SETTING HELP

[Heishman]

Hello,

I recently purchased a tourmaline stone and would like it set in an LOGR setting.
The stone weighs 4.22 cts and measures 11.22 x 9.55 mm .
I am not sure if I should be looking at 10X12mm settings or 9X11mm?

This is the current setting I am eyeing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Oval-10X12mm-Pave-Diamond-14k-Gold-Semi-Mount-Ring_W0QQitemZ370182567162QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGemstone_Rings?hash=item370182567162&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Also, I don''t want the stone to be sitting up to high. I would rather have it even with the halo.

Thank you

 

[T L]

I would look at 10x12 settings.

 

[Heishman]

Thanks tourmaline lover, that is what I thought but I wanted to verify. Thanks for your help again.

 

[BWise]

I''m no expert, but I''ve heard that it is always safer to go with the larger setting, worst case you will see an air line and maybe a little metal on the basket.

 

[chrono]

What is the shape of your tourmaline? Take note that if it''s a cushion cut, the sides "bulk" out further and the measurement should be the tip to tip, not the side to side. Having a larger setting will not help either if the prongs cannot reach the corners of the stone. I made that mistake with my cushion which is very pillowy. It measures 9.6 x 9.6 and I thought a 10 x 10 mm setting would fit but the entire stone "fell" through the setting. A 9 x 9 mm setting was the perfect fit.