My new OEC - how should I set it?

[absolutme77]

I finally found the stone I think I will use for my everyday pendant. I've attached the one picture I have of it so far. It should be here tomorrow. Which way would you suggest I set it for a pendant? (4 prong, bezel, etc) I may use a local jeweler and a Stuller setting but any recommendations for others to set it would be appreciated.
It is a 0.51 GIA M, VS1. The measurements are 4.95-5.09*3.19mm. Girdle goes from very thin-thick. GIA number is 6183079515.

Thank you.

 

[FightGravity]

Very pretty! I have (and love) a bezel setting for stones this size - it's classic and makes the stone look a little bigger. I wear mine daily.

 

[Queenie60]

I vote for a milligrain bezel setting. Here's a photo of mine. Gives my 1 carat stone the look of a larger stone. Love it and wear it every day.

 

[AprilBaby]

I was going to say millgrain bezel.

 

[marcy]

Love Queenie's pendant so I'll vote for that too.

 

[LLJsmom]

Single bezel with millgrain.

 

[Acinom]

Either a thin bezel with delicate milgrain or this floral look by Alistair Kelsey:

 

[absolutme77]

Thank you. I realize I won't be able to get a milgrain bezel. The Barbara would cost almost as much as the diamond. I'm looking at Stuller now as I need a more budget-friendly bezel. I do plan to use 14K white gold, preferably unplated although most of what I saw online was played with rhodium. They don't seem to have any milgrain bezels in their catalog. Looking at ~$150-200 to bezel it.

 

[absolutme77]

I'm looking at possibly this Stuller setting if it's within my budget and won't overwhelm the diamond. I have project diamonds to use for the accent stones.

 

[absolutme77]

I received the pendant today. I went with a half bezel and a project diamond on top of it. The jeweler suggested this. He though the full bezel, especially the setting I picked out above, might overpower the diamond. I'm really happy with how it came out. Understated and yet nice enough for everyday wear. I posted additional pictures in show me the bling. Sorry they aren't the greatest. I have to get my camera out to take better ones.

 

[tyty333]

It turned out lovely! We need neck shots!

 

[missy]

Beautiful. And I second the request for neck shots please.

 

[Queenie60]

It's lovely. Very nice for every day wear. Congratulations!

 

[absolutme77]

Thank you Queenie. I loved your necklace for inspiration.

 

[absolutme77]

Neck shot (at this angle and closeness it looks much larger than in real life):