First gem purchase and now I need setting ideas....

[Heidi2101]

I purchased a Chrysoberyl today on a whim and it's my first gem. So excited! Can anyone suggest some setting ideas? I'm thinking halo! I've added pics in two different lights, indoor and outdoor.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Oh That is gorgeous!!!! I love Chrysos!!!! So sparkly!!!

This is how I set mine:





@Burmesedaze is setting hers as well! Hopefully she can post some pics if she sees this!

 

[suzanne2]

Isn't it exciting? Your first colored stone and it's beautiful! Be very careful, you might get addicted. As they say in CSA (Colored Stones Anonymous) "One day-oops-stone at a time"...

Sorry I can't help with setting ideas because I'm terrible at it. Just wanted to pop in and say congratulations. Fabulous chryso!!!

 

[dkata]

I would go for a halo! I like colored stones in halos!

On the other hand I have found this after a quick search:

I find it also interesting.

What color gold are you going for?

 

[Burmesedaze]

Check out this chryso thread for ideas! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-chrysoberyls.202304/

 

[chatoyancy]

Yay! Congratulations on your first gemstone purchase! Your chrysoberyl is beautiful. With the size of yours, I would do side diamonds in a ring.

 

[chrono]

Chrysoberyl looks great in everything!

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous stone. Congrats!!
Do you have any basic setting ideas or inspiration pics to share?
Your stone will look lovely in a halo but also in a setting where the stone is the main star

 

[Heidi2101]

I would go for a halo! I like colored stones in halos!

On the other hand I have found this after a quick search:

I find it also interesting.

What color gold are you going for?

Thank you, this is gorgeous. I think I will go white or yellow gold, likely halo but this is lovely!

 

[Heidi2101]

Oh That is gorgeous!!!! I love Chrysos!!!! So sparkly!!!

This is how I set mine:





@Burmesedaze is setting hers as well! Hopefully she can post some pics if she sees this!

Every time I see your ring in your avatar I fall in love. So beautiful! I might have to go along the same lines.

 

[metall]

Beautiful stone! I love it, the color is very pretty and bright!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

You did well with your first purchase. Chrysoberyl is both durable and beautiful. I think a halo with a split shank like the one shown by @mellowyellowgirl would be a wonderful choice. It really does her Chrysoberyl justice.

 

[Allgems]

Your stone is beautiful.
I took those photos at the jeweler, so not all of the rings are mine, also they are not chrysoberyl, but maybe you can use them for inspiration, since the shape is oval:

 

[Acinom]

This is how I have set my ovals:

 

[dkata]

This is how I have set my ovals:

Your jewelry collection is like a collection of inspiring ideas! I’m going to get soon an oval cut blue zircon, as you know, so I should also look for setting ideas! Your post just came at the right time!

 

[Heidi2101]

So many gorgeous options. Thank you for sharing so many!