Do we love or hate this color combo?

[Autumn in New England]

This is a bit out-there, and I don't know the relative sizes, but would you consider a toi et moi with your 'coral' spinel? They are both soft colours, and they are reasonably complementary.

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Oh lawd, I'm realllllly loving this idea!! They're very similar in size, though differently shaped, of course. The sapphire is currently at AGL (confirming it's unheated). When it returns, I'm going to pair them and see how we do. If they hit it off, I will post a pic here. Thank you for this!!

 

[Autumn in New England]

well a paler yellow would go with the periwinkle and it'll still be blue and gold to me and i will adore it

So far, that's the way I'm leaning... a softer, more buttery yellow! I want zero green tones. I did search orange (specifically "apricot") matched pairs, but didn't come up with anything in a complimentary shape in my price-range that wasn't brownish.

But now I'm sorting of itching to pair it with my "coral" spinel and see if they get along.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Well it looks like tastes vary a lot.

IMHO a pastel periwinkle and some blazing hot FYD would look awesome.

Any interest in going deeper than periwinkle? Super-dark blue or purple spinel, or black diamonds?

Somebody else suggested this too, and I think it's really interesting. I did search purple spinel, but I have such a tough time with that stone... they all seem either brownish or grayish. Perhaps purple sapphire?

 

[fredflintstone]

Hello all,

I'm still stuck on what to do with this periwinkle sapphire. Inspired by everyone's creative designs, I've been trying to think outside the box a little, rather than just pairing each CS with colorless diamonds. So here we have my latest creation... it's either a monstrosity or unique beauty; I can't tell anymore. My thought process was that yellow diamonds might be a nice compliment, since they are opposite violet on the color wheel. Do they enhance the sapphire or clash with it?

Many thanks as always,
Autumn

P.S. I have fancy intense yellows here... please also let me know if you think a more subtle fancy yellow would work better or if I should scrap this altogether. TIA!

To be honest, this does nothing for me, but that is my subjective opinon.

I'd forget the Diamonds & put high quality Rubies or red/pink Spinels with it if you can find a matching pair. I'm also thinking trillions or half moons.

 

[Autumn in New England]

To be honest, this does nothing for me, but that is my subjective opinon.

I'd forget the Diamonds & put high quality Rubies or red/pink Spinels with it if you can find a matching pair. I'm also thinking trillions or half moons.

Thank you for your honesty! I'm not really loving this particular shade (it's quite a soft violet/periwinkle) with a saturated red or pink. But I do have about 30 (1.5-2mm) fancy pink diamond melee that might look nice with it. I had been saving them for something special... just not sure this is it.

 

[thirdrock]

This is a bit out-there, and I don't know the relative sizes, but would you consider a toi et moi with your 'coral' spinel? They are both soft colours, and they are reasonably complementary.

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That thought crossed my mind too. Then I thought…they are both such beautiful colors on their own. Hmm, not sure. I would love to see what they look like together though. The colors do compliment each other. Although, in the photos the coral color seems a little more intense. It’s hard to tell without seeing them together.

 

[Autumn in New England]

That thought crossed my mind too. Then I thought…they are both such beautiful colors on their own. Hmm, not sure. I would love to see what they look like together though. The colors do compliment each other. Although, in the photos the coral color seems a little more intense. It’s hard to tell without seeing them together.

Isn't that lovely! Yes, this is my only concern (that the spinel is definitely more intense in saturation). What other stones can I look at in this shade, do you think? I don't want to spend a fortune on another pad.

 

[kenny]

When it comes to this kind of thing I try to stop my brain from forcing my considerations to fit into categories like 'opposite' or 'complimentary'.
That can be limiting by preventing me from considering good candidates.

Rather I just find a place online, or on software I have, where I can place various colors side by side on my screen.
Then I just pay attention to how it feels when I look at two colors side by side.

At times the way our brains work can be very limiting.

 

[Avondale]

The sapphire is currently at AGL (confirming it's unheated). When it returns, I'm going to pair them and see how we do.

