Setting ideas for a JW 4.13 Blue Zircon

[bling_dream19]

Hi Folks! I purchased a stunningly gorgeous ziron preloved and I would love some ideas on how to set! I got married in December so this gem reminds me of our winter wedding.
Here are my thoughts so far:
1. Ring with 3 small diamonds on each side set as a triangle. I really like this setting! I would eliminate the diamonds on the shank and possibly increase the diamond size.

14K Yellow 7.4 mm Round French-Set Engagement Ring Mounting

123457 / Engagement Ring / Unset / 14K Yellow / Round / 7.4 mm / Polished / French-Set Engagement Ring Mounting

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I like this one too! The metal seems a little thick at the shank.

14K Yellow 8x6 mm Oval Engagement Ring Mounting

123461 / Engagement Ring / Unset / 14K Yellow / Oval / 8 x 6 mm / Polished / Engagement Ring Mounting

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2. Necklace: Here are some ideas that have caught my eye:

14K Yellow 6x4 mm Oval Pendant Mounting

87046 / Pendant / Unset / 14K Yellow / Oval / 6 x 4mm :: 3/8 CTW / Polished / Pendant Mounting

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14K White 6 mm Round Pendant Mounting

86496 / Pendant / Unset / 14K White / Round / 6mm :: 7/8 CTW / Polished / Pendant Mounting

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14K Yellow 12x10 mm Oval Pendant Mounting

86123 / Pendant / Unset / 14K Yellow / Oval / 12 x 10mm :: 4 3/8 CTW / Polished / Pendant Mounting

www.stuller.com

14K White 6 mm Round Infinity-Inspired Pendant Mounting

85436 / Pendant / Unset / 14K White / Round / 6mm :: 1 1/8 CTW / Polished / Pendant Mounting

www.stuller.com

14K White 6 mm Round Pendant Mounting

86786 / Pendant / Unset / 14K White / Round / 6mm :: 7/8 CTW / Polished / Pendant Mounting

www.stuller.com

What do you all think? I am open to any ideas! Pictures to follow. Thank you for everyone's help and insight

 

[Ionysis]

Pics of the zircon are required!

 

[bling_dream19]

Here are some pictures of the zircon!
This is stunning, sparkly, and it reminds me of the ocean waves, winter and calmness too.
DKJ has the gem now so I'm open to ideas!

 

[bling_dream19]

Sorry was a little slow in uploading pics! Had to hop on my cell lol.
Also, I prefer white gold or platinum.

 

[bling_dream19]

I bought the stone preloved from the lovely @CHRISTY-DANIELLE and she was wonderful to buy from.

 

[Tartansparkles]

The sparkles will be amazing and for that reason I'd go with something you can see, rather than the pendant. I Iove that it reminds you of the ocean

 

[bling_dream19]

Oh thank you @Tartansparkles I lean towards the ring for the reason of being able to see it. I also get excited over the pendant because its 4 carats and a gorgeous color! I'm excited both ways! This us why I need help!

 

[Tartansparkles]

Your stone is gorgeous. There's a zircon thread somewhere (it's getting late here I'll come back tomorrow if I can find the link) but you'll find pages and pages of inspiration on that thread.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Hi @bling_dream19 ! I'm so excited that you are setting this and with DK (my fave)! It's cool that you got married in December...zircon is a December birthstone! This would make a great 1 year anniversary ring. That stone is too pretty not to be able see it on yourself. Obviously, I'm voting ring

I love bezel settings anyway, but I definetly think it's the better choice for a zircon. Zircons can get chipped. A bezel would offer more protection. If you really want prongs consider a faux bezel so the girdle is still protected from blows.

I always pictured this stone set east/ west. But ovals give you lots of options. Even a scalloped halo!

Look forward to seeing what you choose!

 

[Big Fat Facets]

that is such a soothing calming serene tranquil hue in your gemstone!! i think you can't go wrong with either a pendant or ring!

with a ring you get to gaze at it and admire it, which can be endlessly fun!

for myself, i tend to place the softer color gems at the neck in pendants and necklaces and the hardier gems on the hands and or wrists.

a white diamond surround is lovely to offer contrast. a 3 stone with white diamond accents on either side is also a wonderful way to provide contrast.

i can't wait to see how you end up setting this beautiful gem!

 

[dk168]

Beautiful stone, thanks for sharing!

I love settings with 3 stones on each side for ovals, and here is mine with a white Zircon and pale blue Sapphire sides, all from Jeff Davies.



