twosanguinehearts
Brilliant_Rock
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- Jul 10, 2012
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Ok, I’m finally posting this girl. Don’t take that to mean that I know what to do with her, though. 
There is truly nothing like antique Tiffany, and this setting did not disappoint. The DETAIL, the sparkle, the presence - it’s all amazing.
I reached out to a few IG sellers to inquire about stones, and they told me it will be next to impossible to find an existing gem that fits perfectly without custom cutting. The listing says the seat measures 13x9.5mm for reference. So I reached out to Sako, who was like, yeah, we can cut whatever you want for this! But WHAT is the question…
It goes without saying that an old mine would be incredible, but I would wear this as a right hand power pointer. I considered having a lab cut for a moment, but I decided that a setting like this should rock something true to the period (or thereabouts).
So my next thought is to look at aquamarines, as I agree with @lavenderdragonfly23, who first discovered this beauty, that a gorgeous blue would compliment without detracting from the actual work of art that is the setting. It could also be a fun nod to Tiffany’s iconic color, even if not exact. I haven’t gone back to Sako yet, as I’m still noodling - and saving every piece of aquamarine jewelry on TRR that has a stone that could potentially be cut for this…
All of that said… I’m still deciding if I keep her or put her up for grabs. As you’ve probably gathered by now, I find myself grabbing pieces that I adore, and I probably have more than I need… if that’s such a thing. She wasn’t cheap, but I do think that it was still a great deal considering what this is, and with the right stone would make for a VERY special piece.
Here is a video and some photos. Please share all thoughts and suggestions!!!
VIMEO LINK - TIFFANY SETTING
There is truly nothing like antique Tiffany, and this setting did not disappoint. The DETAIL, the sparkle, the presence - it’s all amazing.
I reached out to a few IG sellers to inquire about stones, and they told me it will be next to impossible to find an existing gem that fits perfectly without custom cutting. The listing says the seat measures 13x9.5mm for reference. So I reached out to Sako, who was like, yeah, we can cut whatever you want for this! But WHAT is the question…
It goes without saying that an old mine would be incredible, but I would wear this as a right hand power pointer. I considered having a lab cut for a moment, but I decided that a setting like this should rock something true to the period (or thereabouts).
So my next thought is to look at aquamarines, as I agree with @lavenderdragonfly23, who first discovered this beauty, that a gorgeous blue would compliment without detracting from the actual work of art that is the setting. It could also be a fun nod to Tiffany’s iconic color, even if not exact. I haven’t gone back to Sako yet, as I’m still noodling - and saving every piece of aquamarine jewelry on TRR that has a stone that could potentially be cut for this…
All of that said… I’m still deciding if I keep her or put her up for grabs. As you’ve probably gathered by now, I find myself grabbing pieces that I adore, and I probably have more than I need… if that’s such a thing.
She wasn’t cheap, but I do think that it was still a great deal considering what this is, and with the right stone would make for a VERY special piece.Here is a video and some photos. Please share all thoughts and suggestions!!!
VIMEO LINK - TIFFANY SETTING
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