Tsavorite and sapphire and zircon (oh my!)

[Linda W]

Selkie,

That will be beautiful!!! I love the setting.

 

[marcy]

Selkie, what lovely treasures. They are really pretty. I like your plans for them too.

 

[surfgirl]

Ya know Selkie, it would be interesting to see if someone could make a replica of that Green Lake pendant, but with the ability to switch out the center stone..Perhaps with a screw in bezel or some sort of pins that click into place?

 

[Pandora II]

Very pretty - what are the dimensions?

I love that pendant design BTW.

 

[Selkie]

Date: 5/1/2008 2:33:01 AM
Author: surfgirl
Ya know Selkie, it would be interesting to see if someone could make a replica of that Green Lake pendant, but with the ability to switch out the center stone..Perhaps with a screw in bezel or some sort of pins that click into place?

That, my dear, is utterly brilliant. I wonder...

 

[Selkie]

The tsavorite is 6mm, 1.03 ct. The sapphire was 1.23 before being recut but I think it''s under 1ct now, probably about 5.7mm.

 

[LittleRock]

Selkie you take some of the best pics!!! The gems are beautiful!

 

[COT]

Very Nice Stones...

Was wondering where you got the sapphire recut. I see that you went to the Santa Monica Gems show...so I guess that means you are in the LA area. I am too and am trying to find someone that I can use for my recutting. TIA

 

[Selkie]

Date: 5/1/2008 11:38:38 PM
Author: COT
Very Nice Stones...


Was wondering where you got the sapphire recut. I see that you went to the Santa Monica Gems show...so I guess that means you are in the LA area. I am too and am trying to find someone that I can use for my recutting. TIA

Hi COT-I had it cut by this guy: John Miller. He was referred to me by Ray Elsey of Tradeshop in WA. He''s not local though. However, the shipping wasn''t a big hassle and IIRC, he got it done in less than two weeks (though this was several years ago now, and my memory is hazy.)

 

[beaujolais]

Now, that''s a Nice tsav ! !

 

[zoebartlett]

I think I missed this the first time around -- gorgeous stones! I love the settings also.

 

[Selkie]

UPDATE: I finally got my tsavorite set!

 

[Linda W]

Selkie,


That is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! It is lovely, I really lovely. That is a different setting correct? Didn''t you say you purchased an Estate setting for it? I like this one better!!! It is breathtaking.

 

[FrekeChild]

It''s beautiful!!!

What happened with the other setting that you posted?

 

[Selkie]

This setting is by Van Craeynest (851). It's 18k WG with four 5 point diamonds and carved roses. It's SO intricate and pretty, just like all the other VC pieces I've seen.

The filigree setting I posted was actually a bit too large for the tsavorite. I have another stone that might fit it, or I might wait a while until I find just the right stone.

 

[swimmer]

Looks so great with your WB.
Simply marvelous!

 

[Pandora II]

That looks AMAZING!

Congratulations on your new green baby!

 

[shinyrocks]

What a beautiful tsavorite!!!!

Well-cut tsavorites are hard to come by - yours looks fantastic. I love that setting too. Congrats!!

 

[Harriet]

 

[Harriet]

When will you be setting the sapphire and zircon? Can''t wait!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 6/13/2008 11:13:12 PM
Author: Selkie
UPDATE: I finally got my tsavorite set!

Selkie it is so BEAUTIFUL!!!! Is the setting VC??

 

[Fly Girl]

Very pretty ring. Gotta soft spot for VC, too!

Enjoy!!!

 

[Selkie]

Thank you, everyone!

Swimmer, I like how it looks with my band too. Compared to my e-ring, which is super low-set, it feels very high on my hand. That, and the softness of the stone, mean I won''t be wearing this everyday as a RHR.

Pandora, it''s all your fault!

You and the Pokey Special got me addicted to tsavorites, especially the more saturated greens.

Harriet, I had the zircon set in a simple Stuller bezel setting, but I''m not thrilled with the workmanship on it. The sapphire is still loose, and will probably remain so for a while, since this ring sort of ate up my fun money for a bit.

Skippy, yep, it''s VC 851.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Oh Selkie! It''s so lovely! The setting is perfect for your green beauty!

It''s exquisite!

 

[Selkie]

This tsav is really photogenic!

 

[Selkie]

With my e-ring:

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Gorgeous rings, Selkie! I love them all!

 

[kcoursolle]

Selkie, your tsavorite ring is stunning!!! I''m so happy it''s finally set and ready and there is a happy ending to the shipping mishap. It''s so beautiful!! I just love the delicate detail on the setting and the stunning chrome color of the tsav! You have quite the collection of gorgeous colored stones.

 

[mercoledi]

Gorgeous! A suitable home for a lovely stone!

 

[rainydaze]

Selkie,

oh my, it''s gorgeous!!! i love that setting for it, adds some beautiful details but lets that tsav take center stage, just as it deserves to!