How would you set an Octavia Asscher?

[milton333]

This year is our 15th wedding anniversary, and an upgrade has been in the works. However, I've recently thought that maybe rather than getting a bigger RB, I'd rather do a fancy cut. I'm in love with the Octavia Asscher, but the budget for this upgrade (including setting) would keep me at around 1 ct, which is, well, kind of small. I'm still getting used to how squarish cuts face up smaller than same-carat-sized rounds. But, I think with the right setting, I'd really prefer the facet pattern and uniqueness of the Octavia to a bigger RB.

So, how would you set it, keeping in mind that more finger coverage is going to be a goal? I will add that my "temporary" ring that I wore as an e-ring/w-band during my pregnancy and while losing baby weight was an Art Deco repro with sapphires (well, probably lab-created, but sapphire-ish), and I've gotten very attached to that look. Here it is (sapphires not this dark IRL):



So, here are some options:
Modified for Aascher shape


Love this, but not in love with the idea of a double halo. Too much?


Modified by changing the tapered diamond baguettes for tapered sapphire baguettes


I also had the maybe crazy idea of doing something similar to my "pregnancy ring" and kite-setting the Octavia with kite-set sapphires beside it (maybe a carre-cut for the sapphs). Maybe have prongs north-south-east-west on the Octavia to square it up a bit? Would that look completely nuts, do you think?

 

[Gypsy]

Under 2000 for the setting: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-art-deco-bev-k-ring-princess-of-hearts-from-gog.175328/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-art-deco-bev-k-ring-princess-of-hearts-from-gog.175328/[/URL] To personalize it, and make it look different than Webdiva's, I would go a thinner bezel around the center stone and omit the little bezel rounds in the halo and do a different gallery-- ask them for the hearts gallery.

of the base setting by Beverly K. The bezeled rounds were customized by Webdiva.

GOG did this for her, they can do it for you.

 

[Christina...]

I'm really loving the first design you posted. But if you're hoping for the same side to side coverage that your current ring is giving you then maybe the third option is better? You also seem to really want to incorporate sapphires into the setting in some way and I'm not sure that you can do that with the first setting. You have some really great inspiration though.

I think that I would want a fresh start with the octavia and would try to get away from something too similar to what I had been wearing. It's just personal preference but I think that I would grow tired of a kite setting after too long. I've seen many that have been TDF, but for me I think that the novelty of it would wear off at some point and I'd be looking for something else again.

So,I guess I like either the idea of the Octavia being the star of the show, and I think that will happen nicely with the first design, or the third design with a couple of frenchie sapphires to add some contrast and texture.

 

[Lotus99]

The third one really appeals to me, for some reason. Maybe something like that with sapphires as the side stones in the shoulders, assuming you want to incorporate sapphires.

You could also consider something like bullets or trillion sidestones in a simpler, more classic setting, if you don't want to go the halo route. I think that would give you more finger coverage.

 

[webdiva]

I love all of them! Especially the first one from ERD, but it was out of my budget! The Octavia is gorgeous, too! You'd get that asscher feel with more sparkles! You definitely need some sort of halo if you're used to a larger RB. Your pregnancy ring is lovely, but I also feel like it doesn't make the Octavia the star of the show.

The main theme I see on all of them is the bezel, which I think best showcases the cut corner cuts - gorgeous!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I would set it in a very open mount to see the profile, that is the best frigging part!

 

[milton333]

On the budget, while it isn't entirely firm, the problem with the Octavias is that there's a bunch of them around 1 ct, for generally sub-$10k-ish, and then there's only two bigger (at least in the month or so I've been stalking them), jumping next to 1.5 and about $20k. So, I'm probably looking at 1 ct regardless, since there's not really any options within budget above 1 ct, and might as well spend some on the setting.

I'm not dead-set on bezels, but do like to see the shape of the stone emphasized. Mostly, I think I need more ring to be satisfied with the size, but am looking for Art Deco or Edwardian style, and don't want something that looks too much like a basic halo. Halo coverage, while still being different. I will probably also go a bit lower on color (maybe to I), so seeing the profile is not as big a deal to me. I'll still see the high crown.

