first colored stone project

[MeganShannon11]

Hi!

I''m thinking about starting my first colored ring project. I want it to be a three stone ring with a colored stone as the center and two smaller diamonds as the sides. As far as the center stone, I think I would like a round stone in the light blue to light blue/green family that is about in the .8 to .9 carat range. Since this will be a ring I wear often, I don''t want it to overshadow my e-ring (which is a 1.07 square cushion.) I think I would like the sides to be about .25 or .3 each. Any advice on what types of colored stones would be best to look into? What vendors should I look at? Who should I get the diamonds and setting through?

Am advice much appreciated!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

If you''ll wear it often, I''d suggest sapphires or spinels, both come in lovely colors and are durable stones for much-worn rings.

There are many popular vendors on Pricescope that do custom jewelery, some (like Wink) will even help you find the center stone.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Remember that a 1ct garnet or spinel etc is not the same size as a 1ct diamond. Cts are a measure of weight. And some stones weigh less than diamonds so you get a bigger stone that''s listed as the same ct weight.

So start thinking in terms of mm size. Just like a 1.07 ct princess is alot smaller in mm size than a 1.07 round diamond, different shaped stones will give you a different look too.

As for your color that suggests Aquamarine and Sapphire and Spinel to me. To wear every day Sapphire and Spinel are the ones to pick.

HTH

 

[SB621]

I agree with stone hunter for spinels and sapphires as they are more durable. You should check out Dan Stair has he has lot of pastel colors right now.

www.customgemstones.com

 

[ma re]

Vanadium chrysoberyl is also worth considering when it comes to your desired color, size and durability.

 

[chrono]

From the sound of it, you are planning to wear this ring often. Therefore, I recommend sapphire and spinel. Coloured gemstones measure quite a bit smaller than most diamonds, therefore it’s a good idea to pay attention to the dimensions as well.