Settings for Octagon shaped stones please post photos and vendors

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

I have just purchased an Octagon stone and am trying to decide on a setting. I have searched PS and not found very many actual Octagon stones. Some vendors do beautiful work but I don't know if they set outside stones. Pleas post photos and vendor links if you have them. I plan to set this stone into a ring. I'd also like to address the issue of how expensive settings are compared to the stones they house.

I expect the stone to be a bit darker than this photo and am waiting for it to arrive.

The stone is a 2.08 ct Umbalite Garnet cut by Jeff Davies and measures 7.28 mm x 4.97 mm

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

In my PS search I found this setting and see some lovely round stones in Octagon settings.

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ish-style-settings-rings-pendants-etc.229130/

This thread is older and also seems to focus on round stones in Octagon settings.

T L · Jan 29, 2018

A round setting would do as well if you're not planning on a halo or surrounding metal.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

Thanks! @T L So far I am not a bezel or halo kinda gal. I don't want the stone to go too dark so I think bezels are out for this stone.

ETA: I have no idea of what size setting I'm looking for if searching for a round setting for my Octagon!!

T L · Jan 29, 2018

It seems like a deep stone, so I would worry more about that then the shape. A standard 8mm setting might be able to fit it. I would consult with a jeweler to see.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

Thanks @T L my jeweler likes to measure the stone himself before saying what will work. So that'll have to wait till I have the stone in hand.

What do you all think about this setting? Is the setting itself too busy for the stone? It does become a split shank if the stone is widened.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

This setting has a narrower shank but is very detailed. Something about 4 prongs on an 8 sided stone has me unsure though of these settings.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

Here is an 8 prong basket setting. Traditional but not at all vintage. Will something like this work with the cut of my stone? It is a heavier setting, which means more gold. But I don't think it looks chunky or too modern. Does it?

chatoyancy · Jan 29, 2018

Stone Hunter said:
Here is an 8 prong basket setting. Traditional but not at all vintage. Will something like this work with the cut of my stone? It is a heavier setting, which means more gold. But I don't think it looks chunky or too modern. Does it?

My umbalite earrings are in the same cut and set that way.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

chatoyancy said:
My umbalite earrings are in the same cut and set that way.

Love those earrings! Do you have any photos from the side?

ETA: Why did you go with White instead of Yellow metal? Did it pull out a certain color from the stone?

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

Spending my evening searching all the Pricescope Assher and Emerald Cut threads for setting ideas. I really like the modern looking ones and the antiques. Hope you all don't mind me pulling photos from other threads into this thread. It gives theses stunning rings extra viewing time.

1) These cuts look great in Bezels. Since I have a garnet and don't want it to look too dark that setting is out. @LaurenThePartier classic PS.

2) What I'd call "Tab Prongs" seem very popular. This is by @bbfifas

3) A very modern take on Tab prongs by @chrono

4) Split prongs. @Sophie Assher Lover's ring by GOG

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5) Split prongs that turn into claws over the stone @bright ice

6) Claw prongs. This is @Kismet Chyrsoberyl by BGD

7) Double Claw Prongs on cokitty's ruby. I don't think my jeweler can do such dainty prongs.

@ecf8503 rounded prongs

9) @SpoiledByHim shows this rounded prong look with 8 evenly spaced prongs. This is the only one I've seen like this.

Stone Hunter · Jan 29, 2018

Are there any Octagons on PS that aren't Asshers? So far I've only found one, a light colored stone. @bluebirrrd's She chose to bezel set her STUNNING opal octagon. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-octagon-opal-ring-is-finished.176177/

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

Found a second Octagon that isn't an Assher. @Confection10 already owned a setting for a round stone and had an Octagon cut to fit. EXCELLENT results! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/round-or-step-cut.224645/

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

Octagon number 3 from @tourma-guy an 8mm Spess garnet set in a vintage style setting from Diamond Zone.

chatoyancy · Jan 30, 2018

Stone Hunter said:
Love those earrings! Do you have any photos from the side?

ETA: Why did you go with White instead of Yellow metal? Did it pull out a certain color from the stone?

Thank you! I know you asked for this info last night, but I’m just now getting to it. Here is a picture of the side view. I chose white metal because it looked best with the stones. It made them pop. I find it almost impossible to photograph my umbalites. They are lighter, brighter and prettier than I can capture on my iPhone.

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

chatoyancy said:
Thank you! I know you asked for this info last night, but I’m just now getting to it. Here is a picture of the side view. I chose white metal because it looked best with the stones. It made them pop. I find it almost impossible to photograph my umbalites. They are lighter, brighter and prettier than I can capture on my iPhone.

