Help with setting--please

[canuk-gal]

HI:

A few years ago I set a raspberry tourmaline into a ring--simple bezel/24K. It is time for a reset. I will return to the same vendor who did the original (as I want to trade in the heavy 24K mount); but I'll need a picture to accompnay my request. Again, I'll be using 24K.

Thing is, I am having trouble finding the inspiration--the Vera Wang, twisted (rope like) split shank setting that I originally saw holding a huge Morganite. Not unlike something David Yurman might make without a bezel or halo.

Can anyone help me out with pictures or a link? Thank you in advance.

ETA link to old thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/tourmaline-ring-saga-complete.25090/

cheers--Sharon

 

[Barcelona]

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Wow thanks barcelona! Now to get this pic to my jeweller....hmmmm

cheers--Sharon

 

[Gailey]

Date: 4/1/2009 5:06:10 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Wow thanks barcelona! Now to get this pic to my jeweller....hmmmm

cheers--Sharon

Hey CG
Were you wondering how to get the picture to your jeweller or just musing?

Are you going local?

 

[chrono]

Sharon,
That''s a great design! Will 24kt be strong enough though in such an open setting?

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 4/1/2009 6:52:36 PM
Author: Gailey

Date: 4/1/2009 5:06:10 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Wow thanks barcelona! Now to get this pic to my jeweller....hmmmm

cheers--Sharon

Hey CG
Were you wondering how to get the picture to your jeweller or just musing?

Are you going local?

HI:

Yes G, I am using my fav jewellers in "Chinatown"; they made the original. I am wondering how to print something--I need a profile shot for sure. I thought prinitng from a website would be easy--but I cannot find what I want.

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 4/1/2009 7:24:47 PM
Author: Chrono
Sharon,
That''s a great design! Will 24kt be strong enough though in such an open setting?

HI:

Good question Chrono--I am a bit of a smasharooni; do you think it might easily bend? (even if ithe basket is substantial?) Would 22K be better?

cheers--Sharon

 

[babysteps]

Wow, that is a beautiful setting!

 

[chrono]

If you get the right alloy, 22kt will be a better choice. I have a 22kt plain rope ring and it took all my banging well. It never went out of round either which I attribute to both the alloy and rope design.