My Malaya garnet

[Cind11]

I''ve been a bad girl. In addition to the sapphire I just bought, I also bought a Malaya garnet from Gene at precsiongem. This is what the had to say about it:

"The stone weighs 2.27 ct and measures 7.63 mm. The cut on this is called a French Button, which works very well for ganets and allows you to tilt the stone to any angle with out a window. I have the stone grade on my system as: Color 5, Clarity 5 (loop clean)"

 

[T L]

Gorgeous!!

I think it''s Malaya Garnet night on Pricescope!

 

[Skippy123]

Beautiful, that is a super cool cut!

 

[Clairitek]

How neat of a cut is that!?! I love it! That color reminds me of a really yummy red wine. Thanks for sharing!

 

[innerkitten]

Another Malaya! Yes it does seem to be malaya night around here. What a pretty stone ! Can''t wait to see your photos.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh, that is a beautiful stone, too!

 

[Gailey]

Date: 3/11/2009 10:18:26 PM
Author:Cind11
I''ve been a bad girl. In addition to the sapphire I just bought, I also bought a Malaya garnet from Gene at precsiongem. This is what the had to say about it:

''The stone weighs 2.27 ct and measures 7.63 mm. The cut on this is called a French Button, which works very well for ganets and allows you to tilt the stone to any angle with out a window. I have the stone grade on my system as: Color 5, Clarity 5 (loop clean)''

And another one, lovely stone, cute as a button!

 

[marcy]

Gorgeous stone.

 

[Cind11]

Thank you SDL, TL, Skippy, Clairtek, innerkitten, DS and Gailey. I have no idea how to set this stone. Seems like people think Malaya''s look best in white or rose gold? I don''t think I want any sidestones. No halo either since my engagement ring is a halo. I''m willing to take any ideas you colored stone lovers can provide!

 

[secondhandnews]

Really pretty and such an interesting cut! Love the color! I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[babysteps]

WowWowWow - what a beautiful stone, I love the color and that cut is just amazing - I haven''t seen it before and it is great! Gorgeous malaya

 

[ma re]

I definitely think this one should be a solitaire in WG, to show off the cut. Besides, it''s not a small stone so it can stand on it''s own. Rose wouldn''t do much for the cut, and I think white will make the stone center of attention.

 

[T L]

Date: 3/12/2009 5:44:17 AM
Author: ma re
I definitely think this one should be a solitaire in WG, to show off the cut. Besides, it''s not a small stone so it can stand on it''s own. Rose wouldn''t do much for the cut, and I think white will make the stone center of attention.

Mr. Ma Rae,
I would normally tend to agree with you, but in the case of these malayas, they tend to go more peachy in white metal, so that has to be taken into consideration. If you like white gold and peachy colored stones, than that would be ideal. However, if you prefer to bring out the pink in the stone, then rose gold is probably best (I''ll see for myself when I get my rose gold setting for my malaya). I would also suggest something of a simple setting or head then. I also prefer padparadschas in rose gold, but that''s me.

 

[mercoledi]

That is just the neatest cut! Lovely!

 

[Cind11]

Date: 3/12/2009 8:42:18 AM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 3/12/2009 5:44:17 AM
Author: ma re
I definitely think this one should be a solitaire in WG, to show off the cut. Besides, it''s not a small stone so it can stand on it''s own. Rose wouldn''t do much for the cut, and I think white will make the stone center of attention.

Mr. Ma Rae,
I would normally tend to agree with you, but in the case of these malayas, they tend to go more peachy in white metal, so that has to be taken into consideration. If you like white gold and peachy colored stones, than that would be ideal. However, if you prefer to bring out the pink in the stone, then rose gold is probably best (I''ll see for myself when I get my rose gold setting for my malaya). I would also suggest something of a simple setting or head then. I also prefer padparadschas in rose gold, but that''s me.

Gene cut this stone for me and I told him I wanted a piece of the rough that was more toward pink. So, maybe I should set it in white gold so that it will also show the peach.

What about the Whiteflash Legato? It says it''s for round and square shaped stones.

 

[mercoledi]

The legato is a lovely choice, the swoopy bits in the head will complement the lines of the stone.

 

[Cind11]

Thanks secondhandnews, babysteps, mercoledi, mr. ma re, amd TourmalineLover. I really like the cut because it seems "different".

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Ooh I love the color! lovely stone!

 

[mochi]

Ohhh... it''s lovely! I think the Legato setting would be very nice!

 

[Cind11]

I received the stone today. I''m very pleased with it! Pictures later I hope!

 

[mochi]

Yay!! Pictrues!!

 

[innerkitten]

Looking forward to pics.

 

[coatimundi_org]

I love everything about this stone! Beautiful! Looking forward to more pics!

 

[Cind11]

Here we go...

 

[Cind11]

Another...

 

[Cind11]

I''m going to take more. These pictures don''t show how pretty the stone is!

 

[mochi]

It''s pretty!

I know I told you before, but I love your kitty! I use to have a seal point and her name was Mai-Lyn. She was absolutely my sweetheart. Siamese cats are my favorite breed.

 

[T L]

Beautiful,
Can''t wait to see more pics!! I wish I had a cushion Malaya!!

 

[mochi]

Date: 3/14/2009 8:49:48 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Beautiful,
Can''t wait to see more pics!! I wish I had a cushion Malaya!!

8x8??

 

[CharmyPoo]

Very pretty!