Minty Mistake? Help!

[RSargent]

In the spirit of spring I wanted to have my mint garnet set. It's not too big (1.17 carats) and I already have this 1 carat diamond ring mounting. The mount is meant for a round stone and my garnet is oval. Would this be a mistake to have set? I kind of like the way it looks, but I am bad at judging things like this. Your feedback is welcome!

 

[chrono]

The setting looks much too large for the stone, given that it drops completely into the basket right now.
1 ct diamond = 6.5 mm
1 ct oval garnet = 7 x 5 mm (if cut perfectly, which is a rarity for CS)

You might not have an issue with the 7 mm section but the difference between 6.5 mm and 5 mm is too great.

 

[Acinom]

Beautiful stone! My first reaction is that it's too big for the setting though. And to my eyes it looks like an oval in a setting that is meant for a round...

 

[deskjockey]

Visually I just don't think that works for me. Once you get the head/prongs adjusted to account for the oval, I think the negative space at the sides will not look right.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Visually I just don't think that works for me. Once you get the head/prongs adjusted to account for the oval, I think the negative space at the sides will not look right.

+1
Beautiful stone!

 

[pregcurious]

Not quite right, but lovely stone.

 

[movie zombie]

the setting overpowers the color stone.

 

[RSargent]

Thank you everyone. I am now convinced my mounting will need another stone. I appreciate your help on this!

 

[minousbijoux]

Agree with other comments, but am really posting to say that your garnet looks lovely.

 

[movie zombie]

Agree with other comments, but am really posting to say that your garnet looks lovely.

I agree......

 

[RSargent]

Thank you! I waited a long time to find the exact color I wanted. It has a touch of blue that reminds me of cuprian tourmaline. I prefer it to the more yellow versions I've seen. The stone has an amazing glow...

 

[minousbijoux]

Is it a Prima stone by any chance?

 

[RSargent]

No, I have a friend who has a collection and finally got him to part with it! Is Prima a good resource?

 

[T L]

Beautiful setting, and a beautiful stone, but they don't go together.

That stone would be amazing in rose gold.