I''m thinking of a reset - what should I do with this?

[D&T]

Ok, its looking like a slow night, so I thought I'd post a sapphire necklace - pendant (sorry only one photo so far) getting too late and so sorry about the big ol' finger print right on it

. Anyhow this was made by my cousin jeweler in cambodia it is a sapphire and diamond, but the chain is heavy and I'm sad that I don't wear this that often - like notta, as it just is too "much" for me, and a bit busy. what do you guys think I should do? leave it alone or reset it into something a bit more contemporary - simple? since I'm more of a "less" is more kinda gal? any thoughts any comments. I;ll try some neckshot. Not sure when I will reset, since I'm looking for ideas right now.

 

[D&T]

ok, i got some terrible night shots

but it''ll give you an idea

this is how long the necklace is - way too long for my short neck

 

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a little closer up with the chain

 

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the heavy chain

 

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showing my 15inch very dainty chain that I like the length of but the pendant is quite heavy for it. as you can see the sapphire is also pretty dark not the greatest but it was a gift.

 

[mochi]

Hmmm.... I kindda like it on the dainty chain.

 

[jstarfireb]

I actually like the setting as it is, with one exception. I would change the "halo" part to be more like a "typical PS halo" - get rid of those spoke-like bits of gold, add more diamonds if necessary, and probably bezel it (bezel would be more contemporary than prongs). I really like the part where it comes down off the chain though.

ETA: Oh, and I'd turn the pear upside-down, so the point is at the top.

 

[CravingDiamonds]

Date: 7/3/2009 1:51:07 AM
Author: jstarfireb
I actually like the setting as it is, with one exception. I would change the ''halo'' part to be more like a ''typical PS halo'' - get rid of those spoke-like bits of gold, add more diamonds if necessary, and probably bezel it (bezel would be more contemporary than prongs). I really like the part where it comes down off the chain though.

ETA: Oh, and I''d turn the pear upside-down, so the point is at the top.

I second this! I would not put it back on the heavy chain, but maybe look around for a chain in the length that you like that is a little thicker than the dainty one you have.

I think you could really turn it into an awesome pendant for yourself.

 

[chrono]

I like it the way it is. The only thing I would change is to turn the pear around so it's a teardrop when you wear it. I think the halo is unique because the spokes make the diamonds and sapphire look much bigger. The chain in itself is very unique too; very pretty. It's something I'd love to wear. Then again, that must be the high karat gold lover in me showing through.

 

[PinkTower]

I like it; all of it, just not together.

Maybe you could set a cabochon in a bezel and reuse the chain that way when you wear a turtleneck or inside the V of a white blouse. And I would do the setting in the same color gold as the chain.

I assume you don''t want to make the whole pendant over. I can''t tell what is causing the chain to be gold and the pendant to be white? So, perhaps use a white chain. I have had a jeweler remake prongs. Are those prongs or spokes? I would speak to a jeweler about cutting them down and also flip the bael to the other end.

If I were to make it over entirely, I would consider flipping the sapphire into a teardrop position and perhaps just putting one diamond at the top. You dont know the size of them, I assume. Or, you could sketch out taking four of the diamonds and making a diamond shape at the top, or an X or a flower.

 

[D&T]

hey guys- thanks for all the suggestion, I like the idea of bezeling the outside diamonds, I too do not like the gold spike

not quite sure what was going on there, and definitely agree to turn the pear pointing upwards. I forgot to mention, that I think the pendant part might be platinum? not sure, its quite heavy though as I was comparing weight with my other gold gemstone jewelry. I think I might just re make the whole thing. I'm not sure what the size of the sapphire is, I can sure try to use the good ol' ruler method... lol
Thanks guys for the compliment the chain is quite nice and heavy, but its either not long enough for an over the head to go... the darn what do you call those clasp? I'll call it a "M" clasp its a bugger to take them on and off with a few chipped nails along the way. I think i'll draw out a sketch using all of your ideas... Thanks again! Its always nice to hear what others can see that I dont

ETA: you know whats funny is looking at the first picture, it looks like I got like three different kind of karat weight gold going on

 

[chrono]

D&T,
The easiest way to open the clasp is to twist it instead of trying to pull it open/apart.

