Ladybug_va
Rough_Rock
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- Jan 19, 2017
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I spent most of yesterday reading through threads and got a lot of great information, so I wanted to thank everyone first for that! My boyfriend said that there's no point in him picking out an engagement ring on his own because of how picky I am, so I've been pretty involved with the process. After a lot of research, I think I want to go with a grey spinel (slate or gunmetal). I'd prefer one in a radiant or cushion cut that's around 10x8 or 11x9 (not sure what that ct weight would be)...BUT have no idea where to find one. I looked at Gemcal and they're either to big or to small, and didn't have much luck finding one anywhere else. Is there some secret place that I could find one that isn't showing up in a google search? Is this something that might be at a gem show (we have one coming up in our area next month)?
My plan is to have it set with a halo (preferably with small diamonds in the basket of the setting and the band, I don't like the look of the bigger diamonds). I'm also toying with rose gold for the setting and white gold for the band, but have no idea how that would look. Any thoughts?
Last, will the spinel hold up to everyday wear? I just want to make sure that it's not a stone I'll have to replace in a few years.
Thanks so much for all your help!
My plan is to have it set with a halo (preferably with small diamonds in the basket of the setting and the band, I don't like the look of the bigger diamonds). I'm also toying with rose gold for the setting and white gold for the band, but have no idea how that would look. Any thoughts?
Last, will the spinel hold up to everyday wear? I just want to make sure that it's not a stone I'll have to replace in a few years.
Thanks so much for all your help!