And if we have kids they’d get added to the mix too.