New leuco garnet

[MakingTheGrade]

So I've been pretty quiet in the past few years due to work taking over my life, but I haven't entirely given up shinies!

I still love garnets and recently acquired a new leuco garnet, it's even more colorless than my leuco asscher. The sparkle is impressive.

Info from cutter (Dan stair)
STONE: Leuco Grossular Garnet
CUT: Barion Arrowhead
TOTAL WEIGHT: .94 Cts.
DIMENSIONS: 7.36 x 6.37mm
ORIGIN: Tanzania
TREATMENT: None

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2GICnF4nFk&authuser=0

However the shape is so odd! I love it but could really use some help with design ideas or inspiration pics! Side stones? Gold color?

Will try take some pics when I have time. Sorry for the bad iphone one but just using it for size reference!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I love the shape! To me, it begs to be a pendant but I am sure it would make a stunning ring as well.

Its lines have an air of Art Deco about them, so I would use that as inspiration - thinking Chrysler building, for example.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

What I've learned about myself and pendants is that I'm too lazy to take them on and off lol. Rings for me !

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Wise is the woman who knows herself (and her gems).

 

[chrono]

Love the shape and facet pattern!

 

[dk168]

I too like the shape and the cutting, thanks of sharing.

DK

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

The gemstone is really beautiful. Stunning cut.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Thanks for all the kind words!
Seriously though I need help! I don't even know where to look for inspiration pics. Maybe looking at marquis ring designs? Sort of a similar shape right?

 

[chrono]

Looks like a shield or trilliant in a pinch?

 

[Lovinggems]

Superman symbol? Will it look good in yellow gold?

 

[Gloria27]

I love the shape! To me, it begs to be a pendant but I am sure it would make a stunning ring as well.

Its lines have an air of Art Deco about them, so I would use that as inspiration - thinking Chrysler building, for example.

This shape makes me think of Arwen's pendant (from LOTR) , the Evenstar, so amazing.
Congrats, MakingTheGrade, you have such a beautiful gem!

 

[SparkliesLuver]

What a unique and lovely shape! Personally, I'd stick with a thin bezel or mico halo of brads or colored stones or whatever you're drawn to. I'd probably shy away from diamonds or something colorless because I wouldn't want it to take away from the center stone. And I don't think I'd do side stones because I'd want to emphasize (and focus on) the shape of the stone. But that's all just my two cents. Can't wait to see how you end up setting it!

 

[Acinom]

What a beautiful stone. The shape is amazing. Looking forward to see it set.

 

[arabella]

i LOVE this stone -- the cut is so awesome. I love shield-type shapes and I think this one is so interesting. I agree with SparkliesLuver that I would stay way from diamond side stones. Other than that I'm totally worthless for any other suggestions for how to set it though. I would think I'd want to keep the setting simple to focus on the unique shape and cut.

 

[chrono]

I think shield or bullet sidestones will be the perfect pair but diamonds may not be right match up.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Hmmm, maybe shield shapes in the gold working? I imagine shield side stones in colored stones might be tricky...lol

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Hmmm, maybe shield shapes in the gold working? I imagine shield side stones in colored stones might be tricky...lol

 

[MakingTheGrade]

posting some more pics cause i LOVE the cut