Need ideas for .4 ct stone

[swingirl]

I need some ideas! I have .40 carat, I color, ideal cut round diamond, uncertified. It was recently recut by Bill Bray.

I initially wanted to put it in a 5 stone anniversary band and have slightly smaller stones on each side, like .3 and .25.

I’ve considered a pendant bit I fear I’m too rough and would break the chain and loose it. And the pre-made settings seem to take a .5 and larger stone.

It’s a sentimental stone and that’s why I want to use it but will an uncertified stone be a problem to get set?

Any suggestions on who might be good to create a custom ring (or whatever) and be willing to work with an uncertified stone?

Any ideas on what to do with this nice modest-sized diamond?

 

[sanfranciscoellen]

Hi Swingirl!

I''d get a solitaire bangle, like this one from Whiteflash. Looooovely and sturdy!

Whiteflash Solitaire Bangle

 

[swingirl]

Oh that''s pretty but I think it already comes with a stone.

 

[lisaC]

I absolutely love the WF version of the tiffany etoile. It has that clean lines but substantial look to it.

 

[Gothgrrl]

A 3 stone ring with either sapphires or rubies would be nice. I just love the reds and blues.

 

[sanfranciscoellen]

Sorry I didn''t clarify...I had meant that you could have something like that custom made with your stone.

How nice that you now have an ideal cut to work with!

 

[KristyDarling]

Hi Swingirl!

Have you considered halo''ing the stone? I''ve always thought that stones around the .5 carat weight are ideal for halo''s. (Leon! Leon!)

If I ever had an ideal cut stone like yours just laying around, I''d do a SweetVioletBlue (her screen name might be trinket08 now, not sure). I ADORE her ring and always have. Something about putting a round stone in a differently shaped head just does it for me. Unexpected and also kind of vintage. Someday, I WILL re-set my original e-ring stone into this setting! I believe it''s by MK Diamonds. (http://www.mkdandj.com/)

 

[swingirl]

Thank you for your responses...keep ‘em comin’. I love the feedback. You are all so full of good ideas.

lisaC--how do I look up the tiffany etoile on the WF website?

Gothgirl--nice idea. I didn’t think of mixing it with some colored stones.

wallermama--Ohhh. I get it. I could do that but I am not much of a bangle wearer...although I LOVE WF tennis bracelets!

KristyDarling--Wow! That halo is beautiful. I love the vintage look. And speaking of Leon...he is in possession of my asscher. It’ll be a few weeks so I have to be patient and not think about it too much. But I did think of him for a little custom something-the-other...I’m just not sure what since this small round would be a right-hand ring. (if it becomes a ring)

 

[reader]

Have you considered a split shank?

 

[swingirl]

I love split shanks but my stone has a small spread and I probably wouldn''t get much "split". Although I could do a split shank AND a halo!

 

[lisaC]

When you look up their solitaire e-rings it''s on the 3rd page last ring.

 

[FireGoddess]

I would halo that baby in a New York minute!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 10/8/2006 5:32:21 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I would halo that baby in a New York minute!!

Yup, me too.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''d do the WF Bezel Halo pendant (looks like Kaleigh''s and Alj''s). .4 is a great size for it!

http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Pendants/Halo-Bezel-Pendant_1022.htm

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 10/8/2006 6:05:25 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I''d do the WF Bezel Halo pendant (looks like Kaleigh''s and Alj''s). .4 is a great size for it!

http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Pendants/Halo-Bezel-Pendant_1022.htm

I totally agree! I love that look...and I''m actually better at holding onto pendants than rings.

 

[swingirl]

It sounds like halo is the way to go for a stone this size. I really do like the bezel pendant but it says it''s for .5 ct stone. I wonder if they could do it with a smaller one. I don''t want anything to ering-looking becasue it will be a right hand ring and I have a nice ering solitare with a lot of pave. The halo pendant idea is looking better and better! But I wonder if WF would set an uncertified stone?

The tiffany etoile is very pretty, simple and elegant.

Thank you all for your input.

 

[Gothgrrl]

I think a bezel set would look very nice. I would call and ask Whiteflash if they could do something for you.

 

[Mara]

i''d ask wf about the solitaire bangle, they will piecemeal it if you buy a stone of theirs...aka it doesn''t have to come with a stone. but not sure if they are selling the bangle for a stone they didn''t sell. but worth an ask IMO. i love that bangle!

 

[Stone Hunter]

I like the pendant idea. You said this stone is sentimental...as a pendant you could wear it all the time.