Elle's Gemstone Adventures

[MissyBeaucoup]

It is stunning!! Enjoy that beautiful design and workmanship!!

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Love, love, love!!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It’s so perfect for the holidays!

 

[elle_71125]

@natasha-cupcake How have you been wearing yours? Did you settle on it as a right hand ring? I’m working on ways to wear a band with mine and so far this is what I’ve got. Two spacer rings and one lower set band.

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Well, I had decided to resize it and wear it as a RHR but I've been procrastinating. But now that I've seen your ring with a band, I'm starting to rethink this again! Sometimes, I can be so indecisive--arrgghh...

 

[lilmosun]

Beautiful! I love tsavs and the setting is perfect!

 

[elle_71125]

That is sooo gorgeous!

Funny thing: I thought you were the gemstone project owner, and then realized you don’t have a trade badge. Nope, you just really like the shop.

Thank you.
Actually, you wouldn't believe how often people confuse me with @ElleW (the owner of The Gemstone Project). Man, I wish I had those killer design skills! Weird note: I don't know how she pronounces her name but I always say it as "L" (a la the movie "Legally Blond") while mine is pronounced "Ellie."

And yes, I just really love to shop!

You are on a roll!! Love your newest addition. Beautifully designed by Elle and created by David. Your new ring looks amazing on you

Thank you! Yes, I've had quite a few pieces made this year. Starting to feel guilty and thinking maybe I should be taking a self imposed buying ban.

It is stunning!! Enjoy that beautiful design and workmanship!!

Thank you. It truly is full of tiny, gorgeous, details. @ElleW is such a talented designer...and we all already know of my love for David Klass.

Love, love, love!!!

Thank you!!!

It’s so perfect for the holidays!

Right?! I was planning on wearing it for Christmas for that very reason. I saw a beautiful manicure on Jocelyn from Gilded Lane (aka @athenaworth ) and I kinda want to try and replicate that to wear with my new ring.
Here's a link to the nails, if you want to see them..
https://www.instagram.com/p/Brf_yDFn5mq/

Well, I had decided to resize it and wear it as a RHR but I've been procrastinating. But now that I've seen your ring with a band, I'm starting to rethink this again! Sometimes, I can be so indecisive--arrgghh...

Bahahaha, my master plan is now complete. Just kidding. It looks pretty good with the bands, in my opinion, but it also looks great on its own so I totally understand the indecision.

Beautiful! I love tsavs and the setting is perfect!

Thank you.

 

[elle_71125]

A new addition to my collection. This hot pink Mahenge spinel. I’ve had this in my Etsy cart forever because it’s a different color from the usual Mahenges I’ve seen. A straight up saturated pink.
Details:
1.67ct precision emerald cut
8.6 x 5.3 x 3.95



So this shape isn’t exactly in my wheel house and I could really use some help with setting ideas. I don’t know if this will be the next one I set but who doesn’t want to work on ideas ASAP? Anyway, It’s a bit narrow so I think a halo and / or side stone will be necessary. Anyone want to throw out ideas?

 

[strawrose]

I like this type of setting, but you might think differently.

 

[2Neesers]

Wow! Such a beautiful stone .
Gilded Lane had this ring a while back that I had saved. You could do a second halo or engraving if the enamel isn’t your cup of tea. I know whatever you end up doing will be amazing .

 

[prs]

Not your usual style elle, but in this case I think your Mahenge can more than hold its own as star of the show!

 

[lovedogs]

Not your usual style elle, but in this case I think your Mahenge can more than hold its own as star of the show!

Yes! Alistair Kelsey would be perfect for this project!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Oh my word! That stone looks delicious!( like you could pop it in your mouth!) Yum!
I'm a halo fan too, and I like what @2Neezers suggested.
But for a long skinny step cut, I immediately thought of that Yvonne Raley tourmaline ring. So striking, I love it. (Forgive my photoshop)

 

[mrs-b]

@elle_71125 -

Would you mind sharing the name of the vendor? Your new spinel is eye-popping! I'm hoping he has some more of that rough! I also always struggle finding good colored stones and reliable vendors.

Thanks in advance!

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 -

Would you mind sharing the name of the vendor? Your new spinel is eye-popping! I'm hoping he has some more of that rough! I also always struggle finding good colored stones and reliable vendors.

Thanks in advance!

I got it from Mike at GranGem. Here’s a link to his Etsy page:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GranGem?ref=simple-shop-header-name
He also has an Instagram under the same name where you can see videos of a lot of his stones. He’s really great to work with and once he even extended the return window when I wanted to see how a gem played outside (during an extra long bout of rainy weather).

 

[mrs-b]

I got it from Mike at GranGem. Here’s a link to his Etsy page:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GranGem?ref=simple-shop-header-name
He also has an Instagram under the same name where you can see videos of a lot of his stones. He’s really great to work with and once he even extended the return window when I wanted to see how a gem played outside (during an extra long bout of rainy weather).

Thanks, @elle_71125 - that's really useful info. And thank you for the link - I'm going to take a look right now.

