Help finding a 8mm round for a floral setting

[MakingTheGrade]

I just pulled the trigger on this MC2 inspired preloved set. However as I’m not engaged/married I was thinking of swapping out the center for a colored stone.

I was thinking something floral to complement the design and rose gold tones. Thinking light and pastel and not so much dark and saturated (for once)

Any leads?

 

[bludiva]

I'm not able to be of much help in your stone search, though I think a lot of options would look lovely in this setting (I'm thinking anything peachy/orange-y/reddish-brown like a sapphire, morganite, brown diamond or something blue-green like a montana sapphire, tourmaline, etc.)

I just want to say that if you like the set as-is I hope you don't feel like you can't wear it because it looks engagement-y. You could always wear the rings in an unexpected way (say, on adjacent fingers) to give it more of a unique look as well.

Very pretty set!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

True.
Unfortunately it only fits my ring finger and I’m loathe to get it sized.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Congrats!

What's your budget? And are there any pastel colors you really like (or hate)? What colors do you feel pair the best with rose gold (as I feel it's personal preference) and your skin tone?

 

[Deia]

That is such a pretty setting

Jeff Davies has some interesting peach-y tourmalines right now which could look good.

 

[foxinsox]

What a beautiful setting! Who made it? Sorry no help with the stones altho I think a steely or lavender spinel would look gorgeous

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I think it was a custom order that was made by a small bench.

I like the idea of peachy but in the past it has always blended into my skin tone too much.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Budget is pretty flexible for the right stone

 

[Bron357]

Ooooo, my bright yellow sapphire would look smashing in that setting.
Maybe we could do a “6 months” share basis

 

[2Neesers]

Your new set is so beautiful! I personally love the look of a lavender stone with rose gold. Mint green is nice too. Do you have a color in mind?
Here is a nice lavender Mahenge Garnet at 7.9mm. Description says it shifts to hot pink in incandescent lighting so you would have to like that as well.
https://www.earthstreasury.com/product/2-34-carat-lavender-mahenge-garnet/

 

[arkieb1]

An Aquamarine or a light coloured blue or purple sapphire would look pretty cool in there. Beautiful setting/set of rings!!!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Was also considering this from gemfix

https://gemfix.com/gems/mahenge-garnet-235

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Oops forgot the photo

 

[2Neesers]

Oops forgot the photo

I love that one too. I was going to suggest it, but wasn't sure if it was what you were looking for because you mentioned you had thought peachy blends in to your skin too much. I think that stone would give a lovely and feminine tone on tone effect. I have been seeing a similar look with rose gold and Morganite lately. The size is perfect and look at how the light reflects off of the facets. Gorgeous!

 

[Deia]

I feel like a green stone could look really good too?

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I feel like a green stone could look really good too?

You read my mind! haha This is the exact hue that I was envisioning, but obviously it's the wrong size.
https://gemfix.com/gems/tsavorite-21-268

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I would loooooove a minty green stone.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I would loooooove a minty green stone.

I'd contact Prima Gems and ask what they have available. They usually have some stunning Merelani mints.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Sphene might be too delicate but would rock.

cheers--Sharon

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Yeah I’m not good with being delicate with my jewelry lol.

 

[2Neesers]

I'm not sure how you feel about light blue, but this zircon is light and pastel like you wanted.
There doesn't seem to be too many 8mm round pastel stones out there right now.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178861820/blue-zircon-round-shape-natural-8-mm?ga_search_query=8+mm&ref=shop_items_search_83
edited to add - I just noticed in his notes that the stone is deep and might be too deep for your setting.

 

[2Neesers]

Here is a 7.8mm Mint Garnet. I have been told that most settings can fit a stone within .2mm in either direction, so this one might work in your 8mm setting. Minty goodness

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G85885

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Oooo. Good find!
Hmm. I’ve had Portuguese cut stones in the past and not my favorite look for a round. But I might overlook it for the right color...

Didn’t know Pearlmans even sold gems!