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pearaffair

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I have a 0.52ct D VS2 super ideal that was in a ring and never worn. So I set it into a necklace. I think it’s much too dainty for me but silly me, I love platinum so the project was $$$$$$$ and I’m going to live with it for a while.

But I would also like to dream of cool setting options for future.

@DorotheaBrooke and @MakingTheGrade have some awesome necklaces with a single diamond set into beautiful floral designs... but I’m sure there are more ideas out there and I would love to see them! Whether you own it or just admire it, post here please :)
 
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pearaffair

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Stephanie Gottlieb and Sholdt
I don't own this.. but thought it was soooo beautiful when it was posted on Instagram

It's the one on the right.. the 3 row halo but a pendant! Imagine how striking it would be hanging off your neck :kiss2:


You get me. I thought I wanted timeless but I think I want something EXTRA! That pendant is so cool but I’m dealing with a white round diamond sooo these have attracted my notice (Sholdt and Stephanie Gottlieb):
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dk168

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One of the reasons why I decided to re-set my mum's 1.96ct MRB into a bangle and not a necklace is that it would be too small around my chunky neck on its own in a simple bezel setting!

I am hoping to get a pendant made that can be worn either as a slider or traditionally with a bail with a 4-5ct lab/MMD Heart shaped stone one day.

DK :))
 

Big Fat Facets

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@dk168

i love your cuff bangle!

but if you were ever interested in a pendant necklace in the future. you can put an architectural geometric halo with a nice air gap around a stone to make it more signature statement(y) substantial ...
 
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@dk168

i love your cuff bangle!

but if you were ever interested in a pendant necklace in the future. you can put an architectural geometric halo with a nice air gap around a stone to make it more signature statement(y) substantial ...

I like this idea! I went and looked for pics of Art Deco / target halos and mostly found pictures of rings but those can be modified to fit a pendant. I like the idea of using colored stones in the halo, or doing multiple halos - inspiration pics from google here. The first is my fav:

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Big Fat Facets

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I like this idea! I went and looked for pics of Art Deco / target halos and mostly found pictures of rings but those can be modified to fit a pendant. I like the idea of using colored stones in the halo, or doing multiple halos - inspiration pics from google here. The first is my fav:

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i like the first one, too.

i like the third one as it has an air gap and is crisper geometrically to suit @dk168 and her style

personally, i'd go for an even larger air gap. just love a gemmy octagonal halo around a roundy shape center
 

dk168

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Good ideas, and I shall bear them in mind.

The heart pendant is high on the list for lab/MMD, after a small 1ct OEC as a ring though.

DK :))
 
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i like the first one, too.

i like the third one as it has an air gap and is crisper geometrically to suit @dk168 and her style

personally, i'd go for an even larger air gap. just love a gemmy octagonal halo around a roundy shape center

I think it could work for the OP too - would it be “statement” enough for you, @pearaffair?

What could also work as a bit of a left field idea could be to set the 0.5ct MRB in this kind of target setting, and then perhaps have a tassel of seed pearls emerge from the bottom, like a spray. I’ve seen that look really pretty, the only issue being that it’s no longer about the solitaire. It would make for a very pretty pendant though!

Image for idea ref:
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Yelena

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I think it could work for the OP too - would it be “statement” enough for you, @pearaffair?

What could also work as a bit of a left field idea could be to set the 0.5ct MRB in this kind of target setting, and then perhaps have a tassel of seed pearls emerge from the bottom, like a spray. I’ve seen that look really pretty, the only issue being that it’s no longer about the solitaire. It would make for a very pretty pendant though!

Image for idea ref:
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Yes very pretty and so tactile. That tassel would be fun to run through your fingers.
 

Catmom

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I go crazy for this everytime I see it! This is just beautiful and I love everything about it!

Thank you so much bling_dream19! This is a special piece for me. Hubby had it custom made for my 60th birthday.
 

ForteKitty

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Not really a statement piece, but it’s one of my favorite. 1.57ct center, 0.60ctw ears, all JK oecs. It needs a thicker chain and I’m thinking of using 1.2mm yg beaded diamond cut or 2mm oval rolo.
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pearaffair

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Not really a statement piece, but it’s one of my favorite. 1.57ct center, 0.60ctw ears, all JK oecs. It needs a thicker chain and I’m thinking of using 1.2mm yg beaded diamond cut or 2mm oval rolo.
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I remember this beauty! It turned out so so well
 

diamondseeker2006

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Mine...both by Caysie of CVB Inspired Design

This one was made to use a .80 recut family stone
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This one started out to be for the family stone and then I decided it had to have an old cut! So then I had to make the one above!

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Big Fat Facets

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@diamondseeker2006

love them both but my personal favorite of the two is the octagonal. you wouldn't happen to have neck shots, would you?
 
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Yelena

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@diamondseeker2006 The top one is beautiful but that octagonal one really floats my boat. :kiss2: Pretty please post more photos if you have them.
 

Big Fat Facets

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@diamondseeker2006

it looks even more incredible on your person! it's got the qualities of a signature statement pendant necklace yet completely suitable for daily wear!!:clap:thanks so much for the additional images, most notably, the neck shot
 
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