new pair of sapphires for earrings - which setting?

[katiedid]

Hi all, just bought a new pair of sapphires (this is round two) to set as earrings. I got 2 of these from Simply Sapphires. I''m trying to decide on a setting. I''ll attach photos for you all to see... (bezel, leverback bezel, or martini). The stones are 4 mm each (1/3 ct each) so they''re small.

 

[katiedid]

Setting option #1 stock bezel

 

[katiedid]

Setting option #2 stock lever back bezel

 

[katiedid]

Setting option #3 martini (any setting I get would be in white gold)

 

[katiedid]

Setting option #4 would be to have my jeweler build a setting similar to the Cross "whisper close" setting

 

[katiedid]

Sorry - didn''t mean to post that whole page - just the setting photo.

 

[oobiecoo]

Normally I don''t like dangly earrings... studs only for me! But this girl in one of my classes has this beautiful pair like the second ones you posted and I''m in LOVE! I vote for #2... or #1!

 

[mochi]

They are all nice! But I especially love #2, but I love dangling earrings. My second choice would be #4! How exciting!!

 

[Rhea]

I like the dangle bezels and the regular bezels the best.

 

[marcy]

The stones look pretty. I like # 2 and # 3. Can I throw in option #4? About about dangle leverbacks too?

 

[Ellen]

#4 gets my vote.

 

[katiedid]

thanks girls! I LOVE the dangly bezels. I think they''re so pretty. they might show up better on me too - my hair is long. but studs are such a classic...

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 11/29/2008 5:17:57 PM
Author: Addy
I like the dangle bezels and the regular bezels the best.

Ditto!

 

[Gailey]

I think the dangly earings would look nice, but if you opt for studs then you have the option of occasionally adding earring jackets.

I have some diamond studs which look great on their own, but really glamourous when I add topaz pear earring jackets.

Personally, think studs will give you a bit more versatility.

 

[katiedid]

thanks! good point about the jackets!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

#4 would look just like the Tiffany sapphire bezel studs. That is how I''d set them. In fact, I am anxious to see how your sapphires look because I have been looking for some, too! (I think they are too small to do in the leverbacks.)

 

[loriken214]

I''m no help.....I love them all!

Lori

 

[katiedid]

Yeah, I think they may be too small for the lever backs too. I''m leaning towards #4, even though #1 would be much less expensive, since my jeweler will have to make #4 from scratch. But I think it would be worth it.

 

[katiedid]

diamondseeker, if you like these, you should jump on them - I think John had 10 before I bought two. He said they are very well cut and are a beautiful blue with a hint of violet. I can''t wait to see them!