3 Carat Grey/pink/purple Julia B spinel in Stuller setting

[Horsegirl76]

Ok I’m nervous to post this because it’s my first show me the bling post, but I’m really proud of how this project turned out. I purchased a Julia B ring for the spinel. I just had a special feeling and connection to the stone. And I LOVE spinels! However the setting was just not going to work for me, so the stone was pulled, and the setting sold to another lovely PSer, who encouraged me to post more. So thank you and here I am. I had the stone set into a Stuller Mount that turned out so perfect, and I am beyond happy. It was inspired my another PSer’s spinel ring who has a collection of colored stones to die for. Anyway, I really fell for this spinel because it reflects all the colors of the Columbia River and Washington skies common in the Columbia Gorge where I live and teach. I just finished a 131 mile kayaking trip down the Columbia River with my students. This ring was my prize at the end of my journey. I will be wearing it for a long time to come. Excuse the reddened fingers—windburn from the trip. It’s so hard to capture all the colors of the spinel-it really is so much more lively and beautiful in real life. Thank you for letting me share!

 

[Kaycee2018]

This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Ally T]

Gorgeous colours, gorgeous setting & a perfect size on you

 

[junebug17]

Oooh I remember seeing this, I was very tempted! It's a gorgeous stone and I love it in that setting. Love how it looks on your hand

 

[Horsegirl76]

Thank you so much everyone! It took me a few tries to get the right spinel, and I just love this one!

 

[tyty333]

Congratulations! Pretty and unique color...love how the setting supports the stone and really lets it shine!

 

[bling_dream19]

Oh it's soo beautiful! And I love your story and how the stone connects you to your outdoors home.

 

[Horsegirl76]

Thank you! It’s a moody stone to reflect our moody skies and river, which is just what I was after.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Lovely! I am drawn to what can be signature pieces, and it sounds like you found one for you. Congrats.

 

[Horsegirl76]

Lovely! I am drawn to what can be signature pieces, and it sounds like you found one for you. Congrats.

Thank you Mrs Strizzle! Your compliment means so much to me! Your five carat spinel is one of my favorite rings on PS.

 

[alene]

Really like the color shift of your stone! Beautiful ring!

 

[apacherose]

Unusual gem! Beautiful, enjoy!!!

 

[ponyrider]

Horse is adorable! Tell me about him The ring is pretty awesome too!

 

[Horsegirl76]

Horse is adorable! Tell me about him The ring is pretty awesome too!

Thanks! He’s my handsome pinto national show horse (half Arab half saddlebred). He’s 16.2 hands and just turned 8. I’ve had him since he was just five and have trained him up to a lovely gentleman. I do not show, but I love the work ethic of the breed. We’ve just mastered a beautiful collected canter, haunch turns, and starting to work on flying lead changes. Thanks for asking! I’d probably have a lot more bling without my boy, but I just seem to have a knack for expensive habits. Poor DH!

 

[ponyrider]

Thanks! He’s my handsome pinto national show horse (half Arab half saddlebred). He’s 16.2 hands and just turned 8. I’ve had him since he was just five and have trained him up to a lovely gentleman. I do not show, but I love the work ethic of the breed. We’ve just mastered a beautiful collected canter, haunch turns, and starting to work on flying lead changes. Thanks for asking! I’d probably have a lot more bling without my boy, but I just seem to have a knack for expensive habits. Poor DH!

Love the light horse breeds I have a Hackney who did the jumpers and now does Western Pleasure (dont ask). My other guy (in my picture) is a section B welsh. I agree about the bling factor - horses are expensive!!!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Beautiful! The setting is perfect for showcasing your lovely and large spinel.

 

[mrs-b]

How lovely! Congratulations on your first thread - you are clearly starting strong!

Hope to hear more from you going forward.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Beautiful! I love the color of your spinel!

 

[Horsegirl76]

Thank you so much everyone! You all have such beautiful collections. I feel honored to be complimented

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

The setting is really perfect for the stone and has great presence on your hand! Love the idea of the color reflecting the river and skies where you live.

 

[Horsegirl76]

How lovely! Congratulations on your first thread - you are clearly starting strong!

Hope to hear more from you going forward.

Your grey spinel set in DK is one of my all time faves on PS.

 

[marcy]

Very pretty.

 

[mrs-b]

Your grey spinel set in DK is one of my all time faves on PS.

Thank you, @Horsegirl76!

 

[D&T]

it turned out Beautiful! that X1 stuller is such a low maintenance mix. Beautiful gem! great size and looks great on you!

 

[Horsegirl76]

it turned out Beautiful! that X1 stuller is such a low maintenance mix. Beautiful gem! great size and looks great on you!

Oh thank you! I just love the finish. Stuller is so classic, suitable, and durable for me. I’m glad I chose this setting.

 

[arkieb1]

Congrats, and lovely associations to the reflections of the colour in it!!!

 

[Horsegirl76]

Love the light horse breeds I have a Hackney who did the jumpers and now does Western Pleasure (dont ask). My other guy (in my picture) is a section B welsh. I agree about the bling factor - horses are expensive!!!

Your boy is so cute! I love a white. My first two boys were both chestnut (fire breeds) and now I’ve been blessed with a tobiano bay pinto. They say color should not matter, but there’s something to it in horse-world.