Falling down the gemstone rabbit hole

[TheElms]

So as I've been looking at possible spinels and settings, I've discovered there are all these new awesome vendors since I bought my e-ring.

So someone should buy these so I don't attempt to buy them and seriously annoy my husband and upset the family budget!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/169967340/sale-argentium-silver-bypass-ring-with?ref=shop_home_active_9


This is just so cool. I think it would make an awesome pinky ring but it does look quite large

https://www.etsy.com/listing/478350924/sale-purple-tanzanite-tanzanite-loose?ref=shop_home_active_55


I think the second stone is just so cool looking and would look great with colorful baguettes on the sides, maybe light blue, purple or pink?

 

[chatoyancy]

I never would have guessed that those were rhodolites in the ring. That is cool. The tanzanite is such a pretty color. I'm in a gemstone rabbit hole as well. At least you are looking at jewelry as well. I need to start setting what I have.

 

[elle_71125]

I have been staring at that tanzanite too. I've already bought too much this year and I'm trying to keep my self control in check.
But come on, that's such a pretty color right?

 

[mochiko42]

I have been staring at that tanzanite too. I've already bought too much this year and I'm trying to keep my self control in check.
But come on, that's such a pretty color right?

Me too! I've been looking at that tanzy for a while..

 

[lilysweet]

Will someone pleeeeeeease buy it so it stops calling to me?!

 

[TheElms]

Ha ha so many people have been admiring the tanzanite with me! I had no idea she was so popular. I was thinking she would look good in setting 28 from Yvonne:



Or possibly in this setting from mochiko42 by jeff davies:

 

[minousbijoux]

Yes to that Jeff Davies setting! That tanzi would be magnificent!

 

[lambskin]

Love, love, love that J. Davis setting. It will really showcase your stone.

 

[Sungura]

lol lol I, too, have been eyeing that Tanzanite. i have not seen Tanzanite in an asscher before. And that color!!

 

[TheElms]

How much do you need to baby tanzanite? Could it be an everyday ring or just for a special occasion? I think I am somewhat hard on my jewelry. I do take it off for most household tasks but I'm just klutzy in general. I haven't lost any of the pave in my e-ring so I guess that's something!

 

[pregcurious]

That's a pretty tanzanite, and I have been eyeing it too . I love that setting of Mochiko's

 

[Stone Hunter]

How much do you need to baby tanzanite? Could it be an everyday ring or just for a special occasion? I think I am somewhat hard on my jewelry. I do take it off for most household tasks but I'm just klutzy in general. I haven't lost any of the pave in my e-ring so I guess that's something!

It needs to be worn gently. I have one and don't wear it as much as I'd like because of concern for it. Love the color of the posted stone and set in a protective setting it could be worn more often.

 

[TheElms]

Stone Hunter, I think ultimately that is why I didn't pull the trigger. Set in a bezel setting might be ok but I really liked the double claw prong setting and I don't think it would survive frequent everyday wear. Still thinking about it, since the stone isn't terribly expensive though.

 

[chrono]

I know the feeling.

BUT go slow. I say this because I no longer own anything that I started off with.

Smaller stones - sold or given away
Smaller jewellery - sold or given away

I would surely have saved a lot of money if I didn't make those early purchases. By the same token, I surely wouldn't have learned as much about my likes and dislikes too.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Stone Hunter, I think ultimately that is why I didn't pull the trigger. Set in a bezel setting might be ok but I really liked the double claw prong setting and I don't think it would survive frequent everyday wear. Still thinking about it, since the stone isn't terribly expensive though.

Yes that's what I think too. I get attached to my stones even the ones that aren't expensive. LOVE the double claw prong setting. If you love it too then search for a durable stone with that setting in mind.

 

[TheElms]

Chrono - yes, I don't want to waste money unnecessarily. I have just my sapphire ering and its only about after 3 years I've decided to add minou's spinel to my collection.

It is nice to admire from afar!

Stone Hunter -- yes I think I'll look for a grey spinel, or blue/violet spinel or a topaz or possibly an aquamarine (sort of same problem though).