How would you set a 9mm Rubellite?

[dk168]

I am not usually indecisive when it comes to settings, however, I am torn about how to set my 9mm JW Rubellite. This is my first JW stone and the first to be set, and about time too as it was purchased years ago!

On one hand, I believe it deserves a grand setting, and have thought of a convertible ring-pendant design. However, it is so grand that I may only wear it as a ring or pendant occasionally. The ring will be worn on my left hand middle finger.

The other option is to set it in a simpler air gap halo ring setting with no millgrain, to be worn on my LH ring finger.

Which would you choose, or opt for something different?

Here are my setting inspirations.





Thanks for everyone's help in advance.

DK

 

[dk168]

The stone itself (I could not access my stored images on PS when I was creating the new thread for some reason), Jeff's glamour shot at the top, the other two are my own pics.







DK

 

[elle_71125]

Not gonna lie, I really love that first flower ring setting.

 

[missy]

Not gonna lie, I really love that first flower ring setting.

Me too! That would be a freakin awesome ring.

 

[dk168]

Not gonna lie, I really love that first flower ring setting.

So do I, and this stone is worthy of such a grand setting IMHO.

I originally planned for it to be part of an interchangeable pendant bail project, however, I have changed my mind.

DK

 

[dk168]

Me too! That would be a freakin awesome ring.

Indeed, and I am still leaning towards the ring-pendant design, as I no longer have a grand pendant anymore.

DK

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Me too! That would be a freakin awesome ring.

Me three!!!! That would look amazing!!!!!

 

[dk168]

The pendant is likely to be a slider rather than one with a bail.

DK

 

[arkieb1]

I've wanted to make a flower ring with pave petals and a CS centre for ages, so I like most of them!!!

 

[missy]

You know who makes TDF flower rings? Mike Robinson. Swoon!!!! To all his masterpieces.

Pink diamonds + RDG(Mike Robinson) = Artisan Masterpiece!!!! - by pinkjewel

Whew- what an incredible journey this has been! I feel so fortunate to have worked with the incredibly talented Mike R and his father Ken has been an absolute sweetheart!! I am beyond delighted- in fact absolutely thrilled with the whole experience and, of course, my beautiful ring! I have...

www.pricescope.com

 

[lovedogs]

You know who makes TDF flower rings? Mike Robinson. Swoon!!!! To all his masterpieces.

Pink diamonds + RDG(Mike Robinson) = Artisan Masterpiece!!!! - by pinkjewel

Whew- what an incredible journey this has been! I feel so fortunate to have worked with the incredibly talented Mike R and his father Ken has been an absolute sweetheart!! I am beyond delighted- in fact absolutely thrilled with the whole experience and, of course, my beautiful ring! I have...

www.pricescope.com

I think they changed their name to be David Michael now, but their work continues to be mind blowing and amazing. Sadly they are $$$$, but yes they are #goals for all flower rings.

And I agree a flower design would be amazing with this stone!

 

[dk168]

I remember pinkjewel's ring well, it is a masterpiece for certain.

DK

 

[dk168]

I think they changed their name to be David Michael now, but their work continues to be mind blowing and amazing. Sadly they are $$$$, but yes they are #goals for all flower rings.

And I agree a flower design would be amazing with this stone!

I just Googled their rings and they are out of this world!

DK

 

[voce]

Another vote for flower ring. You have a scrumptious rubellite!

 

[Rfisher]

One more flower vote

 

[lovedogs]

TACH]

I think this type of style (from beyond jewelry on ebay) would be amazing

 

[T L]

Here’s a 9mm rubelite tourmaline in a butterfly setting. The finger is a size 8, albeit swollen in the summer sun.

 

[Acinom]

I looove that flower design dk! Buf only if you would wear it regularly.

This is how I set my rubellite (10,86 mm):

 

[collier]

I love the flower setting! It is fabulous. Personally I would go grand!

 

[dk168]

Grand and glam is winning!

I have asked my contact whether it would be possible to make a brooch setting that can take the flower head, just a simple one with leaves and branches with no stones, hopefully, it will not add too much to the overall cost of the project.

I decided against making a bangle setting to go with the flower head, as I am unlikely to wear CS on my wrist, and shall stick with white metal and diamonds/simulants etc...

DK

 

[dk168]

@lovedogs that is a gorgeous flower ring setting!

@TL and @Acinom your rings are gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

DK