Together or separate? Soliciting PS Opinions

[voce]

I am head over heels for my mint kornerupine that I acquired from Precision Gem. Out of 13 Mahenge spinel rounds I purchased from Yvonne, only two were the perfect shade of pink to complement the mint kornerupine.

I've had the lilac sapphire since last year. On its own, I passed it over again and again when it came to setting stones, but recently having gotten a trillion Mali garnet with crazy good dispersion, I thought I'd make a lemonade (pink and yellow) toi et moi.

However, in the process of playing around with them in my gem tray, I discovered that I love all these colors together more so than when they are separate. I think they look quite lovely together.

Trouble is, I don't like random cluster designs as much as abstract clusters representative of something.

Last night, I came up with this cluster layout that I considered similar to side view of a butterfly.



DF, however, was simply confused. is this too much of a stretch?


Then I made this layout, using the Mahenge spinels as oversized antennae tips, thinking to make a second bee. However, I think it resembles a bee even less than the other design resembles a butterfly; I just like the addition of the pair of Mahenge spinel I selected.

I don't care particularly for the purple spinel to be included; although it's nice, it's too saturated. It's just there to help create the shapes.

So, what should I do? Keep the lilac sapphire, Mali garnet, mint kornerupine together in the same work, or separate them into 2 or more rings?

Need your input!

 

[1ofakind]

Your first idea with 2 rings is easy to visualize and would both be lovely.
I can see the second butterfly but I'm lost by the third pic.
Is the butterfly still a ring? I can't tell the scale.

 

[voce]

Your first idea with 2 rings is easy to visualize and would both be lovely.
I can see the second butterfly but I'm lost by the third pic.
Is the butterfly still a ring? I can't tell the scale.

Yes, the butterfly is still a ring, a ring for my size 9.5 index finger.

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

I love multi gemstone clusters! I like the first butterfly more - what about using 2 stones for each side/wing? They will be asymmetrical, but that could be another option. Or asymmetric drop earrings would be lovely too!

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous stones! My vote goes to pastel stackers

 

[voce]

@MRBXXXFVVS1 @Acinom thanks. I've worked out another arrangement I like, and plan on getting Daniel M to give me a quote. Here it is.

I like stacking rings in theory, but don't find myself wearing them very often. More of a hassle when I'm washing my hands at work.

 

[Musia]

I love your butterfly! I say YES to the different sizes of her wings. And the dragonfly is soo cute! I love and admire everything you presented in this box.

 

[voce]

I love your butterfly! I say YES to the different sizes of her wings. And the dragonfly is soo cute! I love and admire everything you presented in this box.

Aww thanks, Musia! You gave me the first feedback on the butterfly. Everyone else went straight to the dragonfly.

 

[Musia]

@voce the dragonfly is symmetrical, very pretty and cute. The butterfly as you invented her belongs to museum of Art but I want you to wear her!

 

[voce]

@voce the dragonfly is symmetrical, very pretty and cute. The butterfly as you invented her belongs to museum of Art but I want you to wear her!

/swoons with happiness at the high praise
I do plan on wearing the butterfly and the dragonfly (they're designed as companion pieces) when the rings are done. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I also thought about putting them on a cuff bracelet instead of a ring, but dismissed that idea due to me being less likely to wear a bracelet, out of fear I'll carelessly knock my wrist against my desk and make the tiny gems go pop.

 

[leslie1956]

As usual your color combinations are superb, Voce Your butterfly and dragonfly motif would also look stunning as a pair of brooches. I've seen plenty of butterfly and dragonfly pins, but your gems would really step it up a notch!

 

[dk168]

I like the pastels together, without the purple Spinel.

DK

 

[deorwine]

I looooove your asymmetric butterfly, it's very artsy... except for the purple spinel. For some reason the darkness of it makes it not quite fit to me. Hmmm. I don't suppose you can find a more pastel toned stone to go there? Or even a lighter colored purple/blue/grey spinel would work, I think.

 

[Sunstorm]

I first voted to keep them separate, however, I changed my mind. I love your latest arrangement. This ring will truly be an object d’art. I also agree that it is a great way to keep them together instead of the hassle of many separate rings that you may not end up wearing as much. I do adore butterflies and this is such a lovely summer project!

 

[voce]

@dk168 @deorwine @Sunstorm I really did try to find a pastel colored replacement for the purple spinel. There are no more trillions for sale in that size range. I need a 5mm-ish one. I bought a 4.6mm blue zircon from Kosnar Gems as a replacement, but I think it ruins the proportions, even if the color itself is a better fit. Judge for yourselves.

For reference, less scrolling, reposting previous arrangement.


I'm not willing to wait around on a bespoke project to cut a replacement, so most likely the purple spinel will stay, unless everyone prefers the zircon arrangement next to the kornerupine.

 

[PieAreSquared]

I actually like the zircon next to the lilac sapphire, first pic. Larger on one side and smaller on the other gives it a distance perspective, like the butterfly is coming in for a landing instead of being seen straight on.

 

[Musia]

@dk168 @deorwine @Sunstorm I really did try to find a pastel colored replacement for the purple spinel. There are no more trillions for sale in that size range. I need a 5mm-ish one. I bought a 4.6mm blue zircon from Kosnar Gems as a replacement, but I think it ruins the proportions, even if the color itself is a better fit. Judge for yourselves.

For reference, less scrolling, reposting previous arrangement.


I'm not willing to wait around on a bespoke project to cut a replacement, so most likely the purple spinel will stay, unless everyone prefers the zircon arrangement next to the kornerupine.

To my eye the purple spinel works better, the blue zircon is too small. But this pastel blue is very good!

 

[Catmom]

I love the butterfly and the dragonfly!!

 

[prs]

I think you already have the replacement stone, it was hiding in plain site.

 

[prs]

I think you might already have the replacement stone, it's hiding in plain site.

 

[voce]

I think you already have the replacement stone, it was hiding in plain site.

The teal kornerupine trillion is there same size as the Mali garnet, and it has a window. I'm afraid it's not quite the same quality as the other gems, but I can check it out.

 

[Sunstorm]

I like the purple spinel version. Interesting suggestion from @prs, do check it out. The proportions are great with that one but I think I still slightly prefer the purple spinel. Even the color of the spinel works for me, contrasting a bit yes, a bit different, yes but somehow I find it cool.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I think you already have the replacement stone, it was hiding in plain site.

YES!!!