I bought another pair of aquas

[whitewave]

From Jeff Davies and Son. 7.7mm
*** SOLD ***

4.03tcw Pair - Aquamarine
VIDEO LINK :

Dimensions: 7.7mm
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut: Custom
Origin: Nigeria
Price : $SOLD!
Treatment: None

 

[whitewave]

I think I’m going to make them stud earrings.

I also love the others I have but they are 5.5mm and I wear them with the jackets

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

oh those are lovelly

 

[whitewave]

oh those are lovelly

Thank you! I have long admired his inventory so I’m thrilled to see this pair. They were just sent today so it might be a week or so before I get them.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you! I have long admired his inventory so I’m thrilled to see this pair. They were just sent today so it might be a week or so before I get them.

looking forward to seeing them in your hot little hand

 

[Autumn in New England]

I think I’m going to make them stud earrings.

I also love the others I have but they are 5.5mm and I wear them with the jackets

I was just about to type that these would make a blinding pair of studs! OMG!!

 

[whitewave]

I was just about to type that these would make a blinding pair of studs! OMG!!

I’m excited about it. I can’t wait to see them

 

[MamaBee]

They’re so pretty @whitewave..I love aquas!

 

[whitewave]

They’re so pretty @whitewave..I love aquas!

Apparently, I’m an aqua person lol. I never thought I would need so many of them but here we are

 

[winnietucker]

Apparently, I’m an aqua person lol. I never thought I would need so many of them but here we are

Can we see the collection once these are set?

 

[whitewave]

Can we see the collection once these are set?

Absolutely!!

 

[CaseyLouLou]

Since we are discussing aquas, I have a question about them. I don’t own any and I’m curious how they compare to a pale sapphire or a blue zircon. Is the color better and how is the sparkle? Is there an advantage to aquas such as a color you can’t get in other gems or durability. I know they are fairly affordable compare to sapphire at least. Thanks!

 

[Ol-Blue]

These are so beautiful! I can’t wait to see them set!

 

[icy_jade]

Since we are discussing aquas, I have a question about them. I don’t own any and I’m curious how they compare to a pale sapphire or a blue zircon. Is the color better and how is the sparkle? Is there an advantage to aquas such as a color you can’t get in other gems or durability. I know they are fairly affordable compare to sapphire at least. Thanks!

Size for one. I just got a 12 ct aquamarine and for that price maybe only a smallish 1 to 2 ct sapphire? Zircon and sapphire should have better color (ie darker blue) typically. There are some darker blue aquamarines (Santa Maria color) but those are very pricey (can be as much as sapphires).

I also have a beryl (unheated aqua?). Very pretty color imo.

Refractive index for aqua is 1.57/8 vs 1.76/7 for sapphire vs 1.9 for zircons (2.4 for diamond) so it’s not as sparkly as sapphire or zircon.

 

[Catmom]

They will make gorgeous earrings!

 

[whitewave]

They are gorgeous and the pics don’t do them justice. I’ll add more after they are set.

 

[winnietucker]

Very pretty!

 

[MamaBee]

The color is so pretty!

 

[whitewave]

Help me out ladies— I’m about to send off for mounting.

4 prong baskets? La pousette (sp?) backs. Single or double claw prongs?
@yssie @Mrs B @diamondseeker2006 @kgizo

tagged a few people

thanks!

 

[yssie]

Ooh. Just seeing this thread. How pretty are those!?

I vote four double prongs!! And regular ol’ jumbo backs unless you’re partial to the la pousettes - the jumbo backs have bigger pads. They’ll be stunning!!

 

[Eli22]

Pretty!!! Double claw prongs would look lovely!

 

[kgizo]

Lovely! They are a good size and have potential to droop so jumbo or la pousette are a good idea. They would look pretty with single or double claw prongs. If you think there may be a possibility of adding a halo jacket in the future might ask DK about that now so you have that option.

 

[whitewave]

Since we are discussing aquas, I have a question about them. I don’t own any and I’m curious how they compare to a pale sapphire or a blue zircon. Is the color better and how is the sparkle? Is there an advantage to aquas such as a color you can’t get in other gems or durability. I know they are fairly affordable compare to sapphire at least. Thanks!

Sorry I just saw this and can’t really answer because I have never seen a spinel in person.

I go for medium blue aquamarine because I think the color is so dreamy.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Those are so pretty! I'd do low set 4 prong baskets. You can probably get those stock and not custom, although the double prongs would be nice, too. I just personally wouldn't do custom made settings. I hate La Pousette backs, so I'd for sure do the large regular backs. I just bought an EC aqua to make a ring for my daughter! I love aquamarine, too!

 

[whitewave]

Thanks, everyone.

yes, I really didn’t need to go custom, but my life is bonkers right now and the quickest and easiest thing for me was to send to David Klass, so they are in his hands now!

 

[MamaBee]

Thanks, everyone.

yes, I really didn’t need to go custom, but my life is bonkers right now and the quickest and easiest thing for me was to send to David Klass, so they are in his hands now!

@whitewave They are going to be gorgeous on your ears. I have to say that he makes gorgeous earrings but I don’t like the large push backs that he provides. He made me beautiful halo studs but the backs were not great. I ordered jumbo white gold backs from Amazon.

 

[whitewave]

@whitewave They are going to be gorgeous on your ears. I have to say that he makes gorgeous earrings but I don’t like the large push backs that he provides. He made me beautiful halo studs but the backs were not great. I ordered jumbo white gold backs from Amazon.

Thanks. I requested double claw and jumbo backs from him. I’ll order the ones you did if I don’t like the backs he sends me. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Ooh, I'm late as always...
Are they a match to that fabulous ring you have? I can't wait to see them finished!

 

[Austina]

Really pretty icy blue!

 

[MamaBee]

Thanks. I requested double claw and jumbo backs from him. I’ll order the ones you did if I don’t like the backs he sends me. Thanks for the heads up.

His claws are amazing….