Why wait when we have the power of ...paint tool sai? That's right, suck it, photoshop!



I'm loving these colours together, even though I don't consider myself a fan of toi et moi rings.

(But, you know... when the sapphire returns, do take a picture of them together for us... We need something to drool over.)

 

[Autumn in New England]

When it comes to this kind of thing I try to stop my brain from forcing my considerations to fit into categories like 'opposite' or 'complimentary'.
That can be limiting by preventing me from considering good candidates.

Rather I just find a place online, or on software I have, where I can place various colors side by side on my screen.
Then I just pay attention to how it feels when I look at two colors side by side.

At times the way our brains work can be very limiting.

I am so guilty of this... always trying to categorize or compartmentalize. And we make the most costly mistakes when we try to force something. There should be a natural grace to pairing gems. Thank you for the reminder!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Why wait when we have the power of ...paint tool sai? That's right, suck it, photoshop!



I'm loving these colours together, even though I don't consider myself a fan of toi et moi rings.

(But, you know... when the sapphire returns, do take a picture of them together for us... We need something to drool over.)

I am too! You guys are so clever. So I am fond of toi et moi designs; however, I feel like the shapes and sizes should either be exact or really different. I'm afraid these guys are not close enough to be a pair, but not different enough to be interesting. You know what I mean? Anyway, here are the measurements... sapphire is 8.31 x 7.01mm... spinel is 8.16 x 7.34mm. I guess we'll see when I get the sapphire back! Thanks so much for your help!!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I have browsed the entire internet, and I could not find any orange diamond pairs. I did find melee, but, like @Cerulean said, I think the slight shift in undertones is clashing. What do you guys think? Can I scratch these off the list?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Still in the running at present...

1. Three-stone with softer yellow diamonds
2. Toi et moi with coral spinel
3. Toi et moi with a softer peachy stone (I have an oval tourmaline that could work)
4. Chicken out and use colorless diamonds

My unheated pad actually pairs beautifully with it, but it's almost 5.5ct and too large for a toi et moi with the periwinkle. Plus, I wanted to set the pad as the focal point in a ring eventually. I really didn't want to shell out the cash for another pad, but what do you guys think? You like this color combo (not using this exact stone though)? It's softer than the spinel... and they're both sapphires, which my OCD appreciates.

 

[MMtwo]

This works "okay" for me. The style of the ring and the metal color would play in too.
Edit, I see your latest posts.

I really like the pad color combo.

 

[RMOO]

I like the pad combo for a toi et moi, or the 3 stone with pale yellow diamonds.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

What a fun thread? I'd pair it with soft yellow steps cuts, not brilliant cuts.
Loving the moi et toi idea, too.

 

[Cerulean]

Still in the running at present...

1. Three-stone with softer yellow diamonds
2. Toi et moi with coral spinel
3. Toi et moi with a softer peachy stone (I have an oval tourmaline that could work)
4. Chicken out and use colorless diamonds

My unheated pad actually pairs beautifully with it, but it's almost 5.5ct and too large for a toi et moi with the periwinkle. Plus, I wanted to set the pad as the focal point in a ring eventually. I really didn't want to shell out the cash for another pad, but what do you guys think? You like this color combo (not using this exact stone though)? It's softer than the spinel... and they're both sapphires, which my OCD appreciates.

I’m gonna be honest, that pad needs to be the star. It’s such a spectacular stone and I think you’re going to have a hard time rivaling it.

I “like” the pad color combo, but I prefer the periwinkle with the more true coral color. And “liking” isn’t a good enough reason for me to throw the pad into the ring.

One thing you could do, is spring for a solitaire and do yellow meleee, anything more and a bright yellow will pull your eye from the blue




Or see if you can get some custom cut caliber cut stones, either in the same hue as the blue, or coral or pale yellow diamond, Hancocks has cool examples



Or do something totally different, like blue on blue! obviously this is aquamarine but your periwinkle could look beautiful next to a rich deep blue!




