New mint garnet

[Autumn in New England]

Hello friends,

I may have mentioned I was "upgrading" my mint, only because the other is small (2ct). I loved the color and clarity though. Inken and I were discussing how surprisingly difficult it is to get this shade right. I see a lot of those drab, celery colors out there. And some folks love them! But I really prefer a more saturated pastel, like with padparadscha. Anyway, I returned a couple as of late, but finally found "the one." An elongated emerald would not have been my first choice, lol, but sometimes when every other box is ticked, you compromise. Here he is... 4.5ct and fresh from Germany. If you see a mark on the stone in the video, it was hair or lint. The stone is loupe clean.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Wow…. What are the measurements?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Wow…. What are the measurements?

Not that great, actually. These elongated cuts need to be rather deep to avoid windowing. So he's about 12x7mm.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Not that great, actually. These elongated cuts need to be rather deep to avoid windowing. So he's about 12x7mm.

Huge! I love it.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Beautiful Autumn and I’m celebrating because the play button is not blocking your gem for once so I can see it in its full glory.

Who is next on your setting list?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Beautiful Autumn and I’m celebrating because the play button is not blocking your gem for once so I can see it in its full glory.

Who is next on your setting list?

lol I think you can toggle at the bottom to make them full screen. And the only reason it's decently sized here is because it's in an OP. When I embed them in a reply... nope. So annoying!

This one is next I decided, poll results be damned!! It's no secret I went (and continue to go) gaga over this ring, which was originally commissioned by @endless_summer:



I couldn't quite find a 5ct in my desired shade, lol, but I'd still love to do a 5-stone design. I want to do something a little different though, as I hate straight copycatting, even if the stone shapes are distinct and this is a fairly common design.

 

[Odyssey44]

Hello friends,

I may have mentioned I was "upgrading" my mint, only because the other is small (2ct). I loved the color and clarity though. Inken and I were discussing how surprisingly difficult it is to get this shade right. I see a lot of those drab, celery colors out there. And some folks love them! But I really prefer a more saturated pastel, like with padparadscha. Anyway, I returned a couple as of late, but finally found "the one." An elongated emerald would not have been my first choice, lol, but sometimes when every other box is ticked, you compromise. Here he is... 4.5ct and fresh from Germany. If you see a mark on the stone in the video, it was hair or lint. The stone is loupe clean.

OOOOoohhhhh...now this is my kind of stone!! Size, color, fantastic! How did you find it in Germany? I love hearing about the hunt! And is that your face on the video? You are gorgeous!!! I love your long hair! You definitely have to choose the right stone to adorn such a beauty as yourself! The stones have a lot to compete with!

 

[Odyssey44]

PS--I am on record re-voting for this ring to be set next! lololololol

 

[LC2016]

I would love to see it in a pendant tho

 

[toomuchB]

Ah I saw that stone when it was available, I love the relatively saturated color that still falls into 'mint' garnet territory.

 

[minousbijoux]

Beautiful and yes! to @endless_summer's design as inspo!!!

 

[dk168]

Beautiful stone, thanks for sharing!

Would you be looking for setting inspirations or have you more or less decided on how you would like it set please?

DK

 

[Autumn in New England]

OOOOoohhhhh...now this is my kind of stone!! Size, color, fantastic! How did you find it in Germany? I love hearing about the hunt! And is that your face on the video? You are gorgeous!!! I love your long hair! You definitely have to choose the right stone to adorn such a beauty as yourself! The stones have a lot to compete with!

PS--I am on record re-voting for this ring to be set next! lololololol

Oh I didn't realize my vimeo profile showed up when I embedded a video! You are too kind to say that. Thank you for the lovely words, truly. You made my day.

And yes, I'm already starting the design process!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I would love to see it in a pendant tho

That would be cool! I feel like dainty pendants get lost on me though... which is probably why I wear like 3" Native American turquoise pieces.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Ah I saw that stone when it was available, I love the relatively saturated color that still falls into 'mint' garnet territory.

