How shall I set my sapphire?

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 4/7/2009 10:51:58 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Here''s the thread with the pics of the setting
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-blue-lagoon.110672/

More pics of east-west settings
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/stuck-looking-for-oval-setting-east-west.73640/

Ooohhhh... what about the second Linda Penwarden I posted, with the plain shank, with the sapph set EW?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 4/8/2009 12:38:56 AM
Author: arjunajane
Dreamer,
is this the sapph you were considering JM for?
If so, I think it would be lovely in one of his simple bezel bands..perhaps with some side diamonds?

I love this..

I was thinking about it but I think I am undecided... I am not as wild about this style of bezel where the stone is totally enclosed on the bottom. The bridge style has the culet open, but then it sits too high in my opinion!

 

[ma re]

IMO a halo would be better for a baby ring than a three stone, cause it just seems more delicate. But if you decide on a three stone, maybe there''s even no need to change the pair you already have, cause an oval can look great with EC sides (assuming proportions are right). Ovals or pears could of course also work, but they would give a completely different feel to the ring - not better or worse, just different.

 

[platinumrock]

Dreamer, what a precious photo of Hunter! He is so adorable!

Regarding the setting, which one is more visually appealing to you? A halo or a three-stone? Also, which setting would be more practical and versatile for everyday wear? If you were to choose the three-stone route, I can see easily see your gorgeous sapphire with halfmoon, oval or pear sidestones. My personal favorite would be the pear sidestones, but I may be in the minority.

Good luck with your decision, and I can''t wait to see your ring completed!

It will be a knock-out, I''m sure.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 4/8/2009 12:26:57 PM
Author: ma re
IMO a halo would be better for a baby ring than a three stone, cause it just seems more delicate. But if you decide on a three stone, maybe there''s even no need to change the pair you already have, cause an oval can look great with EC sides (assuming proportions are right). Ovals or pears could of course also work, but they would give a completely different feel to the ring - not better or worse, just different.

Ma re, you always have such great suggestions! Unfortunately in this case the ECs are much too large to go with my sapphire. They are each .48ct and with a sapph being about the size of a 1ct diamond oval, it just wouldn''t work I think.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 4/8/2009 12:43:20 PM
Author: platinumrock
Dreamer, what a precious photo of Hunter! He is so adorable!

Regarding the setting, which one is more visually appealing to you? A halo or a three-stone? Also, which setting would be more practical and versatile for everyday wear? If you were to choose the three-stone route, I can see easily see your gorgeous sapphire with halfmoon, oval or pear sidestones. My personal favorite would be the pear sidestones, but I may be in the minority.

Good luck with your decision, and I can''t wait to see your ring completed!

It will be a knock-out, I''m sure.

Well both are appealing to me visually, I think. I adore the contrast between the blue and white of my present three-stone sapph ring, even though I have never really liked the sapphire in the ring. So the three-stone route makes me swoon for that reason. But I have always wanted a halo!

I am fairly certain that I will end up with both--I want to re-set my diamond solitaire into either a halo or three-stone, and I want to set the sapph in either a halo or three stone! The question is, which one to set which way

?

The pracricality question is a stumper. With a young child I certainly don''t want anything too delicate. Perhaps that eliminates a halo? I just love how it looks, so I am not sure whether to get what I love or to get what is practical.

 

[Gailey]

Dreamer, your little Hunter is just darling, that 1st picture just makes me want to pick him up and cuddle him - and I`m not normally a `baby`gal. Something about that cute butt, like Linda said! He`s gorgeous, congratulations Mom!

Now, as to your ring. Have you thought about what finger you want to wear it on? I`m assuming that you want a style that is going to be baby friendly as well, so here are my 3 suggestions - in no particular order, I like them all.

 

[Gailey]

Suggestion number 2:

 

[Gailey]

Suggestion number 3:

 

[platinumrock]

I posted this pic in the wrong thread. Anyway, here''s a three-stone that''s definitely "snag-free".

 

[Gailey]

Date: 4/8/2009 10:38:04 AM
Author: dreamer_dachsie
As for bezels, there is a local jewelry designer named Linda Penwarden who does amazing work. I visited her store and loved what I saw! Since she is Canadian, my budget will go further.

Here is a ring of hers I adore...

And I love this setting, it`s identical to my yellow topaz e-ring. Linda Penwarden makes some very nice jewellery.

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 4/8/2009 1:07:30 PM
Author: dreamer_dachsie

Date: 4/8/2009 12:43:20 PM
Author: platinumrock
Dreamer, what a precious photo of Hunter! He is so adorable!

Regarding the setting, which one is more visually appealing to you? A halo or a three-stone? Also, which setting would be more practical and versatile for everyday wear? If you were to choose the three-stone route, I can see easily see your gorgeous sapphire with halfmoon, oval or pear sidestones. My personal favorite would be the pear sidestones, but I may be in the minority.

Good luck with your decision, and I can''t wait to see your ring completed!

It will be a knock-out, I''m sure.

Well both are appealing to me visually, I think. I adore the contrast between the blue and white of my present three-stone sapph ring, even though I have never really liked the sapphire in the ring. So the three-stone route makes me swoon for that reason. But I have always wanted a halo!

I am fairly certain that I will end up with both--I want to re-set my diamond solitaire into either a halo or three-stone, and I want to set the sapph in either a halo or three stone! The question is, which one to set which way

?

The pracricality question is a stumper. With a young child I certainly don''t want anything too delicate. Perhaps that eliminates a halo? I just love how it looks, so I am not sure whether to get what I love or to get what is practical.

Dreamer, have you ever tried on a halo? Did you love it on your hand? I would hate for you to spend $1200 on a ring and you find out it''s not the style for you. If you tried on a halo before and you love it, then I think you should go for the halo. Since you already have a three-stone, there''s no point in getting another three-stone if your heart is set on a halo. Also, you get to have the best of both worlds: a three-stone and a halo.

You should definitely get what you love first. The impracticalities will sort itself out and you will find a way to accomodate them.

You will be too busy staring at your ring anyway.

 

[Barcelona]

I also have a sapphire from Gary, although not blue. I''m having it set east to west with a semi bezel and a pave band. It''s headed off to WF today, so I''ll post CADs once I receive them.

 

[ma re]

Even a halo can be baby friendly - how about the one where melee is channel set around the center?

 

[shimmer]

Here are two of my favourite three stones...

 

[shimmer]

and...

just realized these are out of budget at $2k

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 4/8/2009 2:45:42 PM
Author: shimmer
and...

just realized these are out of budget at $2k

Shimmer, I''m normally not into bezels, but that is a gorgeous setting! Are the sides pears or hearts?

 

[shimmer]

I know, I just love that setting...it''s from Kriwaka. The website says they are heart shaped sapphires, 1ct centre diamond