setting for an aquamarine! (project for 2015)

[sonyachancs]

so I bought this aquamarine from JD in Novemeber, and it's a pretty large one (12mm by 9mm by 6.93mm).



I would like to make it into a ring (possibly unplated wg again, as that seems my favorite metal and incidentally always a good match for the stones I like) - with almost no accent stones, and a nice basket that isn't too swirly or floral, but is elegant and classic (I wouldn't mind placing a couple diamonds at the edges, as I have a couple 3mm diamonds that could go very nicely). I would like this ring to both show off metal work and the large stone, which varies between green and blue

please help with inspiration!! I will post some handshots soon!

 

[dk168]

How about these ones:





Looking forward to see the finished ring.

DK

 

[pregcurious]

I like how this looks

 

[InToTheMystic]

I think your centre stone is a bit bigger but I've always liked this one...

 

[SparkliesLuver]

DK

Ohhh, DK, the first one is gorgeous. That gets my vote!

Can't wait to see what you do, sonyachancs.

 

[sonyachancs]

you guys are so awesome!!!!

ok, first up: some handshots. dug out the ol' macro lens, and I think the colour is captured correctly, (as is JD's photo), but it is horrendously difficult to photograph. I've noticed this unphotogenic quality in all my stones, which are pale with chunky facets.

 

[chrono]

I prefer your pictures over his; it looks realistic and has some blue whereas his looks predominantly green.

 

[sonyachancs]

thank you, chrono! it's a tough one to shoot because it flashes green and blue in the light :d love it so very much though. have always liked JD's stones (almost all of mine are from him actually).

design:
definitely e-w oorientation. mmissed out on this for my ering! everything else is open though.

 

[Niel]

I like this. It could be done with one side stone, two or three as shown.

 

[marymm]

How about these ones:





Looking forward to see the finished ring.

DK

dk168 - thanks for posting these - I particularly love the 1st setting - can you provide a link and/or vendor name? Thx

 

[Acinom]

I love the first setting that DK posted!!! It would be a great match with your lovely aqua

 

[dk168]

OP, here you go:

http://jondibben.co.uk/product/52/f...n-cut-indicolite-tourmaline-and-oval-diamonds

I too prefer your pics to JD's, and am hoping my own JD EC cut Aquamarine currently winging its way to me will be as nice as yours.

DK

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

Beautiful stone! I love that you are going to go east-west. Can't wait to hear/see what setting you decide on!

 

[sonyachancs]

thanks for the support you all! now if only my ring aspirations would stop scaring my FI (who is taking it in his stride, and well, TBH, since I'm already in my second ring not even a year after the proposal)..

ok. EAST-WEST! (can you tell I am excited).

ONE
all my rings have had open baskets, and I think this time that I want a slightly decorative one, but all baskets seem to be swirly (which isn't my style). have you seen one that is modern and a bit cool but classic? (if not I will stick to an open)

TWO
has anyone seen a pair of spessartites or garnets in the 2-3 mm range? looking at placing two on the top and bottom of the basket area for interest.. I think red and orange would make a nice contrast to the aqua's colour.

perhaps a bit more orange than this one: http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/NATURAL-...331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e32abfcb

 

[FrekeChild]

It depends on the colors and the design, but I can easily see a deep red-orange and pale blue-green looking....not great together. So I'd recommend being really careful with that idea.

ETA: The deep red-orange could draw the eye away from the pale blue-green instead of complimenting it. The differing tones can really throw a look off easily.

 

[sonyachancs]

It depends on the colors and the design, but I can easily see a deep red-orange and pale blue-green looking....not great together. So I'd recommend being really careful with that idea.

ETA: The deep red-orange could draw the eye away from the pale blue-green instead of complimenting it. The differing tones can really throw a look off easily.

Thanks, FrekeChild. I was hoping to bezel the small stones in a tricksy way and hide them in the basket so they aren't visible on the top view but makes the profile of the ring look interesting.

What about rhodolite? Sameish but more complementary with purpl-red hues?

 

[pregcurious]

Who is JD?

 

[FrekeChild]

Who is JD?

Jeff Davies.

I think a purple-ish tone would probably be better. If it's on the sides, no big deal on the color, but so long as it's visible from the top view, I'd be very very careful about it.

 

[chrono]

Those colours might provide too strong a contrast and draw the eye away from your aquamarine instead of enhancing it as the centre stone. Also, remember that the more "stuff" you have covering the CS design-wise, the harder it is to clean it properly.

 

[dk168]

I guess it is down to personal preferences. If I were to choose another colour for a pair of side stones, I would probably choose pink or purple and not orange or red.

DK