Elle's Gemstone Adventures

[apacherose]

Apacherose, Yvonne has several three stone rings: 1. 5mm center and 3mm side stones, 2. 4mm center and 4x3mm side stones 3. 7mm center and 4x3mm sides and 4. 7x5 center and 3mm sides. All are part of her hexagon collection.

Thanks!! Is Elle’s 3 stone the 7x5? I was wondering if it was a stock setting or if Yvonne customized it.

 

[elle_71125]

Thanks!! Is Elle’s 3 stone the 7x5? I was wondering if it was a stock setting or if Yvonne customized it.

Yes, I believe the pink tourmaline is 7x5. It was a stock setting. I try to make my plans around her existing settings because I don't want to go through the whole CAD process.

ETA. To be specific, the size of the tourmaline is 7.11 x 5.28

 

[leslie1956]

Yes, I believe the pink tourmaline is 7x5. It was a stock setting. I try to make my plans around her existing settings because I don't want to go through the whole CAD process.

ETA. To be specific, the size of the tourmaline is 7.11 x 5.28

I do the same thing with my pieces from Yvonne because it's so much easier and cheaper than having to go the CAD route. She has such a large assortment of settings that it's not exactly a hardship, lol!

 

[elle_71125]

I do the same thing with my pieces from Yvonne because it's so much easier and cheaper than having to go the CAD route. She has such a large assortment of settings that it's not exactly a hardship, lol!

Exactly!

 

[elle_71125]

Gorgeous sparkling rainbow! This is so inspiring to someone like me who is just starting out as an enthusiast in colored gems.

Who is doing your settings, besides David Klass and Yvonne Raley?

Starting top to bottom.
Pinky finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Mahenge Spinel by CvB inspired design

Ring finger:
- Pink tourmaline by Yvonne Raley
- Purple sapphire in a setting from Verragio
- Tsavorite ring by David Klass
- Big blue by David Klass

Middle finger:
- Purple garnet in a setting from Aurosi Jewels on Etsy
- Pink spinel by David Klass
- Demantoid flower ring by Yvonne Raley

First finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Flower ring by Yvonne Raley
- Spess garnet in a Stuller setting

Thumb:
- Blue green tourmaline by David Klass

 

[Deathspi]

I never knew that your purple sapphire was in a verragio mount! I think we need some profile pics!
All of your rings are amazing and the colours really pop.

 

[elle_71125]

I never knew that your purple sapphire was in a verragio mount! I think we need some profile pics!
All of your rings are amazing and the colours really pop.

I actually bought the mount pre-loved from Loupe Troop. It’s really lovely in person.
Here’s a quick profile shot.


My teal tourmaline ring has a similar profile.

 

[lissyflo]

Someone needs to pass me the smelling salts!

What an amazing array of colours and setting styles! They are all beautiful. But your Paraíba in the double halo?: that I would sell internal organs for.....

 

[meely]

Starting top to bottom.
Pinky finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Mahenge Spinel by CvB inspired design

Ring finger:
- Pink tourmaline by Yvonne Raley
- Purple sapphire in a setting from Verragio
- Tsavorite ring by David Klass
- Big blue by David Klass

Middle finger:
- Purple garnet in a setting from Aurosi Jewels on Etsy
- Pink spinel by David Klass
- Demantoid flower ring by Yvonne Raley

First finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Flower ring by Yvonne Raley
- Spess garnet in a Stuller setting

Thumb:
- Blue green tourmaline by David Klass

Such a stunning collection Elle. The Mahenge spinel is my favourite. Absolutely stunning. But the colour of that purple sapphire wow and the proportions of your pink tourmaline three stone are tdf.

 

[Gloria27]

A while back, @Acinom



So, what do you think? Too many rings?

