My red zircon is set!

[babysteps]

hi, I wanted to share my red zircon in its new home, since I had received much helpful advice here on what to do with it. After weighing everything and looking at various gold colors and setting, this is what I chose - I am really happy with how it came out, I feel like the zircon is protected and that the bezel didn't negatively impact its performance. The first photo in the box is how I rec'vd it from Jeff White, just as a point of comparison to the photos of the set stone. Thanks again for the earlier advice and for letting me share the final product.

ETA: oops, forgot to say that it is set in rose gold!

 

[megeve]

WOW! It looks awesome! Enjoy!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Very pretty!

 

[Rock Your Socks]

wow, i just love bezels..

 

[mercoledi]

Beautiful, love the color against the rose gold!

 

[mochi]

It''s gorgeous!!! Only problem with this...not enough pictures!

Who did your setting, if you don''t mind sharing. They did a very nice job.

 

[babysteps]

Thank you megeve, makingthegrade, rock your socks & mercoledi for the nice thoughts!

Mochi, if I could take great photos like you I would post more! I am living in Hong Kong this year, the jeweler here set it for me - I am lucky to have them since they are patient and will customize anything.

 

[mochi]

Oh babysteps, you''re so lucky to be in a area with so much resources!! Or you can get into alot of trouble...hehehe

 

[babysteps]

Date: 4/22/2009 10:06:04 AM
Author: mochi
Oh babysteps, you''re so lucky to be in a area with so much resources!! Or you can get into alot of trouble...hehehe

You''re right - trouble with a capital ''T''! But it costs so much less to do it here that I am trying to ''set'' what I can before we move home so I don''t kick myself later [that''s my rationalization at least!] You and all your gorgeous stones should go on holiday here!

 

[MonkeyPie]

Oohh I love how that came out! It looks great! Where did you get it set?

 

[Stone Hunter]

Very pretty. I love the setting and would like to see more close up pictures of the stone please.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

It looks just gorgeous!!!!!! Congrats on getting it set!

 

[movie zombie]

great hand shot! congrats.

mz

 

[Arcadian]

That is a gorgeous stone

-A

 

[Fly Girl]

Gorgeous ring, babysteps! I love sparkly red stones, and the setting is beautiful and classic. Well done!

More pictures in different lighting would be great!

 

[babysteps]

Thanks Monkeypie, Stone Hunter, LTP, MZ, Arcadian and FlyGirl

! It''s bedtime for me, but here are the collage shots individually so they are bigger

Maybe I will have sunlight tomorrow! Here is the stone, unset:

 

[babysteps]

Here is the same view (taken under lamp light) after being set:

 

[Kismet]

Aww, that''s a lovely ring.

 

[babysteps]

Here is a handshot, normal afternoon light near window:

 

[babysteps]

And last one, a close up in regular afternoon light from window. This is an ''indoor'' baby - it duds out in direct sunlight. But, it was like that unset, too, and honestly most of the time I would wear it, I would be indoors.

Thanks again for taking a look!

 

[Barcelona]

Wow, love it!

 

[FrekeChild]

It look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[innerkitten]

It looks great! I love bezels.

 

[Fly Girl]

Thank you for the larger pictures. So pretty!!

 

[AmberGretchen]

FABULOUS - I adore it, the setting compliments that beautiful stone perfectly

 

[brandy_z28]

Gorgeous!

that red!

 

[Porridge]

Gorgeous, really pretty setting. Red and gold are a match made in heaven! Love it!

 

[decodame]

Stunning!

 

[stacy]

Your ring is absolutely stunning! I love the setting, and that stone just sings. It is GORGEOUS!

 

[packrat]

Wow-that''s a beautiful ring! I love bezels!