Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond band

[alene]

Over the past couple of years I've acquired three small OEC diamonds, which I eventually would like to put in a five-stone ring. I was thinking of getting two more diamonds but lately have become intrigued with the idea of using a pair of sapphires instead. I'd like to have the stones bezeled and milgrained to look sort of like the ring below, except I want the stones to be open on the side. In my search for small sapphires, I'm coming across mostly step-cut stones and have been recently told by a vendor that they would require much deeper bezels than brilliant-cut stones. I'd really like for the bezels to be as thin as possible. It'll probably be a custom-made setting. So how does one go about creating a ring like that? Do I need to search for precision-cut stones? (Not seeing anything in the size that I need). Is there a way to work around this with step cuts yet still have even and thin bezels for all the stones? Should I just stick with diamonds? Would appreciate any advice!

 

[chrono]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

No precision cut stones needed and it is definitely very possible to have a collet bezel 5 stone ring with sapphires. What mm size are you looking for? I am also confused how there can be step cut rounds, unless you mean a modified round brilliant cut, which will be all there is for coloured stones with rare exception.
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[alene]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Chrono, thank you so much! The type of bezel in Mim's ring is exactly what I was thinking, good to know there's a name for it! The diamonds I have are a pair of 4mm stones and one that's about 4.6-4.7 so I'm thinking 4.3-4.4 for sapphires? I was actually looking at a pair on Etsy (from Yvonne) and she mentioned that all sapphires coming out of Sri Lanka "are 100% step cut." Do different sellers use different terms for cut? Is is the same thing as modified round brilliant?

One other question, would a 0.1 mm difference in diameter between the stones be a concern?

 

[chrono]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Do you mind posting a picture of the "step cut" sapphire? I'm guessing it is a modified round brilliant which is combination of a brilliant crown with a step cut pavilion. Unless you are measuring the stone with electronic calipers, the eye isn't able to detect a difference of 0.1 mm even when the stones are side by side.

 

[alene]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Here's the link to the stones I'm considering:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171105461/sale-42mm-ceylon-sapphire-matched-pair

Any thoughts on the stones in general? I can see the difference in size but I realize they're magnified and not set.

 

[chrono]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Yes, they are modified round brilliants, which is very common in coloured gemstones. Price looks good for the colour and size. I would verify with the vendor that the windows will close up on the hand, or at the very least, look smaller to match the open culet of your OECs.

 

[alene]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Thanks! Any thoughts on the stones in general? Wondering if they'd be too dark in a bezel setting?

 

[chrono]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Wondering if they'd be too dark in a bezel setting?

Cup the stone (cover the pavilion completely) in foil or by hand to see the effect.

 

[alene]

Re: Question about bezeling sapphires in a sapphire diamond

Thanks for the tip! She does have a generous return policy so I can definitely try that. Just want to make sure there are no red flags that I should be aware of before I buy.