Setting suggestions?

[Gypsy]

I found a pretty little deep orange colored pear shaped citrine at a local gem show and it's been slowly stealing my attention and favor... begging for a setting. It was very inexpensive but I would like something that sets it off because I think it has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget to go custom, or even close and if I did, it wouldn't be for this stone... so I thought I'd ask you all what you've seen that you'd suggest?

I'd prefer something with a diamond halo, a pendant or RHR, and max budget of $450 but ideally less. I know it's not a lot, but I figure if anyone can find something that works, you all can.

White gold metal prefered.

Thank you guys! And don't worry, I know that I owe you pics of the stone, I'll work on it. Promise.

 

[marcy]

Sounds very pretty. What size of stone is the citrine?

 

[LtlFirecracker]

For what you want and the price you want it, a LOGR setting might be the way to go. I have yet to find other diamond halos for less than 500.

If you want a regular bezel that is custom made, one of the jewelers from etsy might work. You can see some of their stuff in the stacking ring thread

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 12/30/2008 12:36:23 AM
Author: marcyc
Sounds very pretty. What size of stone is the citrine?

Sorry, I swear I put that in the topic. It's 7.5 by 10.5 so it's not calibrated, which is my difficulty.

LF... those bezels are really awesome. I wonder if I'd wear one of those. I love the look though. Hmm. Defintely food for thought.

 

[Gypsy]

Okay, here''s a crappy camera phone pic, but you get the idea of shape and color at least. Even if the rest is blurry. I can''t find my camera.

 

[Gypsy]

Here's another... it's less red than this pic, more orange. A little bit of brown, like the pic above. It's really a pretty stone. No window, nice cut, and bright.

 

[Gypsy]

Okay so I am happy. I''ve been talking to two etsy jewlers and they are thinking about ideas and going to send me sketches. This is so much fun!!!!

LT, that was a great suggestion. I''m really excited. I hope it turns out well!