Natural blue topaz asscher from Bespoke

[NKOTB]

My first asscher in this journey arrived today. It's 4.9 ct, 9 mm. When I first bought it, I was thinking honkin' cocktail ring. It may be too big/deep for this purpose, but it ain't goin' back! I have other setting projects I'd like to start with in the new year, but I will be pulling this stone out to gaze at in the interim.

 

[NKOTB]

A few more pics...

 

[0-0-0]

Wow, looks like it's glowing in some of the shots.

 

[kelpie]

It looks like it has an internal light source! Don't think it's too big for a ring AT ALL but my asscher is 11mm.

 

[lavatea]

Beautiful! I'm saving up for Doug to cut me a baby brother for this stone. As long as my child cooperates and comes close to his due date.

 

[LD]

Strangely I don't think it's too big for a ring but admittedly can't see the profile so it may be 10 feet high for all I know! The colour is very lovely and the cut great. If you do set it, would it be in white or yellow gold?

I've found that w/gold makes this colour gem appear cold and icy looking but I don't think I've tried yellow gold so not sure which is better! I'll be interested to know what you do.

 

[JewelFreak]

Nice nice topaz! I don't think it's too big for a ring either. It would be stunning! Doug's website makes me drool every time I go there.

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks, all! I will probably end up going with a ring. I have a large aqua that I set in white gold. I had considered not rhodium plating it, so it would look a little warmer, without going with yellow gold (I never used to like yellow gold, though have been warming up to it lately). Everyone convinced me otherwise, so I ended up with rhodium plating, but maybe I could try the warm white gold this time?

Although some of the "glow" is my flash reflecting off the stone, it is certainly a very bright stone, and looks amazing in all lighting.

Kelpie, have you set your 11 mm stone? I will search for a thread in case I missed it or it was before my time on PS. I have fairly small fingers, too (wedding ring 4.5, but more like 5.25 for a RHR).

Lavatea, let's hope that little one cooperates! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[mariedtiger]

That is a heirloom kind of stone. I saw that on Doug's site and I'm so glad you got it so I can see pictures. I love his natural blues, they are gorgeous. That one must be blinding in sunlight. Congrats, awesome find.

 

[Coco914]

Oh my... What a gorgeous topaz!! I have to say, I think of all those I've seen - this has to be my most favorite. The color, the cut, the size...it has such presence! I can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[Aoife]

That's a beautiful stone, and the cutting looks superb. I'm really liking the unplated white gold idea, but I'll look forward to hearing what you decide.

 

[natsplat]

LOVE it! No way in my opinion is it too big for a ring: it would be a showstopper for all the right reasons! I too like the idea of unplated white gold, and I'd love to see some wickedly pointy prongs around it

 

[minousbijoux]

I agree that its not too big! I feel like asschers should really be of a certain size in order to appreciate the faceting. That stone will make one beautiful ring - and your long stately fingers can pull it off even if it is a big ring!

 

[jstarfireb]

Amazing color for a natural topaz! It looks almost like the irradiated ones. I'd probably put it in a silver pendant if it were mine. I love the icy coolness of the color.

 

[Arkteia]

Amazing color and cut! Congratulations!

 

[stargurl78]

Stunning asscher NKOTB!!!!!!! Perfect cut and beautiful color

ETA: I think its a fantastic size for a ring!

 

[NKOTB]

Thanks, mariedtiger, I do hope to pass it on to my daughter some day.

Thanks coco914, Aiofe, natsplat, minousbijoux, crasu, and stargurl78. jstarfireb, part of me wondered: "would I really know if this one was irradiated or natural?" Probably not, but...This almost looks like an aquamarine. Different in different lighting, and so pretty. I can't say I've really looked at or studied an irradiated blue topaz in person, but...

So, a ring it will be...When it comes closer to the time, I will be asking you to expand on your ideas, natsplat.