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Help me find a setting for my Finewater Garnet

momofive

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Hi All,

This was my first CS purchase and I appreciate your comments on the stone from Gene. It came today, and even though I know the drawbacks for rhodolite garnets, but the cut on this is beautiful and it has a lot of flashes. It is also my birthstone so I'm very happy with it.

I am posting a photo and two videos. I would like some suggestions for ring settings. I'm assuming b/c of the octagon shape I will have to go custom (but I know nothing about buying settings). If that's the case, I would use DK. I would love to see some photo suggestions from all you CS experts out there. I took the one next to my ER b/c I think it needs the coolness of some melee. I appreciate any and all responses.

Rhodolite Garnet

Rhodolite Garnet next to diamonds


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Just here to say I hope you have had a chance to see it outside in the sun (if your part of the world has such a thing) -- it looks like it would really light up there!
 

momofive

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Just realized I posted my tourmaline instead of the garnet. The one with the diamonds shows the garnet. Anyway, it actually goes a little dark in the sun, but doesn’t really look dull, just darker. Inside in different lighting it still flashes. I really like it.
Does anyone have suggestions for settings? I’m thinking halo. Any suggestions for where I should get it from? I know DK, but any other suggestions?
 

elle_71125

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I think it would help people to see the vendor photos so we can get some setting ideas for you. I checked the finewater site and I believe this is the right one (please correct me if I’m wrong). If I’m sharing the right one, he mentioned that it should fit a calibrated setting so you wouldn’t necessarily have to go custom.
Dimmensions: 9mmx9mmx5.3mm

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I’m thinking halo. Any suggestions for where I should get it from? I know DK, but any other suggestions?

I haven’t worked with them, but
if you do some digging around here - you can find some lovely halos posted that were from Debebians and DanielM.

I think it’s definitely worth asking any vendor you contact what stock (stuller?) halos might work for your stone! It’s beautiful!
 

momofive

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I think it would help people to see the vendor photos so we can get some setting ideas for you. I checked the finewater site and I believe this is the right one (please correct me if I’m wrong). If I’m sharing the right one, he mentioned that it should fit a calibrated setting so you wouldn’t necessarily have to go custom.
Dimmensions: 9mmx9mmx5.3mm
Thanks. I’ll do that.
Yea. That is it.
I haven’t worked with them, but
if you do some digging around here - you can find some lovely halos posted that were from Debebians and DanielM.

I think it’s definitely worth asking any vendor you contact what stock (stuller?) halos might work for your stone! It’s beautiful!



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Diamond Girl 21

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Just to give you an idea of how it could look set in a standard round.

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And my poorly executed mock-up attempt for a setting to showcase the angles.
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I love how the second setting reinforces the shape of the gem.❤

@elle_71125 do you use a program for the mock-ups? It's always so helpful when you share them.
 

elle_71125

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I love how the second setting reinforces the shape of the gem.❤

@elle_71125 do you use a program for the mock-ups? It's always so helpful when you share them.

Thank you. I use “you doodle+.” Someone on PS recommended it (sorry, I can’t remember who). It’s free and really helps with putting stuff together.
 

elle_71125

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Actually I love your poorly executed mock up!! LOL.
Thank you! I personally like it kite set (with the points being north & south) because it really emphasizes the sharp edges).

I’m on the Danielm site now. I like his work. Does anyone know if his pricing is good?
His pricing is very good. I’ve used him for two rings and he did a great job. In my experience, his price is lower than David Klass, but DK’s craftmanship is better. He is definitely a great option IMO.
 

momofive

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Thank you! I’ve DMd him so we’ll see what he comes back with.
 

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@momofive He might not respond right away. He's on vacation right now. His prices are excellent and I really like his work! Here are a couple examples: DanielMTourmalineRing4.jpeg

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Mrsz1ppy

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Gorgeous! Rock that red.
 

momofive

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Thank you. I was really happy with the red color of the stones. So many garnets are dark burgundy or dull. The gut on this was beautiful and really helped to bring out a nice cranberry red with lots of flashes.
 

ItsMainelyYou

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:love: Ooh, I like that very much (I'm not usually a halo fan either)
 

rcjtraveler

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Stunning! Love that red and that beautiful setting. Enjoy.
 

RMOO

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That color is gorgeous, and stunning with a white diamond halo!
 

Redwoods-hiker-girl

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Wow, that turned out well! (No surprise there, though.) What a beautiful design. I look forward to seeing photos of it on your hand!
 

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It turned out beautifully! Love the design. Looking forward to hand shots!
 

mustangchi

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hoping to see real life pics soon!
 

momofive

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Me, Too! LOL
 

momofive

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Here it is! My first ever custom setting! 3.03ct rhodolite fancy cut garnet from Finewater Gems with 0.43 G, VS round brilliant melee. I love that it is dainty and the stone is low enough that I can wear it for daytime. Just right!
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mustangchi

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nice!!!
 
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