 

[D&T]

Date: 7/3/2009 9:08:51 AM
Author: Chrono
D&T,
The easiest way to open the clasp is to twist it instead of trying to pull it open/apart.

yep, do that too, but it so annoying sometimes that I don''t get the "gaps" closed in very tightly then the "m" gets all mishaped too, with this bail, no problem, but with my bracelet -its an "S" shaped clasp and I''m always so nervous that my bracelet will somehow unloop itself and come undone

 

[chrono]

Yeah, it''s much easier with necklaces than bracelets. Bracelets are where I need hubby''s help or I just wear my bracelet all the time without taking it off.

 

[D&T]

Date: 7/3/2009 9:21:48 AM
Author: Chrono
Yeah, it''s much easier with necklaces than bracelets. Bracelets are where I need hubby''s help or I just wear my bracelet all the time without taking it off.

I use my teeth

, me too, once I put it on, its not coming off unless I go swimming, so during the summer months, sadly I don''t wear it

I''ll have to post up my ruby bracelet, don''t think I have, is there a thread for colored jewelry?

 

[chrono]

Sounds lovely! You should start a new thread with pictures and one in the Show Me in the CS forum.

 

[T L]

I''m of no help in deciding what to do with it. I just wanted to say that I think it''s very pretty.

Is that high karat gold in the chain? The fasteners look typical of the Asian made high carat gold chains. I have a 24 karat bracelet with the same type of fastener.

 

[PinkTower]

You did not mention in the beginning that you think it is plat! Can you find out? My opinion would change, esp since TL points out that the gold may be high carat. Sometimes you just enjoy high quality pieces as they are. I am wearing a neckalce today that looks very eighties, but it is still what I want to wear today. You may feel entirely differently about that piece in a couple of years. I don''t think I would wear it with a stripe sweater, as in the photo, but I assume that just happened to be whatg you were wearing. You can easily shorten the chain in back if your hair is long with somtething. I would probably go for one of those little rubber bands that my daughter wears on her braces.

 

[D&T]

Date: 7/3/2009 9:48:18 AM
Author: Pink Tower
You did not mention in the beginning that you think it is plat! Can you find out? My opinion would change, esp since TL points out that the gold may be high carat. Sometimes you just enjoy high quality pieces as they are. I am wearing a neckalce today that looks very eighties, but it is still what I want to wear today. You may feel entirely differently about that piece in a couple of years. I don''t think I would wear it with a stripe sweater, as in the photo, but I assume that just happened to be whatg you were wearing. You can easily shorten the chain in back if your hair is long with somtething. I would probably go for one of those little rubber bands that my daughter wears on her braces.

lol. Yep, it was my go to bed shirt

ok, I looked at it some more under normal day light condition, the chain is actually stamped 18K but very thick, and the pendant itself, in the back is gold then half (prong and the diamond part that you see) front part looks like its dipped in Rhodium to turn it white gold looking, however it has not turned yellow as it has been 10 years since I''ve received the gift.
posting more pictures of the sapphire... I just cleaned and louped it, and it looks there is an internal fracture

seeping out I see a slight crack.

 

[D&T]

do you see what I see? a fracture on the right side? the belly side?

 

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last one.

 

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sorry last one

 

[chrono]

That''s hard to tell. Normally, it''s easier to see it from the bottom up (upside down). Try looking at it that way.

 

[D&T]

unfortunately the diamond prong portion covering the back quite a bit, but there is a little crack on the surface with a very long internal fracture. Should I leave this as is, as to not harm this sapphire any more

 

[chrono]

Doesn't sound good - I'd leave it as it is then. Sorry D&T. I know you were looking forward to improve the look of the sapphire.

 

[D&T]

bummer

... well guess I''ll go back to looking for settings for my loose stones again. I guess on my next wish list will be a nicer NOT fractured blue sapphire ( I guess this is a positive so I can now shop for a sapphire) I was hesitant on wanting another blue sapphire seeing as I already had one albeit not the best color and cut.