New and asking for opinions on settings

[Jane St.Clair]

Hi all. I''ve been a lurker on PS for a while now. About since the time I started thinking seriously about engagement. Unfortunately this did not correspond well to when the BF started thinking seriously about engagement. Needless to say I''ve had a lot of time to admire the all of the beautiful rings here and have come to some conclusions about my own likes and definite dislikes. Long story short - BF got to the point that he wanted input so I started emailing pictures of stones and explaining the differences and my preferences. About a month ago we were chatting online and I linked him to a website with spessertites, pointing out the one I thought was gorgeous. This, on my end, was more of an example type conversation. Although I may have acted a little giddy about this particular spess. Fast forward a month and suddenly he lets slip that he''s purchased a stone! At first I was thrilled and was content with the knowledge that a purchase had been made. Me being me, however, I soon had succumbed to my curiosity and may have badgered just a little (in my own defense I made it pretty clear from the start of discussions that I wanted to have input on the rings - I wear very little jewelry and am pretty particular). Now I find myself in the position of having an absolutely darling BF, a beautiful stone (see avatar), and no real ideas about how to set it. So here I am hoping for some input. How would you guys set this spess? Priorities for me are protection of the stone, low as possible on the finger, and most-of-day wear. I''m completely open to ideas and I know that there are lots of great ones floating around here!

2.48cts, 6.5mm x 5.7mm deep

 

[tickintime]

Well I don''t have any ideas for setting, but...

WELCOME!!

Congrats on the stone, for some that is the harder of the two parts!

Good luck on your setting hunt.

 

[sera]

I would love that stone in a yellow gold, double shank w/ white diamond pave and claw prongs. Leon Mege (Congrats and beautiful stone!)

 

[Sparkles22]

Welcome! Your stone looks really pretty, I can''t wait to see what you do with it! I''m not an expert, but I think a bezel would protect it.

 

[marcy]

Spessartites are gorgeous stones and yours looks awesome. I would go for a 3 stone look in yellow gold using smaller PC as the side stones. I can''t wait to see what you come up with.

 

[pjean]

Such a beautiful stone! I can''t wait to see what you decide on.

How much bling do you want? Do you love sparkle, or are you a fairly tailored person? Are you looking for an existing setting, or are you open to having one made? Do you prefer white gold or yellow gold?

 

[chrono]

Low set semi bezel: it protects the stone yet allows some light though the open sides.

 

[Pandora II]

I''d think about some diamond baguettes stepped on each side. They''d really set the spess off and make a nice taper down into the shank.

 

[baby monster]

Lovely stone. I would go for something like this

 

[Independent Gal]

Great stone! I just ordered one for my mom, so I''m eager to see all the ideas on here so I can suggest some to her.

Congratulations, by the way!