I’m also not sure which vendor you’ve planned on working with, but Thesis Gems as some amazing posts about color pairings and seems to get really creative with clients, they post polls to stories and they seem to have an incredible eye for color. I’ve obviously not worked with them, but I’d like to!

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[Ionysis]

What a fun thread? I'd pair it with soft yellow steps cuts, not brilliant cuts.
Loving the moi et toi idea, too.

Totally agree with this

 

[Ionysis]

I actually think a peridot would go too

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I actually think a peridot would go too

 

[thirdrock]

I actually think a peridot would go too

Great idea! I was also thinking green would look nice. I often look to nature for inspiration. Your bracelet is a great source of inspiration too! So many options!

 

[thirdrock]

I think green beryl or mint garnet would look pretty. I’m also still liking the idea of just white diamonds.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thank you everyone for the comments and suggestions!

@Cerulean Your post is immensely helpful!! Another PSer mentioned using yellow diamond melee as well. I'm definitely considering it.

@Ionysis and @thirdrock It's funny you should mention green, because I was looking for inspiration and came across a blog about the colors that work best with periwinkle. They suggested yellow and orange, but also a sage or mint green. Interesting!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I know these would be like hens teeth but piggybacking on the green thread. What about some vanadium chrysoberyl or tourmalines for accent stone contenders?

 

[Starstruck8]

So I am fond of toi et moi designs; however, I feel like the shapes and sizes should either be exact or really different. I'm afraid these guys are not close enough to be a pair, but not different enough to be interesting. You know what I mean?

This worries me too.

Maybe you could set them in reasonably wide beveled bezels (or beveled faux bezels). Then the metal might bring out the angular shape of the sapphire and the curved shape of the spinel.

On the other hand, this might look like 'trying too hard'. But it's worth thinking about.

 

[seaurchin]

Personally, I always "chicken out" and get clear stones to go with a colored stone. It might be more boring or conventional or whatever you'd call it but I also just feel like I'm far less likely to get tired of it that way. Custom made pieces are so expensive that I don't want to make a mistake. And I guess additional colors just don't usually appeal to me that much. I'm not sure if it's because I think additional colored stones compete with the center stone or just because I prefer what I'm most used to seeing. JMHO.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I think the sapphire and the spinel could look stunning as a moi et toi. Same size but hugely different colors, different cut styles. Bezels would draw the eye in even more trying to identify the differences. My concern would be the sparkle factor, which needs to be pretty even one to the other. Otherwise it'll look like "Mom always liked you best." - Tommy Smothers

 

[thirdrock]

Do you match your jewelry to your clothing? If so, I would look at your wardrobe and try to determine how likely you are to wear the different color pairings with each outfit.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Somebody else suggested this too, and I think it's really interesting. I did search purple spinel, but I have such a tough time with that stone... they all seem either brownish or grayish. Perhaps purple sapphire?

Again, a matter of taste — IMHO a super dark purple spinel with a little metallic grey thrown in would really make the periwinkle pop. If you are looking for a warmer purple, amethyst might look richer than purple sapphire. But maybe you want a harder stone.

 

[Autumn in New England]

I know these would be like hens teeth but piggybacking on the green thread. What about some vanadium chrysoberyl or tourmalines for accent stone contenders?

I've been dying to use vanadium chryso, actually!

This worries me too.

Maybe you could set them in reasonably wide beveled bezels (or beveled faux bezels). Then the metal might bring out the angular shape of the sapphire and the curved shape of the spinel.

On the other hand, this might look like 'trying too hard'. But it's worth thinking about.

I actually found a soft orange sapphire that is almost the same exact size as the periwinkle. It's has clipped corners as well, but a step rather than a radiant cut. I think I still like it better, in terms of color, with the coral spinel though. So we shall see!

I think the sapphire and the spinel could look stunning as a moi et toi. Same size but hugely different colors, different cut styles. Bezels would draw the eye in even more trying to identify the differences. My concern would be the sparkle factor, which needs to be pretty even one to the other. Otherwise it'll look like "Mom always liked you best." - Tommy Smothers

lol So true! Thank you for all of your encouraging comments!!