Watermelon Tourmaline help pls

[rubyshoes]

So... I've always liked watermelon tourmaline and having seen that AMAZING w.tourmaline ring on Pre-loved, I am jonesing to get myself one. Can someone help me pick out an inexpensive slab that I can have danielm or some other etsy artist fashion into a ring? I am not fond of the faceted bicolor tourmalines, I like the slice/slab look.

If it's a pair, I might turn one into a ring and use the other as a pendant. I like this pair from etsy, what are your thoughts on it?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/4172160...ecent&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Also, I was thinking of bezeling in silver (to keep costs low). Good idea?

I also like this piece from Ross-Simons - http://www.ross-simons.com/products/639560.html

Any other pieces you guys would suggest? My budget is low as I have recently purchased some pricey goodies from Whiteflash!

Thanks guys

 

[chrono]

22 x 18 mm is too large for a ring. Even the smaller 18 x 16 mm is impractical to wear as a ring stone.

 

[jenani]

Love love LOVE the Ross Simmons piece ! Totally gorgeous.
GO for it !

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Keep in mind that the diameter of a size 6 finger is 16.5mm and that you need some metal around the stone to keep it in place The 16mm by 18mm stone would probably be larger than your finger diameter, which means it would stick out the sides. It can be done but it would take a good design for it to look good.

 

[vickygigi]

I like the RS necklace. It is so pretty with the toggle in the front.