Setting an oval sapphire

[Fancygems]

Hi PSers,

Three stone with oval diamond sides (3 ovals) or diamond pears?

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Both are lovely but I prefer the pears. Just my personal choice and I feel the pears highlight the centre stone more because of the difference in shape! Wouldn't say no to the ovals though if it was more economical!

 

[voce]

I prefer the pears too. I like the look of the "wings".

 

[lovedogs]

I also prefer the pears--probably because of the contrasting shapes. I think it looks beautiful!

 

[Fancygems]

What size pears for a 2.36 Center ?

 

[dk168]

Pears for me.

DK

 

[Acinom]

Pears for me too
Who will create the ring for you? Your jeweller will determine some options and perhaps make a CAD to give you an idea

 

[Fancygems]

I’m in LA so most likely DK unless I send my center to BGD ..

 

[Fancygems]

Would you bezel the pears or use v prongs?

 

[voce]

I think bezeling is a heavier look, and I prefer prongs whenever possible. If it were me it would depend on what the side gems are. I would only bezel diamonds since other types of gemstones might need a little repolishing every now and then. Bezeling makes taking gems back out of a setting impossible without doing damage to the gem or the setting.

 

[lambskin]

Re pears as side stones, they really have to be beautifully cut to make sure that they sparkle since they will be small. What about moons?

 

[whitewave]

CAD for trellis ring




Inspiration pic

I’m setting my oval sapphire with two CBI rounds!

I do like pear side stones.

 

[Fancygems]

Should I pick and buy the pairs myself? .15 or .20 ?

 

[Fancygems]

CAD for trellis ring




Inspiration pic

I’m setting my oval sapphire with two CBI rounds!

I do like pear side stones.

who made your lovely ring ?

 

[elliefire99]

I concur with everyone else on the pear point. I have also seen ovals with trillion cut side stones, which I have really liked. It gives a similar "winged" effect without as big of a width jump from the side of the oval to the base of the side stones. Just a thought!

 

[voce]

I think pears vs trillions just depends on what finger coverage you need on the sides and whether the right sized stones are available as pears or trillions. I agree they have a similar look. How big is the oval you want to set?

 

[Fancygems]

I don’t have the exact measurements with me but it’s 2.36 carat.

 

[Stone Hunter]

In this type of setting the proportions are VERY important. I would let the jeweler pick. IF you are going with an experienced PS quality jeweler.

 

[Fancygems]

Yes the proportions make me nervous also I’m reading that some have been unhappy with the performance of the pear sidestones (leakage, bow tie) ...

 

[Fancygems]

Still looking at settings, not very wowed or inspired lately by traditional designs, but I did inquire:
Amy (DK) quoted me $2300 for setting w pears
CVB quoted me for just a three stone setting with .28tcw round sides $2400.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Sounds like you are saying that you haven't yet seen a setting that WOWs you. Is that right? You said you don't want traditional but the settings you've posted look very traditional to me.

I suggest you spend some time looking through all the images of rings you can find to narrow down the elements that you really like. HTH

 

[MakingTheGrade]

You maybe want to check out the sticky for colored stone eye candy for possible inspiration. Lot a of ovals and lots of sapphire and lots of side stone combinations

 

[Fancygems]

Thats correct, I wanted to keep the ring “classic” but not feeling inspired by the traditional/classic, the ring may appear a bit petite overall. know I want diamonds in the setting. My center stone is 7.5x 6.6x5.6mm. I don’t want a princess Diana look or a Harry Winston halo I know that much. Possibly an engraved halo? diamonds embedded or bezeled? Off to find inspiration

 

[Catmom]

How about something like my pink sapphire ring. It's a three stone but done a little differently. It's a Parade Lace setting.

 

[molecule]

Of the two, I prefer pears, however I've recently been admiring oval centers with small rb side stones like:

Etsy: Oore

 

[Fancygems]

Hi Catmom very pretty ring ! Since I was indecisive I bought a trinity and ACA earrings. Lol. I hope to revisit this project of setting my sapphire. I am really loving Elle’s designs. I just can’t decide if I want to commit to classic or go with a twist.

Hi molecule! Yes me too that is why I got the quote from cvb with the small rounds.

Thank you !!!