Black centerstone for eRing?

[technojosh]

I am beginning the process of creating a very non-traditional engagement ring. My girlfriend loves this black stone with silver speckles, but I don''t know the name of it, nor do I know if it is good/hard enough to mount on a ring. Further, I''d like to cut it in a square, like a princess cut and mount on a platinum ring with either white sapphires or conflict free diamonds in baguette or channel fashion.

Any thoughts on this...the name of the stone...if this is a good approach...alternative thoughts?

Thanks - J

 

[twodoor2]

Is it opaque black with silver specks in it? Is it transparent? Just from your description, it''s hard to tell.

 

[Harriet]

Some kind of opal? Onyx?

 

[dtnyc]

I have no idea what type of stone you are speaking of- maybe like a snowflake obsidian?
Or could it be black goldstone?

Are you certain your gf would be happy with such a non-traditional ring with a black stone in it?

I would make sure before going too far down this path. It may surprise you to learn that many women, even those who aren''t all that into traditional jewelry want a traditional engagement ring.

It sounds like you are concerned about potential conflict stones- if that is the case you should definitely consider vintage and antique rings- as not only are these "current" conflict-free, but they also aren''t contributing to the modern mining industry.

Good luck!

 

[DiamondExpert]

Perhaps...?

 

[whatmeworry]

Date: 7/21/2007 6:13:57 PM
Author: DiamondExpert
Perhaps...?

LOL, I''ve got Star Wars on the tv and then I see this!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My thought is to save the black ring for a right hand ring for a future occasion. The exception would be if she specifically asked for this stone as an engagement ring. Stick with diamonds or sapphires which are durable enough for frequent wear.

 

[twodoor2]

If she really wants a black stone engagement ring, maybe a nice natural (not irradiated) black diamond surrounded by white diamonds. That can look very attractive. Some people like to be different from the crowd. That would certainly be the most durable ring. Black diamonds are even more durable than white diamonds. Here's two famous black diamonds. They look so nice with white diamonds as accent stones. Black diamonds are also more affordable than white ones. I would just avoid irradiated ones, they tend to look weird up close. Black diamonds also have a somewhat metallic luster that I find attractive.

 

[twodoor2]

Nice