Just got this spinel!

[kt]

So I just bought this off a cutter on etsy - it's a precision cut, pink/orange/peach spinel, 2.13 ct, 9 x 6.7mm cushion. (the second shot is in daylight)

I realize I just got a darker pink one off Litnon, but i'm hoping this one is a more delicate, almost-pad-pink-orange shade (but not TOO orange). it's described as "a very unusual pinkish orange color." We'll see! If I love the color then I may try my first halo setting....I've read from other posts that a halo might bring the color out more as it will enclose the stone more. Rose gold perhaps?

The seller has a return policy but it'll be a pain to have to pack it up and ship it back so I hope I love it!

 

[Arkteia]

It would be interesting to look at the "live" stone. The photo looks very nice.

People here know much better about halos and other settings; there are halos and halos, though. My halo setting totally ruined the performance of excellent sapphire from Jeff White. I have to take it out and reset now. I would to seek Chrono's advise when it comes to types of settings. She has this amazing intuition and feels which kind of setting would be best for the stone.

 

[stargurl78]

It looks like it will be a very pretty stone! Can't wait to see IRL pics once you receive it.

 

[kt]

Thanks! I will definitely take my own photos when I get it...and hopefully Chrono will jump in with some thoughts on a setting. I'm not really into the Legacy look - i think they are beautiful but I don't see myself wearing one every day in my conservative office setting - I was thinking of something a bit more delicate, but with the band not too thin. Definitely not too blingy. All my rectangles have been East/West set, so I'm thinking this one should be North/South. Ooh, can't wait to see what it is like IRL!

 

[natsplat]

I really like the shape and colour combination: I can see why you were drawn to it Looking forward to in-hand photos!

I'd love to see it in a clean East-West fancy prong setting, personally, but I'm not a big one for halos. (ETA: I see you have lots of E-W, so yeah, N-S is much more sensible )

 

[chrono]

The spinel shows good promise of being a pretty stone in person. As the tone appears to be light to medium light, it is a good candidate for a more enclosed setting, probably in yellow gold. A simple halo or even semi bezel isn't going to dampen the sparkle or overly darken it. Given the dimensions of the spinel, it'll be lovely set N/S with sidestones or split shank if you have long fingers.

 

[chrissy0116]

Gosh, that is gorgeous - I am looking for that color as well, thought I had it a couple of weeks ago - the photos showed terrific, but IRL it was too topaz-y in most types of light. I will cross my fingers for you, as that stone and color look fantastic!

 

[kt]

Chrono - do you think a pink gold setting would make the stone more pink and "hide" the orange? I like the idea of a rose gold ring as I don't have one yet but I also down want to drown out the orange/pink balance (if there is a good balance).

I think this may be a job for DanielM on Etsy! But must save up my pennies first given I am thinking of also making my pink spinel antique-looking ring. I just got the pink spinel for that today from Litnon and it's GORGEOUS - very bright, saturated stone - but need some opinions if you think it'll look good in the setting I picked so will post that stone later!

 

[chrono]

Hard to say - rose gold may end up bring out more of the orange than expected. Best to see what the postman brings home first.

 

[pregcurious]

Wow, I love the color! I love peach-colored stones.