help me find 2 5-6mm green stones!

[sonyachancs]

so, I am almost definitely decided in setting my pale amethyst in a three stone. I realised I don't like solitaires (which I was contemplating because it is easier) and I don't want another halo to compete with my e-ring.

the amethyst is 9mm, so I'm guessing that I don't want too big side stones, about 5mm will be a nice proportion? (I'm a size 6.5)



but I have a small budget to get this done with, and I'm hoping you guys can help me find a couple gorgeous stones for not very much. I prefer a yellower-type of green. my best bet at the moment looks to be a couple calibrated mali garnets from MC.

 

[chrono]

Okay, here's my dumb question - why can't you use those little two stones beside your amethyst in your picture?

 

[sonyachancs]

Chrono, not dumb! I knew I should have mentioned it.. I'm saving those for the wedding (cluster earrings, I'm thinking)

 

[sonyachancs]

what about prehnite? I think it has a nice glowy, rustic look. I forgot to mention previously that I think peridot is too saturated and green, and doesn't really match my skin tone..

 

[chrono]

I really like the two reserved stones with your amethyst - good colour combination and size balance.

 

[Niel]

SC!

OK I'm no help with your current search BUT I saw this and thought of you.
http://www.mastercutgems.com/viewgem.php?gemid=7713&id=29675

(Thread jack over)

 

[sonyachancs]

Chrono, so you don't think 8, 9, 8mm is too big?

Niel, omg where is the listing! I can't find it in his site!

 

[chrono]

The 2 yellowish stones next to the amethyst do not look to be anywhere near 8 mm, if the ammy is 9 mm in the picture. They look close to just a hair over 5 mm?

 

[Niel]

The 2 yellowish stones next to the amethyst do not look to be anywhere near 8 mm, if the ammy is 9 mm in the picture. They look close to just a hair over 5 mm?

Aren't those pears?



SC
Its under the ANAGEE section

 

[chrono]

They are pears? Oh, they look like rounds from that angle.

 

[Niel]

They are pears? Oh, they look like rounds from that angle.

No idea! Haha. I just assumed with the measurements and theone closest the the stone looks pointed.

SC don't leave us in suspense!

 

[sonyachancs]

oh my! sorry for the confusion..

the PEARS (niel got that) are 5mm. but I was hoping to save them for my wedding..

I thought you had meant the prehnite rounds, which are 8mm! prehnite rounds nice with the ammy?

 

[chrono]

Too much contrast with the prehnite and the size proportion is overpowering. The prehnite are too silky/hazy with a checkerboard cut whilst the ammethyst is clear with a sparkly portuguese cut. 5 mm round chrysoberyls would be perfect.

 

[sonyachancs]

but I can't find those

 

[deskjockey]

Maybe something like this?

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/186511313/sale-5mm-round-merelani-mint-garnet?ref=shop_home_active_7

 

[Marlow]

mint garnet - in my opinion yellow green Mali or Grossular - see no mint color!!!

And really expensive...

Could get round 5mm Chrysoberyl from my Sri Lanka vendor.... they are normally around 40-50 EUR per stone - brillant or round portugiese.

 

[sonyachancs]

what do you guys think of this? too saturated, right? it'll oveeshadow the ammy..



deskjockey, those are great but far too expensive! .

 

[pregcurious]

I know you said they're reserved, but the color of those stones you already have are perfect. Can you show us a straight on shot of them on either side of your amethyst?

 

[InToTheMystic]

I think the peridots would look fantastic, actually. They're not too dark at all and the cuts would work nicely together.

Here's a quick shot of some amethysts and peridots of different tones that I have - the big emerald cut ammy (actually a wonky ametrine) is probably slightly paler than yours, and the oval peridot is a bit darker than the ones in your post, but it may help you get a visual of what they're like side by side. I love this colour combo

 

[chrono]

I think the peridots could work with the amethyst.

 

[sonyachancs]

I know you said they're reserved, but the color of those stones you already have are perfect. Can you show us a straight on shot of them on either side of your amethyst?

I am away at the moment, but will shoot these when I get home tonight!!!

I think the peridots could work with the amethyst.

I keep talking myself out of these peridots. I love the colors together, but I feel they don't let a single one shine, and the portugese cut should really be shown off to best advantage, especially since mine is a paler rose de france


is demantoid garnet too soft for a side stone? let's say, regular but not daily wear, and I'm semi-hard on my jewelry (not sure if this is right, since my sapphire slipped out its prongs just a couple weeks ago and it's only been 6 months..)

 

[chrono]

My initial guess is that a pair of 5 mm Namabian demantoids will still cost a lot of money, even if they are very light.