Another New Aqua From Gene

[loriken214]

I just purchased this beauty....here is Gene''s description of her:

2.92 ct. Here’s an Aqua from Kenya that is unheated, and cut in a frosted design that has a snowflake look. Measures 9.72 mm. Color 3, Clarity 3+

Now....what to do with her.....

Lori

 

[ma re]

Date: 1/4/2009 2:57:10 AM
Author:loriken214
Now....what to do with her.....

Something simplistic to show off the cut. It''s also quite a large stone that doesen''t leave too much space around, that is if you''re thinking about a ring. As far as the type of setting, some kind of bezel would be a good idea for a ring, just to make sure that it''s complex shape is well protected. Color of metal, strongly suggest white, unless you''re after something unusual. Yellow would probably make it greenish and rose might give a violet cast.

 

[akmiss]

It is gorgeous! Please post more pics once you receive the stone!

It would make a gorgeous pendant.

 

[tlh]

OMG that is breathtaking!

 

[Gullfoss]

oooooooh! I love the color. I think it would look lovely set as a pendant.

 

[T L]

I think the knox jewelers rhapsody ring, similar to the snowflake topaz that Gene also cut for a client, would look great with that. Check out Gene's jewelry section of his website to see that ring. I've been drooling over that ring for eons. It's not cheap, especially if you have to custom size it for the stone, but I think it would be TDF.

Here's another knox jewelers ring that would be gorgeous for this stone.

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=272&rn=840&action=show_detail

 

[Catmom]

Oh it''s gorgeous!! I love it and can''t wait to see what you do with it.

 

[mochi]

That is a very pretty cut! Can''t wait to see how it''s set!

 

[Babyblue033]

Date: 1/4/2009 2:57:13 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I think the knox jewelers rhapsody ring, similar to the snowflake topaz that Gene also cut for a client, would look great with that. Check out Gene''s jewelry section of his website to see that ring. I''ve been drooling over that ring for eons. It''s not cheap, especially if you have to custom size it for the stone, but I think it would be TDF.

Here''s another knox jewelers ring that would be gorgeous for this stone.

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=272&rn=840&action=show_detail

TL, I think you''re talking about "Ice Queen" right?

Original Thread with more pictures.

 

[marcy]

Wow that is a dynamite cut and a lovely color. I can''t wait to see your photos when you get it.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

That''s beautiful Loriken!

And OMG it would look incredible in that last setting posted by BabyBlue - wow.

 

[T L]

Date: 1/4/2009 5:25:04 PM
Author: Babyblue033

Date: 1/4/2009 2:57:13 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I think the knox jewelers rhapsody ring, similar to the snowflake topaz that Gene also cut for a client, would look great with that. Check out Gene''s jewelry section of his website to see that ring. I''ve been drooling over that ring for eons. It''s not cheap, especially if you have to custom size it for the stone, but I think it would be TDF.

Here''s another knox jewelers ring that would be gorgeous for this stone.

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=272&rn=840&action=show_detail

TL, I think you''re talking about ''Ice Queen'' right?

Original Thread with more pictures.

Yes, that''s a modified version of the rhapsody setting by knoxjewelers. They sell this setting for a one carat stone, but I assume you can have it customized for any size round. It''s really draw dropping.

 

[cushioncutnut]

That setting always comes to mind when I see a stone that would fit the setting. The stone is gorgeous. I love the cross/star pattern in the middle! How cool!!

 

[loriken214]

WOW....thank you for the wonderful ideas.....I can''t wait to see her in person! The cross/star pattern in the center really captured it for me....very unique.

Still learning how to use my new camera......can''t wait to show you my new pretty when she gets home!

Lori

 

[Emeraude]

Lori, that aqua is awesome! I''ve been eyeing it on Gene''s site since this summer---in fact, it was the stone that made me aware that Gene could do a modified ''snowflake cut'' and was the inspiration for the white topaz I commissioned from him. Enjoy the aqua! I think that cut is just stunning.

Tourmaline_Lover, thank you for your many compliments on my ring!

 

[icekid]

lori- great choice! I''ve been admiring that cut for quite a while. It is so unique!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Ooh - I LOVE that stone - what a stunner. Can''t wait to see real-life shots of that beauty

 

[platinumrock]

Oh My....

Beautiful color and cut! Whatever you do with it, it''s going to be beautiful.

 

[loriken214]

Date: 1/5/2009 4:20:50 PM
Author: Emeraude

Lori, that aqua is awesome! I''ve been eyeing it on Gene''s site since this summer---in fact, it was the stone that made me aware that Gene could do a modified ''snowflake cut'' and was the inspiration for the white topaz I commissioned from him. Enjoy the aqua! I think that cut is just stunning.

Tourmaline_Lover, thank you for your many compliments on my ring!

Thank you Emeraude!

Your ring is one of my most favorites and I''m in awe every time I look at it! What a beauty!

Lori

 

[stepcutnut]

Gorgeous cut! Can''t wait to see real life pics of it

 

[mommy2iz]

oh my stars! your stone is just breath-taking!!!!!! and that setting....good lord! it''s perfection.