Setting for padparadscha

kellyb727 · Jun 28, 2014

Just purchased this pad for my 25th anniversary and would like your thoughts for the setting (sorry about the thumb in the shot!) 1.91 carat cushion cut.

T L · Jun 28, 2014

kellyb727|1403958244|3702723 said:
Just purchased this pad for my 25th anniversary and would like your thoughts for the setting (sorry about the thumb in the shot!) 1.91 carat cushion cut.

It depends on what you like and your budget. I always like three stone rings for cushions, with trillions, but you may not like more traditional settings. Do you??? I also like those butterfly rings with marquise diamonds on the side.

JewelFreak · Jun 28, 2014

Can you put up more photos? It looks delicious! I want to see more!

What style of setting do you like? Modern or more traditional? The shape & size are great for a wide variety of treatments. I'd love it in a 3-stone, maybe with baguettes or smaller cushions. You could go with a shank w/melee & no other accent stones, split shank, halo, just about anything. Where did you find such a super anniversary present?

--- Laurie

OreoRosies86 · Jun 28, 2014

Where is everyone finding these glorious padparadschas?!?!

MOAR PICS!

OreoRosies86 · Jun 28, 2014

Oh and to answer your actual question (

) I think this would look gorgeous in a simple three stone ring. 18k yellow gold, diamond trapezoid side stones.

marymm · Jun 28, 2014

Looks to be a beautiful Pad! I could see your sapphire in a classic 3-stone setting, but I think Victor Canera's Anya French-cut solitaire setting (with the basket in 18kt yellow gold) would be a gorgeous, romantic option - http://www.victorcanera.com/the-anya-french-cut-solitaire-with-round-brilliant

kellyb727 · Jun 28, 2014

Thanks for all the input! I purchased this online directly from a gem cutter, took close to a year to find just the right one. I was thinking about halos or possibly antique-inspired setting since I'm not usually a fan of the three stone rings, but I have seen some recently that also look nice. Here's an up close pic.....

lambskin · Jun 28, 2014

A three stone setting would be really pretty. Either tapered baguettes, pears or half moons would be beautiful. Also, doubling baguettes on each side give a lot of bang for the buck for a little less money.

marcy · Jun 28, 2014

Your pad is gorgeous. It is a great color. I would vote for a 3 stone ring too.

athenaworth · Jun 28, 2014

Gorgeous stone! How about something like this?

kellyb727 · Jun 29, 2014

Wow wee athenaworth! Beautiful setting, but I need something I can wear everyday to work etc.... LOVE the Art Deco look though.

mochiko42 · Jun 29, 2014

How about a simple halo like this?

the_mother_thing · Jun 29, 2014

I agree with the idea of a 3 stone ... Maybe bezeled? I think flanking diamonds or white sapphires would be gorgeous & really make the color of the centered Pad really pop! But if you don't like those, I agree that a pretty halo would be lovely also!

athenaworth · Jun 29, 2014

You could always do soemthing like tgal's pad ring or seven stone

the_mother_thing · Jun 29, 2014

love that second, seven stone!

kellyb727 · Jun 29, 2014

I do like the idea of a simple halo with a bezel setting. Are there any problems with bezel setting as far as the stone falling out of the ring as opposed to a prong setting?

kellyb727 · Jun 29, 2014

By the way Tgals pad is to die for!!!!

endless_summer · Jun 29, 2014

Your pad is GORGEOUS!!! And, it appears so well cut! I think it would be beautiful as either a solitaire OR a five stone (with traps and bullets), but it would look amazing no matter how you set it!

minousbijoux · Jan 25, 2015

Somehow I missed this the first time around, but that is one of the prettiest padparadschas I've seen. Really beautiful. Have you set it yet?

pregcurious · Jan 25, 2015

I like the 7-stone setting also, and I love your pad!

treasurehunter · Jan 26, 2015

Three stone with two rectangular antique/vintage cushion modified brilliant diamonds 1/3 of the length either side of the glorious pad ? !

T L · Jan 26, 2015

My all time favorite padparadscha ring is this one, in an antique style, and very ornate Beaudry setting. The setting isn't for everyone, but if you want something ornate, detailed, and blingy, this is fabulous. The gallery work is amazing as well. Check out the link. I also love the idea of two tone metal (in this case, yellow prongs, and white metal for the rest of the ring).

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Niel · Jan 26, 2015

I just wanted to pop in and say this stone is stunning.

I wouldn't halo it.... I'd do a vintage art deco ring with baguettes or pave. I'll post what I'm talking about.

minousbijoux · Jan 26, 2015

Niel|1422299242|3822269 said:
I just wanted to pop in and say this stone is stunning.

I wouldn't halo it.... I'd do a vintage art deco ring with baguettes or pave. I'll post what I'm talking about.

Yes! Don't halo it, just set it with traps and baguettes on the side. So beautiful!

Marlow · Jan 26, 2015

I love this padparadscha

Color - shape WOW!!!!

Please larger pics - this is a stone I dream to owe....

endless_summer · Jan 26, 2015

I hope Kellyb is still around!

If you are, can we please have more pics of that fantastic stone? Could you share with us who you talked to in order to find it? There are some gorgeous pads, but yours is just out of this world!