How about pairing that gorgeous Zircon with pink side stones?

Jeff W is cutting a blue Zircon for me in his signature Asscher cut, and I have asked him to cut a pair of pink side stones for it, and he has selected a pair of pink Tourmaline for me, final shape to be decided, however they are likely to be Asschers to be mounted at 45deg:



DK

 

[dk168]

I bought the stone preloved from the lovely @CHRISTY-DANIELLE and she was wonderful to buy from.

Indeed, I bought a lovely 8mm round OEC blue Zircon from her recently.

DK

 

[bling_dream19]

Your stone is gorgeous. There's a zircon thread somewhere (it's getting late here I'll come back tomorrow if I can find the link) but you'll find pages and pages of inspiration on that thread.

Ok I'll look for the zircon thread too. Thanks @Tartansparkles

 

[bling_dream19]

Hi @bling_dream19 ! I'm so excited that you are setting this and with DK (my fave)! It's cool that you got married in December...zircon is a December birthstone! This would make a great 1 year anniversary ring. That stone is too pretty not to be able see it on yourself. Obviously, I'm voting ring

I love bezel settings anyway, but I definetly think it's the better choice for a zircon. Zircons can get chipped. A bezel would offer more protection. If you really want prongs consider a faux bezel so the girdle is still protected from blows.

I always pictured this stone set east/ west. But ovals give you lots of options. Even a scalloped halo!

Look forward to seeing what you choose!

Ooh thanks for the ideas @CHRISTY-DANIELLE I'm soo excited! We had ordered an eternity for our one year but are returning because I can't tolerate it between the fingers. So a beautiful zircon ring would be a very special 1 year anniversary ring! I love the idea of a faux bezel. I'll look that up to see what I find. I like the scalloped halo too! I always thought of an oval as n/s but will consider e/w. I have a half bezel citrine that I love and it's my only other oval. .
I would be devastated if the zircon got chipped so I appreciate you letting me know bezel will protect it more. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration photos!

 

[bling_dream19]

that is such a soothing calming serene tranquil hue in your gemstone!! i think you can't go wrong with either a pendant or ring!

with a ring you get to gaze at it and admire it, which can be endlessly fun!

for myself, i tend to place the softer color gems at the neck in pendants and necklaces and the hardier gems on the hands and or wrists.

a white diamond surround is lovely to offer contrast. a 3 stone with white diamond accents on either side is also a wonderful way to provide contrast.

i can't wait to see how you end up setting this beautiful gem!

Thank you @Big Fat Facets I appreciate your views on ring and pendant. A ring one can gaze upon and a pendant means one is staring in the mirror constantly lol!

Has anyone chipped a zircon and if so how?

The pendant would protect it more I'm assuming. I'm just excited to have 4 carats on my finger or neck!

 

[bling_dream19]

Beautiful stone, thanks for sharing!

I love settings with 3 stones on each side for ovals, and here is mine with a white Zircon and pale blue Sapphire sides, all from Jeff Davies.



How about pairing that gorgeous Zircon with pink side stones?

Jeff W is cutting a blue Zircon for me in his signature Asscher cut, and I have asked him to cut a pair of pink side stones for it, and he has selected a pair of pink Tourmaline for me, final shape to be decided, however they are likely to be Asschers to be mounted at 45deg:



DK

Oh thank you @dk168 I LOVE your zircon ring! Its stunning and I love the color combo! Yes I've thought about adding pink side stones and you're making me think about this again! I LOVE PINK AND I LOVE MERMAIDS. So this could turn into my mermaid ring or pendant. What pinks would you suggest to match the zircon in style and cut? Pink sapphire, pink spinel, or pink tourmaline? I think I would still love white diamonds in there too somehow. Thank you for helping me!

 

[bling_dream19]

@dk168 I'm also super excited for you and your 3 stone ring being cut! JW is a master cutter and this will be a spectacular ring!

 

[Tartansparkles]

This is my zircon with an E-W setting, I think the stone was 10x8mm. I love the semi bezel but wouldn't do it again; there is the tiniest chip I can feel with my finger nail and I'm pretty sure I did that (although the stone originally came from a stick pin).

 

[bling_dream19]

This is my zircon with an E-W setting, I think the stone was 10x8mm. I love the semi bezel but wouldn't do it again; there is the tiniest chip I can feel with my finger nail and I'm pretty sure I did that (although the stone originally came from a stick pin).

