My emerald

[Harriet]

I have this little beauty and want to set it: http://www.paraibainternational.com/product_info.php?product=611 Any ideas? I only have two so far: 1. Halo it and use it as a pendant; 2. Set it into a ring with trillion sides.

Separately, remember my neon yellow danburite rough? It's finally in the US and is slated to be cut as an asscher, unless someone has last-minute suggestions. Anyone?

 

[Dee*Jay]

That is just wonderful! I vote for a ring, but I''m a ring girl so don''t let me sway you. Can''t wait to see the final piece, whatever you decide.

 

[marcy]

Hi Harriet. I vote for a ring but either will be beautiful!

 

[Harriet]

I think it will make a sweet ''lil ring. Any ring design ideas, ladies?

 

[Dee*Jay]

I do like emerald cuts with trillions, so that''s the way I''d go.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 10/2/2007 8:53:57 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
I do like emerald cuts with trillions, so that''s the way I''d go.

HI:

I agree. I also would like to suggest tapered baugettes.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Dee*Jay]

Date: 10/2/2007 8:58:53 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 10/2/2007 8:53:57 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
I do like emerald cuts with trillions, so that''s the way I''d go.

HI:

I agree. I also would like to suggest tapered baugettes.

cheers--Sharon

Sharon,

Sometimes I think you read my mind--that was my other idea!

 

[Kaleigh]

Nice emerald Harriet. I vote for a ring, am such a ring gal myslef. Love the idea of trillions, but want to throw out the idea of half moon sides. Would be yummy!! Love Sharon''s idea of tapered baguettes too. So many options really, how fun!!!

 

[marcy]

I so agree with tapered baugettes. I saw an emerald ring at Tiffany''s I''m in love with and it''s an emerald cut with tapered baugettes. It is AWESOME!!! I can''t wait to see you finished ring.

 

[Harriet]

Thanks! Thus far we have: trillions, tapered baguettes, half-moons. Mine''s a baby emerald, but I''m fine with a dainty ring. Any Photoshop volunteers?

 

[Green with Envy]

All of those will look great, but i tend to think step cut stones work better with trilions or bagettes instead of half moons.

i vote for tapered bagettes. i wish I could do photoshop... just think green with this design...

 

[Harriet]

Date: 10/2/2007 10:05:28 PM
Author: Green with Envy
All of those will look great, but i tend to think step cut stones work better with trilions or bagettes instead of half moons.

i vote for tapered bagettes. i wish I could do photoshop... just think green with this design...

And smaller, much smaller.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 10/2/2007 9:03:20 PM
Author: Dee*Jay

Date: 10/2/2007 8:58:53 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 10/2/2007 8:53:57 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
I do like emerald cuts with trillions, so that''s the way I''d go.

HI:

I agree. I also would like to suggest tapered baugettes.

cheers--Sharon

Sharon,

Sometimes I think you read my mind--that was my other idea!

HI:

DJ....it is a great classic look so it easily comes to (great) minds LOL!

Here is a ring with a different center; needs photoshop skills

http://www.signedpieces.com/item.cfm?item_id=6336

cheers--Sharon

 

[Evelina]

Wow, what a beauty!
I really like the color.
I think this stone would look awesome in any ring.
I would personally set this stone in a setting like this (only change it to yellow gold):
http://www.belljewels.com/Sapphire-3_21ct_Ceylon_Sapphire_Diamonds_Engagement_Ring.html
You may ask them to check if they can make a similar setting for your ring.
I ordered a custom ring from them and I love it!
Good luck!

 

[Harriet]

Sharon,
You're a Photoshop whiz, right?

Evelina,
Thanks!

Will the size of the stone be an issue? It's a wee one, but it's oh so beautiful.

 

[Evelina]

I do not think that there will be a problem with the size. When I spoke with BellJewels about my ring, they told me that they have a model maker and he can create any design around any stone (I was worried that mine may be too big!).

 

[Catmom]

Nice emerald! Hmm, my vote goes to tapered baguettes! So classic, so elegant.

 

[Harriet]

Evelina,
Having the emerald custom set is not a problem. I''m wondering if it''ll look silly in a ring. It''s not a 20 carater, you know.

Catmom,
I''d love to set it like your sapphire, but it''s too small to allow criss-crossing.

 

[Miranda]

OOOHHH beautiful emerald Harriet! Is it your birthstone? I thought your bday was in May. If it were my stone I would set it in a halo pendant. I tend to like big rings or plainish bands, though. If you do want a ring, I don''t even know if it would work, but, what about setting it in a bezel or partial bezel with a thicker band (3-4 mm) that could be used for stacking with other bands. I have a 1 ct sapphire set that way and I love to stack it with my scattered diamond band and/or shared prong band. Can you believe I am even suggesting not adding more diamonds? I must have a fever...

 

[Harriet]

Miranda dear, you''re close -- I''m an April baby. Guess what my birthstone is! Do you have a picture of your ring? Thanks.

 

[Miranda]

Hmmmm....didn''t work. I don''t know why. I''ll try again.

 

[Miranda]

Here''s one with the scattered diamond band. Do you love my fab blurry photography? I think I had the camera on action for the kids sports and forgot to change it. I had a big group of blurry pics for a while. Ahhh, the perks of being blonde

Can I get some more air in my head please?

 

[Harriet]

Pretty rings (and hand)! Yeah, diamond.
P.S. See why I hate taking photos?

 

[Miranda]

Last one. Here''s a side view.

 

[Miranda]

Thanks. I''m not so sure about the lovely hand part, though. I have huge gnarly knuckles. I can''t wait to see what they look like when I have arthritis.

 

[Linda W]

Beautiful emerald Harriet. I vote for a ring.

Linda

 

[Harriet]

Miranda,
You''re such an optimist.

Linda,
Thanks. Any ring ideas?

 

[Miranda]

Optimist? No. Just vain. LOL! DH looked at me like I was needed a straight jacket when I told him I wanted to see a cosmetic surgeon about getting rid of my lumpy knuckles. I was kidding of course

Back to the emerald...What direction are you leaning and have you set a budget for the setting?

 

[Harriet]

Ha!
You ladies have been very helpful, but I'm still waiting for inspiration to strike. In the meantime, my loose stones are piling up. Wanna help? I don't have a budget (not that I have unlimited resources) and will bide my time if I have to save for the right setting.

 

[crown1]

hi harriet! what type metal are you going to be using for the emerald? the color is what i am asking about. it looks lovely!