Star ruby too small for pendant solitaire

[fiona00004]

I purchased a small star ruby recently and I love it. It fluoresces pink and has a very clear star. It is only 5mm x 5.3 mm. I bought it thinking to have it bezel set into a sliding pendant in yellow gold or rose gold but not sure is it is just too tiny... at the same time, I don't it to be too large either as I am petite in stature. Or... maybe into a bracelet? Is the star ruby too soft or fragile to wear as a bracelet though?

 

[chrono]

If the ruby isn't too included, it should hold up extremely well in a bracelet. A cabochon has no facets to chip and corundum is durable enough for everyday wear.

 

[fiona00004]

Here are some pics of my ruby. Sorry for the non close ups... it is as close as I can get without being blurry.

 

[peacechick]

What about as a ring? It looks perfect for that.

But a bracelet would work too, or perhaps a bangle?

 

[eac]

That's a charmer! I love the color.

I think it would be a tasteful slide pendant - even a smaller gem's pop of color really stands out. You see lots of diamond pendants at that size.

Another fun option would be to pair it with a larger moonstone for a pendant, in rose gold.

 

[minousbijoux]

It might be small to you, but it sure looks like a beautiful stone.

 

[athenaworth]

It's far too small for anything for you - I think you should send it to me.

I think it'd be great as a ring. It packs a lot of punch.