advices for setting?

[Arkteia]

I could not resist the temptation to post my favorite sapphire, a good shot in a rainy day...


And the other photograph is taken in the darkest place of the house (you can tell by the color of my nails, IRL they are not grey)
It has extinction but it gets much less if I flip it the way shown. Question is, is there any way one can set it like it? Has anyone seen rings with the corner of the stone facing upwards?

 

[FrekeChild]

You mean the culet facing up? Seems like you'd just be asking to chip it off....

 

[T L]

If you flip it on its side (as in your second picture), it might be a bit wide as a three stone ring. I prefer sapphires with a more traditional look myself, but I know you are more into modern designs.

 

[chrono]

You mean the culet facing up? Seems like you'd just be asking to chip it off....

Freke,
I believe she meant that the stone is set like a kite at a diagonal (crown still facing upwards, with the culet underneath).

Arkteia,
I've seen diagonal set stones in earrings and a few men's rings. I can see it done as a split shank or a style where there are graduating diamond accents building up in size as it approaches the center stone.

 

[Arkteia]

Yes, I meant what you said, Chrono. I was thinking about a split shank with diamonds today, not a modern design but no sidestones either. Do you mean, round diamonds that would be set between the "shanks" (I hope you understand what I mean). It may look pretty interesting. It might require at least 6 diamonds...

 

[FrekeChild]

Oh, so starset or kiteset?

I was so confused! Makes so much more sense now!

 

[chrono]

Yes, the diamonds will "sit" within the shank gap. You can lay out the diamonds in a triangular fashion, 3 on each side so there's a less obvious gap between the sapphire and the diamond accents.

 

[Arkteia]

Chrono,

Great ideas, as always, you mean, three round diamonds forming a small "pyramid" on each side? Do you think that square princess-cut diamonds, one on each side, also kiteset, will work, or will it look ugly?

I have so little experience with classic settings in diamonds... thank you for the advice. I wish I had more experience with jewelers setting in prongs and diamonds.

Dear fellows, any advises regarding jewelers will be appreciated. The stone is deep, which by itself is a challenge, because it will not lie flat on my finger, and seems to look better kiteset (sorry for poor explanation). I would have fewer questions if I had more experience with local jewelers who work with diamonds, but it was, really, limited.

Freke, I wish I had some of your imagination and could sketch my own designs!

 

[0-0-0]

An idea from a PS thread:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/hello-i-am-here-you-may-all-rejoice.44446/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/hello-i-am-here-you-may-all-rejoice.44446/[/URL]

Some from random vendors, no experience with either:
http://arivafinejewelry.com/diagonal-cushion-gemstone-ring/
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Flanders-Sapphire-Tingle-Ring.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Pink-Sapphire-Tango-Ring.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Purple-Sapphire-Tango-Ring-fc.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Plum-Vines-Ring-J8546.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Plum-Tango-Sapphire-Ring-fc.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Tango-Tanzanite-and-Diamond-Ring.htm
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Starburst-Tango-Sapphire-Ring-cd.htm

And some random pictures from the internet:





Can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[minousbijoux]

Ark: I think your ideas are good and like the idea of setting its longest points north/south an east/west - if that makes any sense. I would suggest that if you do, then do exactly as you've described and play up the transition from the sapphire to the shank somehow. You suggested diamonds, which could do an excellent job. My concern is that if you don't have a transition from the stone to the band, it may end up looking like the stone was just plunked down and soldered on to the band, IYKWIM. I would say diamonds and some sort of ornamental metalwork or bridge...

 

[Enerchi]

I like thbmok's links to the pink sapphire tango and the starburst tango settings - they have good width and balance to their design. Interesting website!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I think Kite set is a great look, I personally would prefer it oriented that way because it looks less clunky on my pudgy fingers. Hehe.

Maybe putting a little halo around it and diamonds in the shank would make it look more fluid?

 

[chrono]

You mean, three round diamonds forming a small "pyramid" on each side? Do you think that square princess-cut diamonds, one on each side, also kiteset, will work, or will it look ugly?

Yes, 3 rounds forming a pyramid that is pointing outward rather than northward. Kite-set princess diamonds are great too.

ETA
Edited to correct directional position which made absolutely no sense.

 

[minousbijoux]

Chrono: do you mean, from left to right: two diamonds vertically set (up and down), one diamond, sapphire, one diamond, the two diamonds vertically set again, or the other way around?

 

[chrono]

Chrono: do you mean, from left to right: two diamonds vertically set (up and down), one diamond, sapphire, one diamond, the two diamonds vertically set again, or the other way around?

1 round, then two rounds stacked atop each other - kite sapphire - two rounds stacked atop each other, then 1 round.

This way, the diamonds sit well inside the split shank following the inner opening. It also allows the very deep sapphire to sit as low as possible within the setting because the diamond accents do not have to be place slightly lower than the sapphire but can be flush right up to its edge.

 

[FrekeChild]

I'd be happy to try and quickly sketch something for you if you'd like?

What kind of look are you going for?

Also, I think I'd look for cushions over princesses - I think they are too pointy for the soft outline of your sapphire. When I look at it though, I think of the outline of the AVC.

Here are some solitaire settings from MaeVona that are starset princesses with interesting metalwork. One of them is a round, but I like the metalwork and diamonds around it and how it feels kind of like a starset cushion.

 

[minousbijoux]

I totally agree with Freke when she says: "Also, I think I'd look for cushions over princesses - I think they are too pointy for the soft outline of your sapphire. When I look at it though, I think of the outline of the AVC."

Your sapphire is rounded and full; it is not sharp and pointy like a princess and should be celebrated because of these differences.