stepcutnut
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Date: 3/9/2009 12:52:06 PM
Author: innerkitten
Almost looks like it''s made for a step cut doesn''t it. But with a really nice stone you could go either way. How about an aquamarine?
Date: 3/9/2009 1:25:38 PM
Author: innerkitten
I''m the same, sort of rough on my jewelry. Maybe you can get a medium toned garnet or something? Pale spess or mint garnet, even a lighter sapphire.
Date: 3/9/2009 1:42:56 PM
Author: mercoledi
How about something like the first stone listed here, it''s a round with a step-like pattern in a lighter, gold color.
Date: 3/9/2009 1:43:26 PM
Author: FrekeChild
I like the stepcut too.
Date: 3/9/2009 1:51:32 PM
Author: hoofbeats95
I like the step cut but I''m not sure it''s a fair comparision. First of all the other stone looks a bit too dark for that setting. And the angle isn''t the same. It''s hard for me to even judge that one. So I lean towards the other one. I''d like to see the pics be from the same angle. That being said, I see a red stone in that setting. Or a blue one - but the right blue that isn''t too dark. Gorgeous setting BTW!![]()
Date: 3/9/2009 1:54:56 PM
Author: innerkitten
Very pretty. Looks like it sold already. Gene has some malaya rough I think. You might mention what your looking for to him.
Thanks for the explanation of your opinion. I love contrast and am not really a pastel girl. And no the setting wasn''t cheap, so I really need to set a nice stone into it. I would love a nice sapphire for it.Date: 3/9/2009 1:57:03 PM
Author: ma re
And here''s the first vote for a brilliant cut - not without an explanation, off course:![]()
- you''ve got step cuts surrounded by brilliant cuts on the shank; why not balance that with a brilliant cut surrounded by step cuts
- a step cut might get overpowered in that setting cause, my God, there''s a lot of bling in it.
As to color choices, I totally see something dark blue in it. It''s quite geometrical and reminds of art deco pieces, which were off course, known for strong contrasts. I also think that a low contrast piece would get lost in such a blingy piece. A nice sapphire maybe, or even a spinel, or tourmaline would probably do in terms of durabilty. But I wouldn''t put just anything in there, cause it''s a really nice setting with an unusual design (probably wasn''t cheap either), which IMO deserves a nice quality stone.
Thanks for the explanation of your opinion, that is why I am a little torn with a step cut or a brilliant cut. I love contrast and am not really a pastel girl. And you are correct that the setting wasn''t cheap, so I really need to set a nice stone into it. I would love a nice sapphire for it.Date: 3/9/2009 1:57:03 PM
Author: ma re
And here''s the first vote for a brilliant cut - not without an explanation, off course:![]()
- you''ve got step cuts surrounded by brilliant cuts on the shank; why not balance that with a brilliant cut surrounded by step cuts
- a step cut might get overpowered in that setting cause, my God, there''s a lot of bling in it.
As to color choices, I totally see something dark blue in it. It''s quite geometrical and reminds of art deco pieces, which were off course, known for strong contrasts. I also think that a low contrast piece would get lost in such a blingy piece. A nice sapphire maybe, or even a spinel, or tourmaline would probably do in terms of durabilty. But I wouldn''t put just anything in there, cause it''s a really nice setting with an unusual design (probably wasn''t cheap either), which IMO deserves a nice quality stone.
Date: 3/9/2009 1:59:37 PM
Author: TravelingGal
I love them both, but oddly I am drawn to the dark round in there a bit more!
Date: 3/9/2009 2:00:30 PM
Author: yingh
Step cut for sure. Lighter color stone (pink, yellow or light red), mint green will be so pretty!
Date: 3/9/2009 3:13:21 PM
Author: ma re
Just a reminder that a cushion would probably fit in there - and sapphire cushions are not THAT hard to find![]()
Ditto, I guess we''re the odd ones out TGal - I much prefer the dark round in that setting!Date: 3/9/2009 1:59:37 PM
Author: TravelingGal
I love them both, but oddly I am drawn to the dark round in there a bit more!
musey-I actually really appreciate your opinion about the round as well, I am obviously torn as to which way to go with this setting, since I''ve had it sitting empty for so long.Date: 3/9/2009 3:56:19 PM
Author: musey
Date: 3/9/2009 1:59:37 PM
Author: TravelingGal
I love them both, but oddly I am drawn to the dark round in there a bit more!
Ditto, I guess we''re the odd ones out TGal - I much prefer the dark round in that setting!