I will have to look more closely at Beverly K.

 

[milton333]

Webdiva, I love your ring, instant classic!

 

[ame]

of the original optiosn the op showed...the first and 2nd (sapphire)...They are AMAZING diamonds.

 

[rubybeth]

I really like the double halo with sapphires. I think that would add a lot of finger coverage, plus it would make the center stone 'pop' more than a regular diamond halo, IMO.

 

[Karl_K]

I love this setting, the tall crown would really pop against the sapphires.

I would eliminate the inner bezel and use prongs to hold the stone and sculptor it around the stone.

 

[webdiva]

Webdiva, I love your ring, instant classic!

Thank you! I'm really happy about the quality - Bev K and GOG did a great job! Check out Bev K's website and check to see if you can see them in person. They are much, much more delicate in person than in pictures, even the pictures I posted on my Show Me the Bling. The shank is as delicate as the 1910s platinum antique ring I tried on, but still feels solid. If the Octavia has a high crown, any of the styles you posted and my style will be fantastic! I have a low crown and can see how a higher one would enhance that vintage look.

 

[webdiva]

I love this setting, the tall crown would really pop against the sapphires.

I would eliminate the inner bezel and use prongs to hold the stone and sculptor it around the stone.

Hi Karl! Big fan of the cut! I'd love to see some examples of pronged Octavias that would enhance it - I couldn't find anything pronged that didn't take away from the cut corner shape but I bet you have some in your photo stash?!

 

[stargurl78]

I LOVE that first setting from ERD

 

[Karl_K]

Hi Karl! Big fan of the cut! I'd love to see some examples of pronged Octavias that would enhance it - I couldn't find anything pronged that didn't take away from the cut corner shape but I bet you have some in your photo stash?!

howdy :} This isn't an Octavia if it was I could not post it.

 

[webdiva]

Thanks, Karl! Those are some of the best looking prongs I've ever seen on a cut corner square! They're small enough to not take away from the corners and squared off to fit the geometric theme. That's a pretty nice, hefty-looking asscher too! Would you be able to share who made the ring/prongs?

 

[Gypsy]

Thanks, Karl! Those are some of the best looking prongs I've ever seen on a cut corner square! They're small enough to not take away from the corners and squared off to fit the geometric theme. That's a pretty nice, hefty-looking asscher too! Would you be able to share who made the ring/prongs?

Pretty sure that's an original Cartier. Vintage asscher. And I think it's 6 carats.

 

[Karl_K]

Thanks, Karl! Those are some of the best looking prongs I've ever seen on a cut corner square! They're small enough to not take away from the corners and squared off to fit the geometric theme. That's a pretty nice, hefty-looking asscher too! Would you be able to share who made the ring/prongs?

Pretty sure that's an original Cartier. Vintage asscher. And I think it's 6 carats.

yep original Cartier.
5cts as I remember it but you could be right at 6.

 

[packrat]

Something w/an open profile. This is one of my favorite settings ever.

 

[kenny]

We set our Octavia in a titanium tension setting called "Sidegrooves" from http://www.boonerings.com/stone.htm .

The Octavia, more than any other diamond cut I have seen, puts on a phenomenal light show from ALL angles, not just the top view.
I could not bring myself to cover up the side view with a conventional setting.

The diamond gets so many compliments and just rivets the employees in jewelry stores.
Here are a few views to get an idea of how open the design is, letting maximum light in and out.

 

[webdiva]

Thanks, Karl! Those are some of the best looking prongs I've ever seen on a cut corner square! They're small enough to not take away from the corners and squared off to fit the geometric theme. That's a pretty nice, hefty-looking asscher too! Would you be able to share who made the ring/prongs?

Pretty sure that's an original Cartier. Vintage asscher. And I think it's 6 carats.

yep original Cartier.
5cts as I remember it but you could be right at 6.

Thanks, Gypsy and Karl! It's gorgeous!

Milton333 - have you seen anything that has swayed you in one direction?