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Briolettes in Rings???

So funny that you've raised this question because I recently joined Instagram and have been devouring tons of ring pics, and a few of the antique dealers have shown images of rings with briolettes! I was wondering the same thing! Very cool, I say :P2

I'm thinking about re-setting my cushion and am considering making it a 3-stone. Briolettes are on the list of possible candidates for side stones! I wonder where one would source them from!!
 
Ah! So kind of a thing :) Sourcing is definitely a question, because I don't think I have ever seen briolettes sold as anything other than beads or elongated drops for earrings and necklaces.

Any pictures you have saved of great rings with briolettes is much appreciated :D :D :D
 
Briolettes or Double-rose? What is the difference?
 
InsecureSweetGirl said:
Briolettes or Double-rose? What is the difference?
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My understanding of this (and I could be totally wrong), is that briolletes can be cut in many ways, but will always have way more facets than a rose (or double rose) cut. The beads at least usually have a sort of diamond checkerboard facet pattern, while rose cuts have a triangular honeycomb facet pattern that radiates out from the center.

Some photos from the net:
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Vs. Rose cut
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That being said, I have seen briolette beads cut in a more triangular facet pattern that looks more like a rose cut pattern (but on an elongated bead). Maybe I'm totally wrong. Perhaps "briolette" refers to a generally style of consistently faceting the surface of a stone, of which rose cuts are just a sub-category? hmmmm....
 
It’s a good way to explain it. Thanks!
 
Just posting another ring by Victor Barbone with briolette side stones! I love the slightly triangular shape of these briolettes! :kiss2:

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Bumping this only because... if anyone knows where you can find stones like this, I want to know! (flat briolettes)
 
Try Caysie of CVB Inspired Design. She's going to re-set my cushion next year in a 3-stone with briolette sides. :kiss2: My dilemma is how on earth I'll be able to wait 7-8 months for the re-set!!!!!!

ETA: I'm sure you could also ask Victor Barbone if they source diamond briolettes. What is your plan for the briolettes?
 
KristyDarling said:
Try Caysie of CVB Inspired Design. She's going to re-set my cushion next year in a 3-stone with briolette sides. :kiss2: My dilemma is how on earth I'll be able to wait 7-8 months for the re-set!!!!!!

ETA: I'm sure you could also ask Victor Barbone if they source diamond briolettes. What is your plan for the briolettes?
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Ah! Can't wait to see how it comes out! Is that how long the queue is for CvB at the moment? I guess the best things are well worth the wait! I will for sure be on the lookout to see it's progress :) :) :)

And good point about VB. No plans for anything specific a the moment. Just drooling and dreaming....
 
elliefire99 said:
Ah! Can't wait to see how it comes out! Is that how long the queue is for CvB at the moment? I guess the best things are well worth the wait! I will for sure be on the lookout to see it's progress :) :) :)

And good point about VB. No plans for anything specific a the moment. Just drooling and dreaming....
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No queue that I'm aware of! The 7-8 month timeframe is just my self-imposed wait time because it will take me about that long to save up what I need to make this re-set happen! :P2

BTW, I love your avatar! I love jellyfish!!
 
Ahhh, yes. Smart finances.

And thanks! I have no bling to speak of yet, so for now the jewels of the sea!
 
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