It’s so nice to have something that fits into the under $1250 thread.
My new hauyne ring from David Klass.
Such pretty blue! But what happened to your pinky nail?! Will you trim the others back? It drives me crazy when all of my nails are fairly long & I break one. I feel so lopsided & have to cut them all back
Every time I grabbed my luggage i was breaking another one. I was pissed! Still, I don’t trim the others. I just look lopsided for a little while. 
I love the non-traditional organization of the stones, and of course the color! I'm inspired for some of my mismatched sizes
A mahenge spinel ring in a bezel setting. It’s a really soft pink with some orange in it, looks almost neon in some moments. I love the pretty minimalistic design, it’s very modern and unlike most of my others!
It’s so nice to have something that fits into the under $1250 thread.
My new hauyne ring from David Klass.
Before. I actually sent him a pic of how I wanted them laid out and in which sizes. Sometimes, I let David decide how he wants to do something and other times I want full creative control. But I am usually a control freak so...
The largest one is 2.8mm, then a mix of the following sizes 2.4mm, 2.2mm, and 1.5mm.
All tiny little guys.
They are addictive, ElleIt’s my first time seeing hauyne in person and I totally get the craze now. They are vibrant!
Your new ring is lovely!
That is gorgeous! The color is amazing. One more gem to add to my "Must Have" list!It’s so nice to have something that fits into the under $1250 thread.
My new hauyne ring from David Klass.
Oh, you do! You really do.@elle_71125 gorgeous vivid blue! Gosh after seeing yours and @Seaglow rings I’m beginning to feel like I need a hauyne something...
I’m not a huge lover of straight up blue but these babies won me over big time.Thank you, thank you. *takes a bow*I’ll be he was thrilled to get that beautiful hauyne to work with! What a marvel of nature! You deserve extra credit for getting those babies in under $1250.
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They really are. I bought the 1.5mm ones and as soon as I saw them in person, I knew I needed to have more.They are addictive, Elle
Thanks. The color really is so vibrant and luscious. If you ever get the chance to buy one, don’t hesitate.
When I bought these last month at the Springfield show, I told myself that I wouldn't set them for awhile. I keep telling myself that I need to slow down, learn from others here and wait for or design the perfect setting for each. But I have not patience/willpower and my tendency is to use in preloved settings or inexpensive stock settings.. wherever the stone fits (it doesn't help that I have a local inexpensive bench jeweler).
So here I go again.
Set in a new 18k stock setting, I bought from a store closeout years ago for $200.
Set in a 14k preloved setting my jeweler had
I bought this new for the setting. It was only $100 and had an emerald green CZ. Was just waiting for the right stone to fit.
So beautiful!!! I love them all, but especially the stars.When I bought these last month at the Springfield show, I told myself that I wouldn't set them for awhile. I keep telling myself that I need to slow down, learn from others here and wait for or design the perfect setting for each. But I have not patience/willpower and my tendency is to use in preloved settings or inexpensive stock settings.. wherever the stone fits (it doesn't help that I have a local inexpensive bench jeweler).
So here I go again.
Set in a new 18k stock setting, I bought from a store closeout years ago for $200.
Set in a 14k preloved setting my jeweler had
I bought this new for the setting. It was only $100 and had an emerald green CZ. Was just waiting for the right stone to fit.
When I bought these last month at the Springfield show, I told myself that I wouldn't set them for awhile. I keep telling myself that I need to slow down, learn from others here and wait for or design the perfect setting for each. But I have not patience/willpower and my tendency is to use in preloved settings or inexpensive stock settings.. wherever the stone fits (it doesn't help that I have a local inexpensive bench jeweler).
So here I go again.
Set in a new 18k stock setting, I bought from a store closeout years ago for $200.
Set in a 14k preloved setting my jeweler had
I bought this new for the setting. It was only $100 and had an emerald green CZ. Was just waiting for the right stone to fit.
I think that middle pink ring is my favorite.
It helps having a good inexpensive bench who can make things work. But it would probably be more budget friendly to work on one custom project at a timeBeautiful collection of rings, @lilmosun! Sounds as though you've done a great job of finding less expensive settings for some very pretty stones
But truthfully, I am more comfortable wearing more budget friendly stuff and it's easier to justify the spending as long as I don't add it all up When I bought these last month at the Springfield show, I told myself that I wouldn't set them for awhile. I keep telling myself that I need to slow down, learn from others here and wait for or design the perfect setting for each. But I have not patience/willpower and my tendency is to use in preloved settings or inexpensive stock settings.. wherever the stone fits (it doesn't help that I have a local inexpensive bench jeweler).
So here I go again.
Set in a new 18k stock setting, I bought from a store closeout years ago for $200.
Set in a 14k preloved setting my jeweler had
I bought this new for the setting. It was only $100 and had an emerald green CZ. Was just waiting for the right stone to fit.
You got such great deals. I love your star sapphires! They go really well with the settings you picked.When I bought these last month at the Springfield show, I told myself that I wouldn't set them for awhile. I keep telling myself that I need to slow down, learn from others here and wait for or design the perfect setting for each. But I have not patience/willpower and my tendency is to use in preloved settings or inexpensive stock settings.. wherever the stone fits (it doesn't help that I have a local inexpensive bench jeweler).
So here I go again.
Set in a new 18k stock setting, I bought from a store closeout years ago for $200.
Set in a 14k preloved setting my jeweler had
I bought this new for the setting. It was only $100 and had an emerald green CZ. Was just waiting for the right stone to fit.
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