Mexican fire opal with play of colour, set in onyx panel and 18K yellow gold. In direct sun, flashlight and shade:
Typically for an opal, the colours show best in directional contrasty light. But the softer floating colour clouds seen in the shade are also fascinating.
My new yellow-orange zircon, in 18K yellow gold. I love how bright it is:
@DejaWiz, note the slightly beveled half-bezel (which would be octagonal, like your concept, if it were a full bezel). This is what I was suggesting for your ring. See how, with the lighting in the picture, there is a bright reflection at centre and top left, but not from the other sides. If the bezel were dead flat, there would be a bright reflection all around. I now always try to avoid this. Just my 2 cents.
Here is a comparison with other yellow-orange stones (parti sapphire, chrysoberyl / zircon, zircon, orange sapphire, yellow beryl):
It's hard to show them all at their best in one pic. (Note that some of the highlights are burnt out.) But you can see that the new zircon easily outshines the older round one. The new zircon, the orange sapphire and the yellow beryl seem to have the best balance of brightness and saturation. The parti sapphire and the chrysoberyl are bright, but not so saturated.
I’m a lady but sometimes like jewelry with masculine styling. This thread does not get enough attention so may as well post this angular ring with wide band. Super comfortable. Size 6.5 but it would easily look good in size 10 or 11 because of the shank. David Klass, gents.
i would so wear that !My new yellow-orange zircon, in 18K yellow gold. I love how bright it is:
@DejaWiz, note the slightly beveled half-bezel (which would be octagonal, like your concept, if it were a full bezel). This is what I was suggesting for your ring. See how, with the lighting in the picture, there is a bright reflection at centre and top left, but not from the other sides. If the bezel were dead flat, there would be a bright reflection all around. I now always try to avoid this. Just my 2 cents.
Here is a comparison with other yellow-orange stones (parti sapphire, chrysoberyl / zircon, zircon, orange sapphire, yellow beryl):
It's hard to show them all at their best in one pic. (Note that some of the highlights are burnt out.) But you can see that the new zircon easily outshines the older round one. The new zircon, the orange sapphire and the yellow beryl seem to have the best balance of brightness and saturation. The parti sapphire and the chrysoberyl are bright, but not so saturated.
I dont wear rings often but I have started to wear them more often. I got this cheaper one to test the waters and its growing on me thinking about getting something way nicer. I wear stone rings more often though
I love this necklace, it weighs close to 40 grams of solid gold. I wear it as a bracelet sometimes
Sooo excited for this ring that is currently in the works!
3.60 oval, j color, vs 1 clarity
And to make this even better, my jeweller for over 10years decided Rj give me such a sweet treat as we are
Making this ring for my 10th concert for a cause with Winnipeg symphony orchestra - where we donate all proceeds from the concert…
3D image and wax model photos are below
It’s here!!!!
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