Omg this is stunning! Soo sorry to hear about the chip. Would you do a full bezel if you could do it again? Or a different setting? How do you think you chipped it? Ahh that is my fear. I'm very particular lol, like we all are here!

 

[Big Fat Facets]

for a zircon, im of the opinion that a lower, preferably low set full bezel will protect it the best, if worn in a ring on the hand.

i also find lots of eternity rings so uncomfortable, i don't like the way they feel between the fingers. prong set and bar set are the worst. i haven't given up yet, though. im hoping channel set eternity rings will be more comfortable.

4 carats of gemstone goodness is super fun!!!

 

[Tartansparkles]

Omg this is stunning! Soo sorry to hear about the chip. Would you do a full bezel if you could do it again? Or a different setting? How do you think you chipped it? Ahh that is my fear. I'm very particular lol, like we all are here!

Thank you I would do a full bezel (bezels are my favourite). The setting is also as low as it will go, the culet brushes against the top of my finger which is something else to consider as I believe zircons can be quite deep. I love the top right setting that @CHRISTY-DANIELLE posted.

 

[bling_dream19]

I love the top right one that @CHRISTY-DANIELLE posted as well. I'm think pink spinel on the sides and bezel the zircon. I'd like some diamonds too how can we add diamonds? Halo the spinelsand halo the bezel zircon?

 

[Big Fat Facets]

Beautiful stone, thanks for sharing!

I love settings with 3 stones on each side for ovals, and here is mine with a white Zircon and pale blue Sapphire sides, all from Jeff Davies.



How about pairing that gorgeous Zircon with pink side stones?

Jeff W is cutting a blue Zircon for me in his signature Asscher cut, and I have asked him to cut a pair of pink side stones for it, and he has selected a pair of pink Tourmaline for me, final shape to be decided, however they are likely to be Asschers to be mounted at 45deg:



DK

dk168,
i love the way you put your gemstone beauties together! your oval bezel set north to south with 3 accent stones on each side is very flattering to the hand! it also is probably really comfortable wear.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Definetly agree on the bezel. The nice thing is Jeff cut that stone shallow for a zircon (w/ no loss of color!) So you can have it set low too.
I love playing with designs. I always like to SEE what I'm thinking.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Or

 

[bling_dream19]

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YES I LOVE THIS ONE!!! It's got the bezel and the diamond halo and the pinks in the 3 stones on the side I've always wanted! Thank you @CHRISTY-DANIELLE you are sooo sweet to do this for me! Hugs to you friend. You are the zircon queen! I trust your opinion and expertise.

 

[bling_dream19]

Definetly agree on the bezel. The nice thing is Jeff cut that stone shallow for a zircon (w/ no loss of color!) So you can have it set low too.
I love playing with designs. I always like to SEE what I'm thinking.

I also love the top right one! I like the larger diamonds and maybe it's not as wide on my finger! I'm worried about how wide the ring will be on my hand because its 4 carats east west. I'm very sensitive. But I'm intrigued by the finger coverage what do yall think? @CHRISTY-DANIELLE you are amazing thank you! And what kind of pinks?

 

[dk168]

Here is my other oval Zircon, a blue one from Jeff Davies.

I had fish tail/holly and berry setting in mind, however, it did not turn out quite as I had expected.

However, I love it the sides remind me of a cat's face and kind of cute.

The stone itself and the inspiration ring:



The actual ring itself:



And close up of the cat face that I love:



Both my Zircons were bezel set as that's what I prefer, after losing the centre stone of a ring that my mum lent to me during one drunken work related event. It is a bonus that bezel setting happens to give better protection against chipping.

@bling_dream19 I was incorrect to refer the two pink side stone roughs as Tourmalines, in fact they are Spinels, sorry! All the CSs you mentioned would have pink tones that suit, so happy hunting!

@Big Fat Facets thanks for the kind words.

DK

 

[Big Fat Facets]

@dk168

i adore both your inspiration ring as well as how the ring turned out. the kitty face is so cute. the ring turned out more robust than it's inspiration. uggh, im sorry to hear you lost a center stone, though...

i just absolutely detest losing jewelry. its not just the monetary value, its probably, more so, the memories and sentiments attached to the lost piece.

bezels are not only practical but can be tweaked in so many ways, to make it truly a work of art

 

[dk168]

Another blue Zircon and pink Spinel combination as seen on JW's FB page; however, he does not have anymore roughs from that parcel (my hot pink EC was one of them).



DK