 

[elle_71125]

Thank you @strawrose @2Neezers @prs @lovedogs & @CHRISTY-DANIELLE
You guys rock! I love seeing all these setting ideas. I’ll add a couple that I like too...



I don’t like this setting but I do like the little bezel set rose gold on the four corners. That would be a neat way to incorporate some tiny pink spinel melee.

 

[strawrose]

Thank you @strawrose @2Neezers @prs @lovedogs & @CHRISTY-DANIELLE
You guys rock! I love seeing all these setting ideas. I’ll add a couple that I like too...



I don’t like this setting but I do like the little bezel set rose gold on the four corners. That would be a neat way to incorporate some tiny pink spinel melee.

I personally think #1 trumps all our suggestions. It helps that you worked with David before.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Ooh, thank you for #4, I have been looking for one just like it <<screenshot>>

I love #1 too.

 

[suzanne2]

Number 1 is the best!!!

 

[natasha-cupcake]

I like #1, 6 and 2, in that order. I think the #2 setting would actually look much nicer with your stone than it looks with the stone in the inspiration picture, proportion-wise.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I like #6 a lot. Here’s a variation on it as far as the sidestones go. (This picture was shared on PS a few weeks ago and I forgot whose inspiration pic it was.) I like how the “petals” balance the verticality. I think it would look even more proportional with your taller gem.

I’m a big fan of Yvonne’s Art Deco style ring too, @CHRISTY-DANIELLE

Congratulations on your beautiful stone, Elle! The color is amazing!

 

[elle_71125]

I personally think #1 trumps all our suggestions. It helps that you worked with David before.

#1 is pretty gorgeous. I like that antique/ milgrain flair and the halo is very neat. It may be one of my favorite emerald cut settings.

Ooh, thank you for #4, I have been looking for one just like it <<screenshot>>

I love #1 too.

#4 is gorgeous. I hope you end up setting something like that.

Number 1 is the best!!!

Thank you, Suz. You know how much I value your opinion. You’re an awesome friend.

I like #1, 6 and 2, in that order. I think the #2 setting would actually look much nicer with your stone than it looks with the stone in the inspiration picture, proportion-wise.

Thank you. It’s so hard to choose isn’t it?

I like #6 a lot. Here’s a variation on it as far as the sidestones go. (This picture was shared on PS a few weeks ago and I forgot whose inspiration pic it was.) I like how the “petals” balance the verticality. I think it would look even more proportional with your taller gem.

I’m a big fan of Yvonne’s Art Deco style ring too, @CHRISTY-DANIELLE

Congratulations on your beautiful stone, Elle! The color is amazing!

I believe that ring belongs to @JPie and isn’t it just gorgeous?!
Thank you. #6 has a vintage flair that I’m really into.

 

[JPie]

@elle_71125 beautiful spinel!

Here's a video from DK, in case it helps you decide on the elements you'd like for your setting:

 

[voce]

My reaction to seeing this beauty in this thread was "of course, why am I not surprised to see Elle acquire yet another elegant pink spinel?"

For my aesthetic, I like @CHRISTY-DANIELLE's suggestion the best. That one's so striking and emphasizes the verticality/length without disguising it. But any of the posted designs would work with that gorgeous Mahenge spinel. I get confused talking about numbers because I don't know which one is #1.

 

[elle_71125]

@D&T One of the inspiration rings I posted above is your gorgeous EC ring. It’s the first setting that made me love an emerald cut. I’m very interested in using this style halo for my EC mahenge spinel but I wanted to reach out to you first. Would you be ok with me doing something similar (the halo part specifically)?

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 beautiful spinel!

Here's a video from DK, in case it helps you decide on the elements you'd like for your setting:

Thank you so much!
I love, love, love how your new ring turned out! It’s stunning!

 

[elle_71125]

My reaction to seeing this beauty in this thread was "of course, why am I not surprised to see Elle acquire yet another elegant pink spinel?"

For my aesthetic, I like @CHRISTY-DANIELLE's suggestion the best. That one's so striking and emphasizes the verticality/length without disguising it. But any of the posted designs would work with that gorgeous Mahenge spinel. I get confused talking about numbers because I don't know which one is #1.

I know. I have a problem with pinks (which was pointed out to me by a fellow PSr...Hi @Rare gem lover ). It’s a sickness, I tell you!

I love the idea @CHRISTY-DANIELLE posted too. Especially the way it incorporates a little more pink into the setting. I love that.

 

[JPie]

Thank you so much!
I love, love, love how your new ring turned out! It’s stunning!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing yours. I like the Art Deco-inspired Yvonne Raley ring that @CHRISTY-DANIELLE posted. I think it would really complement the long & lean lines of your spinel.

 

[D&T]

@D&T One of the inspiration rings I posted above is your gorgeous EC ring. It’s the first setting that made me love an emerald cut. I’m very interested in using this style halo for my EC mahenge spinel but I wanted to reach out to you first. Would you be ok with me doing something similar (the halo part specifically)?

Hi

ummmm.... OF COURSE! I am honored you love the ring that sparks your interest in EC... its more spectacular in person I have another similar setting in the works for another gem. oval, with a couple of minor tweaks. I'm embarrassed to post my horid mock up.. but DK gets it lol