How would you set this ruby?

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I've been intrigued by this stone for quite a while. I just wouldn't know how to mount it. I have no plans on purchasing it (at the present time), but I love to get ideas.

It measures 11.13 x 5.64 mm.What would you do with it?

 

[beaujolais]

pendant, vertically

 

[marymm]

In high-carat yellow gold, maybe a variation on this Barbara Heinrich design (which I adore)? (And, not entirely sure why, but that lozenge-shape ruby really, really appeals to me - I see why you find it intriguing!)

http://www.clay-pot.com/product.php?productid=4705&cat=5&page=1

 

[SB621]

Something like this in high yellow gold! I personally love the look of an elongated oval.

Design by JKT

 

[chrono]

A simple 5 stone ring to take advantage of the extreme height with the 4 side stones providing coverage to the left and right.

 

[slksapphire]

i'm with chrono on this. this 7-stone setting is one of my favorites:

 

[slksapphire]

or if you like more bling, i like the half moons with pave around all 3 stones to pull the look together:

 

[slksapphire]

last one, here is the look of a long oval with pears. i wouldn't have visualized it this way but looks interesting!

 

[pregcurious]

I saw that stone and also thought it looked very promising. I've attached pics of a JAR marquise diamond ring

I also like sonoma's suggestion of a vertical pendant. That would look lovely with your ring. Did you make your earrings? Do I sense a parure in the making?

 

[pregcurious]

I also like this pendant and chain.

 

[JewelFreak]

Pendant, maybe something like this (from 1st Dibs), with any accent stones you like:



Some elongated ovals & rectangles are so luscious color-wise, but that look in a ring doesn't appeal to me. Looks awkward, somehow. However, i've seen some really nice ones around here.

--- Laurie

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

This would be over the top........in a good way.

 

[Upgradable]

I've been surfing for ideas. As a rule, I tend toward unique, organic designs. Informal or slightly odd pieces. I have my formal and expected ruby cluster ring, so I'd lean toward using this stone as a pendant. If so, I wouldn't want an expected design.

These are not expected designs, but I would still love responses. Please don't worry about offending me.

 

[chrono]

Uppy,
Have you tried the foil test to see how it behaves on being bezeled?

 

[vickygigi]

I saw that stone and also thought it looked very promising. I've attached pics of a JAR marquise diamond ring

I also like sonoma's suggestion of a vertical pendant. That would look lovely with your ring. Did you make your earrings? Do I sense a parure in the making?

Wow, this ring setting is stunning. It would really feature that ruby.

 

[pregcurious]

Do you want to wear it with your ring? If you do, do you wear your ring daily, or on occasion?

 

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The only time I don't wear my ring is at work. I'm in the medical field and it is not compatible with the gloves I wear. I just don't want the necklace to be as formal as the ring. As for earrings, I went with a pair of vintage red spinels. Here's a thread about them: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/antique-red-spinel-studs.181109/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/antique-red-spinel-studs.181109/[/URL]

I would really love a James Meyer-esque design!!

 

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This idea would match but still be a little different. Create the same "Lady Di" cluster setting but hang it east/west instead of hanging lengthwise.