This is why I come here,

 

[apacherose]

Starting top to bottom.
Pinky finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Mahenge Spinel by CvB inspired design

Ring finger:
- Pink tourmaline by Yvonne Raley
- Purple sapphire in a setting from Verragio
- Tsavorite ring by David Klass
- Big blue by David Klass

Middle finger:
- Purple garnet in a setting from Aurosi Jewels on Etsy
- Pink spinel by David Klass
- Demantoid flower ring by Yvonne Raley

First finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Flower ring by Yvonne Raley
- Spess garnet in a Stuller setting

Thumb:
- Blue green tourmaline by David Klass

Ahhhhh.... this is sooo beautiful what an amazing collection!!!! And photo!!!!

 

[suzanne2]

Starting top to bottom.
Pinky finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Mahenge Spinel by CvB inspired design

Ring finger:
- Pink tourmaline by Yvonne Raley
- Purple sapphire in a setting from Verragio
- Tsavorite ring by David Klass
- Big blue by David Klass

Middle finger:
- Purple garnet in a setting from Aurosi Jewels on Etsy
- Pink spinel by David Klass
- Demantoid flower ring by Yvonne Raley

First finger:
- Paraiba ring by David Klass
- Flower ring by Yvonne Raley
- Spess garnet in a Stuller setting

Thumb:
- Blue green tourmaline by David Klass

Dibs on the CVB Mahenge and the purple garnet.

 

[elle_71125]

I snagged the blue zircon from Jeff White’s latest gem scoop.

Weight: 3.07ct
Dimensions: 7.86x7.86
Origin: Cambodia

Vendor photo


I picked it up today and I love it!

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous!!!! As you know I am a huge zircon fan and yours is a dreamstone. Do you have any plans with it already?

 

[elle_71125]

Gorgeous!!!! As you know I am a huge zircon fan and yours is a dreamstone. Do you have any plans with it already?

I don’t have any fixed plans yet. I was considering a three stone ring with diamond traps.

I also have these two peach spinels that could be used as a more unconventional three stone combo...

 

[elle_71125]

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous!! My vote goes to blue with peachy pink sidestones

 

[LittleRed]

That’s a beautiful zircon!

Mmmm..... zircons are now on my radar.

 

[suzanne2]

When you hold them together, do the peaches hold their own in the sparkle dept?

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

You are an inspiration, Elle! I love your assortment of saturated colors and varied settings. Every ring has its own personality! And I definitely love this latest peach and blue combination. Thanks for the family photos!

 

[elle_71125]

Not new but I just felt like posting my 3ct mahenge spinel again.

 

[voce]

Not new but I just felt like posting my 3ct mahenge spinel again.

Glad you did. It's gorgeous eye candy! The size, the color...this is definitely an heirloom jewel.

 

[leslie1956]

What a gorgeous Mahenge spinel, Elle! I love the setting with those double prongs, too

 

[derbygal]

Not new but I just felt like posting my 3ct mahenge spinel again.

Your spinel is what my dreams are made of!

 

[elle_71125]

Glad you did. It's gorgeous eye candy! The size, the color...this is definitely an heirloom jewel.

Aw, thank you. I'm lucky to have her.

What a gorgeous Mahenge spinel, Elle! I love the setting with those double prongs, too

The Sienna solitaire is one of my favorites. I'm not a solitaire kind of gal (halo anyone?) but I've always wanted that one. It made me a huge fan of double claw prongs.

Your spinel is what my dreams are made of!

You're too sweet!

 

[chatoyancy]

This page is an eye candy overload! All of your rings are gorgeous! Your purple sapphire is the perfect shade. That setting is lovely. Have fun setting your zircon!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Not new but I just felt like posting my 3ct mahenge spinel again.

Gorgeous color! I love the setting too!

What a beautiful collection you have, Elle! Dreams are made of your eye candy!!!

 

[elle_71125]

Took a coupl cool pics of my paraiba ring today...

 

[elle_71125]

And this one of my kitty. I figure this is my thread so it’s ok if I throw in a cat pic once in a while.

 

[passions4purples]

Both your paraiba ring and your cat are just beautiful.