Thanks for taking the time to respond! I really like the side view too.

I like gems in baskets. Sounds like these umbalites are very hard to photograph. I will definitely try yellow, rose and white with mine once it arrives. I'm hoping it will be light and bright enough for me to set it.

SparkliesLuver · Jan 30, 2018

Here's one of my favorites.

Just modify it for your stone. I love all those claw prongs!

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

SparkliesLuver said:
Here's one of my favorites. Just modify it for your stone. I love all those claw prongs!

STUNNING

Where is it from? I bet it's about 100 times more expensive than the stone I'm waiting on.

SparkliesLuver · Jan 30, 2018

haha I'm glad you like it too.

I've had it saved for years, but I believe it's from Caysie at CvB or Erika Winters. However, I know David Klass has done similar ones, and he's more affordable. If you love it, at least ask him for a quote. You never know!

chatoyancy · Jan 30, 2018

Stone Hunter said:
Thanks for taking the time to respond! I really like the side view too. I like gems in baskets. Sounds like these umbalites are very hard to photograph. I will definitely try yellow, rose and white with mine once it arrives. I'm hoping it will be light and bright enough for me to set it.

I like gem baskets too. Your umbalite will be beautiful! I just think that fluorescent lights are not their friends.

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

SparkliesLuver said:
haha I'm glad you like it too. I've had it saved for years, but I believe it's from Caysie at CvB or Erika Winters. However, I know David Klass has done similar ones, and he's more affordable. If you love it, at least ask him for a quote. You never know!

I may ask about it. I have issues with spending so much money on a setting when the stone didn't cost that much. You have many lovely settings. Do you just get the setting you think is best for the stone and not look at the price? Hopefully my question is clear.

Stone Hunter · Jan 30, 2018

This is an Assher but in a STUNNING custom setting. The setting is by http://huntcountry.com
The ring is owned by @kelpie

PS thread here https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/passed-around-pink-tourmaline-finally-set.150385/

SparkliesLuver · Jan 31, 2018

Stone Hunter said:
I may ask about it. I have issues with spending so much money on a setting when the stone didn't cost that much. You have many lovely settings. Do you just get the setting you think is best for the stone and not look at the price? Hopefully my question is clear.

It can't hurt to ask.

You might be surprised! I can understand why some people have issues spending more on a setting than they did the stone. I guess I look at it a bit differently. I want the setting to do the stone justice, whatever that means. If I loved the stone enough to buy and keep it, I want to make sure the setting speaks to me just as strongly. Not saying people who spend less on the setting don't have that same outcome. Hopefully you get what I'm trying to say.

Thank you for your kind words about my settings.

apacherose · Jan 31, 2018

Great gem, Stone Hunter. Looking forward to seeing it set!
I was just quickly cruising through and thought I'd share in case it is helpful- this is my sister's hexagon ammy in a budget my diamond zone 6 prong setting. It has held up great to lots of wear, actually, it is one of her favorite rings.

Obviously you would be looking at an 8 prong setting, but, just to give an idea of how that looks with the angularity of the gem. I like it.

Stone Hunter · Jan 31, 2018

SparkliesLuver said:
It can't hurt to ask. You might be surprised! I can understand why some people have issues spending more on a setting than they did the stone. I guess I look at it a bit differently. I want the setting to do the stone justice, whatever that means. If I loved the stone enough to buy and keep it, I want to make sure the setting speaks to me just as strongly. Not saying people who spend less on the setting don't have that same outcome. Hopefully you get what I'm trying to say. Thank you for your kind words about my settings.

I think I understand your point. I don't know how much I am willing to pay for "just a setting" while you are looking at it as "the whole package." That is food for thought.

Thanks for your help.

Stone Hunter · Jan 31, 2018

apacherose said:
Great gem, Stone Hunter. Looking forward to seeing it set!
I was just quickly cruising through and thought I'd share in case it is helpful- this is my sister's hexagon ammy in a budget my diamond zone 6 prong setting. It has held up great to lots of wear, actually, it is one of her favorite rings.

Obviously you would be looking at an 8 prong setting, but, just to give an idea of how that looks with the angularity of the gem. I like it.

This is LOVELY!!

Stone Hunter · Feb 9, 2018

Found another one! A LOVELY eight prong setting. I swear searching PS is so cumbersome. An Octagon owned by @Emeraude

Here is the thread https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ice-queen-ring.97566/