Quick poll: budget lavender spinel, rose gold, white gold or silver?

[voce]

I've had this 1 ct cushion lavender spinel for quite some time. I intend to set this in CRD's scoop cushion ring with sidestones, mint garnet, blue sapphire, pink ruby.

I'm quite undecided about the metal to set these stones in. So I'll let others chime in with thoughts. I'm considering silver because the whole set of gems is about $150, but I'm thinking maybe 14k RG looks better, bring out less gray in the lavender spinel?

 

[2Neesers]

I voted rose gold, but silver would be a close second choice. What gold colors do you already have lavender spinels set in? That might be something to take in to consideration too. I’m picturing a couple of your beautiful lavender spinels rings in my head, but can’t recall for sure the metal you used.

 

[voce]

I voted rose gold, but silver would be a close second choice. What gold colors do you already have lavender spinels set in? That might be something to take in to consideration too. I’m picturing a couple of your beautiful lavender spinels rings in my head, but can’t recall for sure the metal you used.

I had them set in platinum and 18k rose gold before. The gem this time is the least expensive of all my lavender spinels.

 

[2Neesers]

I had them set in platinum and 18k rose gold before. The gem this time is the least expensive of all my lavender spinels.

I changed my vote to silver, especially if there is a big price difference between the gold vs silver setting

 

[leslie1956]

I love rose gold, but if you don't want the expense, platinum silver would be very pretty, as well.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I think they would all look lovelly
i get how silver is provably the smart money choice but i would love it in rose gold

 

[Bibbi*Jazzy*T]

My vote was for 14k white gold.
Silver is also a good choice especially white rhodium plated.

 

[T L]

If you like gray, then white metal, otherwise yellow or rose gold would bring out more of the lavender hue.

 

[Bebe goldeneyes]

I've had this 1 ct cushion lavender spinel for quite some time. I intend to set this in CRD's scoop cushion ring with sidestones, mint garnet, blue sapphire, pink ruby.

I'm quite undecided about the metal to set these stones in. So I'll let others chime in with thoughts. I'm considering silver because the whole set of gems is about $150, but I'm thinking maybe 14k RG looks better, bring out less gray in the lavender spinel?

How much was the lavender spunel?

 

[voce]

How much was the lavender spunel?

I bought it off LoupeTroop for $125, I think?

 

[Bebe goldeneyes]

I bought it off LoupeTroop for $125, I think?

Luv it

 

[Miss Confused]

I've had this 1 ct cushion lavender spinel for quite some time. I intend to set this in CRD's scoop cushion ring with sidestones, mint garnet, blue sapphire, pink ruby.

I'm quite undecided about the metal to set these stones in. So I'll let others chime in with thoughts. I'm considering silver because the whole set of gems is about $150, but I'm thinking maybe 14k RG looks better, bring out less gray in the lavender spinel?

Would suggest doing two tone - rose gold for the spinel and silver for the rest, best of both worlds

 

[leslie1956]

Would suggest doing two tone - rose gold for the spinel and silver for the rest, best of both worlds

Didn't even think of that option! Dan could do a lovely piece for you in mixed metals. Plus, his prices are really good, as you know.

 

[voce]

Didn't even think of that option! Dan could do a lovely piece for you in mixed metals. Plus, his prices are really good, as you know.

Yes, Leslie, but I am traveling a lot and I can't deal with the unexpected ETA anymore.

Plus, I distinctly planned to have this set in Yvonne's setting, and she doesn't do two-tone.

I'm getting stressed over how high my expenses have racked up with jewelry projects and wedding. No more projects for 2021.

 

[leslie1956]

Totally understandable, voce, you have a lot of irons in the fire this year