What would you do with a 3 ct oval amethyst?

[treysar]

MIL gave me a gorgeous oval amethyst and I have no idea how to set it - a ring, neckalce, etc - any ideas? I welcome all!! Thanks!

 

[jcrow]

ring. solitaire. no side stones. nothing. just the stone in a basic setting. that''s what i''d do. i love big stones.

 

[Catmom]

Congratulations!

I think either a ring or a pendant would be lovely!! Here is a picture of my oval amethyst ring. It''s 2.5 carats and is set in YG with small pave diamonds on the sides. A little smaller than yours but may give you an idea of size if you set yours in a ring. I have a larger oval amethyst(10 Cts) which is set in a pendant. I love it too! I think it would look great either way.

 

[MINE!!]

I set it in a pendant.. I think that would be lovely!

 

[flutterby]

I would set in a halo pendant, similar to this. I want an aquamarine and ruby pendant just like this. Unfortunately, I have no one giving me 3 ct stones! Whatever you do I''m sure it will be beautiful!

 

[flutterby]

ooops, it didnt post, maybe this will work.

 

[Catmom]

oooooh, msflutter, that is beautiful!

 

[MINE!!]

Ohh. that is beautiful Ms Flutter... putting that in my inspiration folder

 

[ame]

Date: 9/12/2005 4:36:58 PM
Author: msflutter
ooops, it didnt post, maybe this will work.

I like that photo but Id go East-West vs North-South

 

[gemnut]

Well, treystar, a lot depends on your taste in jewelry. Speaking for myself, I would say that a 3ct. amethyst would be too small to set in a pendant unless you had a halo surrounding it or some metal to give it bulk. If you are artistically inclined, you can even do a search on the internet and get some ideas of how you can set your amethyst in a pendant made of sterling silver or gold in a fancy heart shape or something abstract and use it as a focus stone.
If your fingers are dainty, on the other hand, a 3ct amethyst would look perfect as a ring with or without pointers.

Have fun searching!

 

[treysar]

WOW! Taht halo pemdant ROCKS!! I imagine it is very pricey!


Thanks for the ideas guys! I will keep you all posted!!

 

[MissAva]

Oh that pendent picture is soo pretty! I love it, could you do one that is N/S or E/W? Either way love that pic! Is it from BBB?

 

[valeria101]

The original example where all this started rather far out of this world (here)... then the reasonable tube-set piece at DBL came up and perhaps this sort of thing would work out.

Amethyst works nicely with something green, IMO.

 

[Catmom]

Oooooh Ana, I just love the version with the triple stones. Now that would truly be gorgeous!!!

 

[flutterby]

Ana,

The purple and green pendant idea is beautiful!

 

[Sasori]

Agree! The triple stone version looks fantastic Ana,
Think I''ll steal your idea...