Did you?! That's so funny. Were you shopping for mints or just happened to come across it in your travels?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Beautiful stone, thanks for sharing!

Would you be looking for setting inspirations or have you more or less decided on how you would like it set please?

DK

I had a general idea and now I've begun to hone in. BUT I can always use new suggestions! I sort of like to take a little inspiration from this and a little from that.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Beautiful and yes! to @endless_summer's design as inspo!!!

How much do you love that ring? I am kicking myself for missing it when she went up for sale in '23 (I believe). But @Jopdrop now has one helluva piece.

 

[Dr_Diesel]

Hello friends,

I may have mentioned I was "upgrading" my mint, only because the other is small (2ct). I loved the color and clarity though. Inken and I were discussing how surprisingly difficult it is to get this shade right. I see a lot of those drab, celery colors out there. And some folks love them! But I really prefer a more saturated pastel, like with padparadscha. Anyway, I returned a couple as of late, but finally found "the one." An elongated emerald would not have been my first choice, lol, but sometimes when every other box is ticked, you compromise. Here he is... 4.5ct and fresh from Germany. If you see a mark on the stone in the video, it was hair or lint. The stone is loupe clean.

***GASP***

 

[Lunean]

Wouah that's one of the most beautiful stones I've seen recently, congrats !

 

[Odyssey44]

Oh I didn't realize my vimeo profile showed up when I embedded a video! You are too kind to say that. Thank you for the lovely words, truly. You made my day.

And yes, I'm already starting the design process!

I am not too kind at all--just truthful! You have movie star looks! For some reason in my head you were older. I think it is because you always have such sage advice and so much good experience to share here. I figured all that wisdom must come with some age, but nope! You are just that good.

 

[Autumn in New England]

I am not too kind at all--just truthful! You have movie star looks! For some reason in my head you were older. I think it is because you always have such sage advice and so much good experience to share here. I figured all that wisdom must come with some age, but nope! You are just that good.

Ayeee people have been telling me I'm an old soul forever! And I always preferred the company of older folks. But you are super sweet to say so. Thank you for making me smile.

I have engaged David & Amy, so we shall see how we do!

 

[Dreamer_D]

That design is classic classic classic. I don’t think there is a world where copying it is truly copying it, if that makes sense. It’s already a copy of whatever art deco master first thought to put that pattern of diamonds together!

I’m looking forward to this one. You usually gravitate to very ornate styles with pave everywhere and this is positively staid for you, and more up my alley lol. Or are you planning to add pave? Lol

 

[Autumn in New England]

That design is classic classic classic. I don’t think there is a world where copying it is truly copying it, if that makes sense. It’s already a copy of whatever art deco master first thought to put that pattern of diamonds together!

I’m looking forward to this one. You usually gravitate to very ornate styles with pave everywhere and this is positively staid for you, and more up my alley lol. Or are you planning to add pave? Lol

No pave or halos on this guy for a change! lol I'm really trying to do the whole "hall of mirrors" thing, which is why I wanted a step cut. Clean and modern, is the mission. And I agree... tough to rip off such a traditional design. But I am going to put a little spin on it. I hope it does the original justice!

 

[toomuchB]

Did you?! That's so funny. Were you shopping for mints or just happened to come across it in your travels?

I bought my little Torrington emerald from a German seller and they had a similar 4+ct elongated EC mint garnet - I saw it when browsing probably over a year ago. But it may just be a similar stone/a coincidence.

Can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[dk168]

I had a general idea and now I've begun to hone in. BUT I can always use new suggestions! I sort of like to take a little inspiration from this and a little from that.

Goodie!

I have a couple of long and narrow CSs, one is a lab Ruby from Gary B and one is a blue-green Tourmaline from Jeff W.





Here are my setting inspirations for them setting in East-West orientation - I have chubby fleshy fingers, and it should be doable for my middle left hand finger which is a whopping Size 11 or so US!



For North-South, it would be something like these, most likely with two steps on each side to add finger coverage:



DK