My new tourmaline ring!

[clementine]

Since there has been some recent discussion regarding green stones, I thought I''d post my new ring......custom cut Congo tourmaline by Daniel Stair, and custom setting by Michael. The stone is a 3.7 carat, and I had around $1000 in the setting. The side trillion diamonds were from a previously "dismantled" ring. My birthday is in May, and emerald is my birthstone, but I don''t care for the cloudy look of emeralds, so I opted for the tourmaline. I am in love!

Clem

 

[clementine]

And here''s the ring.

 

[Fancyface]

That is beautiful!

Can you tell me where you purchased your stone? I am looking for a 2 carat round stone. Any ideas on the cost? Thanks!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Wow WoW WOW Clementine! I love your stone and your setting! The ring complements the stone so nicely

.... would love to see some handshots ...

 

[Clio]

Oh, that''s so beautiful!!!

 

[eac]

Truly exceptional! You have fantastic taste.

 

[katebar]

Absolutely stunning. Hand shots pretty please

 

[Kaleigh]

Oh Clementine,
It''s gorgeous!!! Hand shots please!!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Oh, what a beautiful ring!

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 4/15/2008 6:43:56 PM
Author: Fancyface
That is beautiful!


Can you tell me where you purchased your stone? I am looking for a 2 carat round stone. Any ideas on the cost? Thanks!

Fancy, it is from Daniel Stair:

http://www.customgemstones.com/

A 2 carat colored stone has many many factors that go into the price. Could be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to many many thousands.

 

[neatfreak]

And Clementine, I love it! We need more pictures though please!!!

 

[clementine]

Thanks everyone! Yes, Daniel Stair custom cut it for me almost a year ago, and I hadn''t been able to come up with a setting I liked until recently. Micheal was also great to work with and was able to help me decide on the custom setting. I promise to do some hand shots this weekend!

I hope this helps everyone thinking about green stones..........the tourmaline sparkles like CRAZY and has beautiful green/blue green colors. PLUS it was affordable. If memory serves me, I think I paid around $3-350 for the stone, and about $750 for the custom setting. I can''t wait until my birthday so I can wear it!

Donna.

 

[Catmom]

Oh Clementine, It''s BEAUTIFUL!! I really love the setting and it shows off the stone perfectly! A gorgeous green stone.

 

[Skippy123]

That is a gorgeous stone and setting, congrats

 

[movie zombie]

good work, Clem! i like the siimple setting that let's the stone be the star of the project.

movie zombie

 

[marcy]

Your ring is gorgeous.

 

[Elmorton]

I love your new ring!! Beautiful. Are there handshots??

 

[bling addict]

It''s gorgeous! Can''t wait to see handshots

 

[cinnamon013]

Beautiful! When you can, I'd love to see more photos of it on your hand. Dan does great cut work!

 

[TaraLeigh]

LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Definitely awaiting more juicy pics!

 

[Linda W]

It is just gorgeous, but we neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed more pictures please.

Linda

 

[chrono]

That is one fantastic looking setting; simple yet has an elegant look that lets the tourmaline speak for itself.

 

[Fancyface]

Again, Awesome ring! Thanks for the info!

 

[wen104]

WOOOOOOWY, THAT IS PERTY!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Delish! Hand shots, please!

cheers--Sharon

 

[rainydaze]

wow, that is gorgeous!! absolutely beautiful stone, and the setting is just perfect for it!

 

[ImpatientOne]

Yowzer! That''s gorgeous!!!

 

[monarch64]

Well, that is just SPLENDID! Love it, Clementine, congrats.