Autumn in New England
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Hello friends,
I know you must all be sick to death of seeing this rather unremarkable sapphire, but I've narrowed down my ring choices, and I'd truly appreciate a final opinion. I thought if I started a new thread, it would receive the most votes, so here we are. Specs: Periwinkle sapphire, which I already own, is 2.93ct. with a radiant cut, and measures 8.31 x 7.01mm. I normally don't need so much help, but I'm a little outside my comfort zone with all of these colors! I did decide against a monochromatic look with more blues and purples, as I'd really like to do something fun and a bit adventurous this time.
Choice #1
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a coral spinel
Pros: I already own the spinel, and neither stone is particularly exciting on its own
Cons: Not sure if the shapes work together, and the spinel is deeper in tone and more saturated in color
Choice #2
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a soft orange sapphire
Pros: I'm really loving this color combo, and the stones are almost exactly the same size/shape
Cons: I'd have to spend a decent chunk on the new sapphire, and the cuts are different (one radiant/one step)
Choice #3
Type: Three-stone with fancy yellow diamond traps (the yellow will appear softer in person)
Pros: I've been wanting to incorporate yellow diamonds into a design, and this was my original idea
Cons: Another expenditure, but almost half the price of the orange sapphire
Choice #4
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a mint garnet
Pros: Our lovely PSers specifically suggested this one, and I already own the garnet
Cons: I had something special in mind for the garnet, which I would have to give up
Choice #5
Type: Halo (possibly double) with 2-2.8mm fancy yellowish-orange diamonds (VS)
Pros: I do love me a good halo
Cons: The color of the diamonds has the potential to veer brownish in person, and this would be the priciest option
Many thanks for all of your past and future assistance!!
Sincerely,
Autumn

I know you must all be sick to death of seeing this rather unremarkable sapphire, but I've narrowed down my ring choices, and I'd truly appreciate a final opinion. I thought if I started a new thread, it would receive the most votes, so here we are. Specs: Periwinkle sapphire, which I already own, is 2.93ct. with a radiant cut, and measures 8.31 x 7.01mm. I normally don't need so much help, but I'm a little outside my comfort zone with all of these colors! I did decide against a monochromatic look with more blues and purples, as I'd really like to do something fun and a bit adventurous this time.

Choice #1
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a coral spinel
Pros: I already own the spinel, and neither stone is particularly exciting on its own
Cons: Not sure if the shapes work together, and the spinel is deeper in tone and more saturated in color
Choice #2
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a soft orange sapphire
Pros: I'm really loving this color combo, and the stones are almost exactly the same size/shape
Cons: I'd have to spend a decent chunk on the new sapphire, and the cuts are different (one radiant/one step)
Choice #3
Type: Three-stone with fancy yellow diamond traps (the yellow will appear softer in person)
Pros: I've been wanting to incorporate yellow diamonds into a design, and this was my original idea
Cons: Another expenditure, but almost half the price of the orange sapphire
Choice #4
Type: Paired in a toi et moi bypass with a mint garnet
Pros: Our lovely PSers specifically suggested this one, and I already own the garnet
Cons: I had something special in mind for the garnet, which I would have to give up
Choice #5
Type: Halo (possibly double) with 2-2.8mm fancy yellowish-orange diamonds (VS)
Pros: I do love me a good halo
Cons: The color of the diamonds has the potential to veer brownish in person, and this would be the priciest option
Many thanks for all of your past and future assistance!!
Sincerely,
Autumn
