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Which would you set? (Poll)

Which one would you set?

  • 2ct Pink Mahenge spinel

    Votes: 27 54.0%
  • Paraiba three stone

    Votes: 16 32.0%
  • 3ct Blue Zircon

    Votes: 12 24.0%
  • 3.79ct Nigerian Spessartite

    Votes: 5 10.0%

  • Total voters
    50

elle_71125

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I’m busy daydreaming about what my next project should be and I’d love to have you guys chime in. I’ve posted each of the gems along with some setting inspiration. So, which one would you choose to set and how would you set it? New ideas are more than welcome. :mrgreen2:

2ct Mahenge spinel
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9mm Nigerian Spess garnet
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3ct Blue Zircon
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Paraiba three stone
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I feel like you have a lot of blue/paraiba so I'm channelling Pink Bandit and voting for the pink!
 
Oh my, that’s a tough choice! I love them all :love:. I’m leaning toward the Mahenge spinel or Zircon, but they are all great choices!
 
I've been mesmerized by pink/red spinels lately, so that's what got my vote. All lovely options, though!
 
I really think you should set the Paraiba three stone! It’s still very different from your existing Paraibas and also I don’t think you have many three stone rings
 
I’m busy daydreaming about what my next project should be and I’d love to have you guys chime in. I’ve posted each of the gems along with some setting inspiration. So, which one would you choose to set and how would you set it? New ideas are more than welcome. :mrgreen2:

2ct Mahenge spinel
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9mm Nigerian Spess garnet
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3ct Blue Zircon
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Paraiba three stone
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Btw I have all sorts of trillion and other side stones (moissy) if you want to see the look with the blue zircon. Happy to send over some
 
I love paribas, the color is always mesmerizing. I vote for setting the 3 stone set first!
 
Even though I think unset paraibas are a travesty (j/k!), I voted for the mahenge spinel which is a big beautiful stunner and will be a showstopper of a ring, and also the orange spess because I don’t seem to recall you having an orange ring. You should post your family photo here so we can analyse the gaps in your collection :lol:.
 
Even though I think unset paraibas are a travesty (j/k!), I voted for the mahenge spinel which is a big beautiful stunner and will be a showstopper of a ring, and also the orange spess because I don’t seem to recall you having an orange ring. You should post your family photo here so we can analyse the gaps in your collection :lol:.
Love this! Seems like a perfectly normal PriceScope-y thing to do.
 
Oh you do have a giant bright pink! I take it back! Do the 3 stones Paraiba!

PS you forgot to include that rose gold green masterpiece!!!!!
 
@peacechick @natasha-cupcake Seems like a perfectly reasonable request, especially since I’m always up for an excuse to share my collection. :lol-2:


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First of all where are the smelling salts when you need them. OMG does not begin to cover it.

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Second of all what a difficult decision. But if I had to choose just one for now to set it would probably be the blue zircon just because blue is my favorite color. And I love all your setting ideas @elle_71125. I have said it before and I will say it again you have the most delicious colored gem collection. :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2: You put the swoon in swoonworthy.

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That is a tough descision! I vote for the spess because it is Fall and because it is the least like the colors which you already have. A spess ring would be a great addition and would be so much fun to wear when you need that orange fire in life.
 
Let's all just be real @elle_71125. We need you to set these babies as soon as possible. We are counting on you for bringing the bling and please do not keep us waiting too long...
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Oh you do have a giant bright pink! I take it back! Do the 3 stones Paraiba!

PS you forgot to include that rose gold green masterpiece!!!!!

OMG, you’re right! :eek2: I was sitting here trying to figure out which ring you were talking about and I actually had to go look at my rings to find the one I was missing. :think: I can’t believe I forgot that gorgeous mint garnet. Guess I’ll have to work on a new hand shot soon. :mrgreen2:

Should I be embarrassed that you knew my collection better than me? :shock:

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I guess I would vote the paraibas even though you already have some amazing ones, because you don't have a 3 stone style in your collection you showed. (Which is gorgeous, btw)
 
Haha that means you don't appreciate the mint garnet enough and need to send it to me for more loving :mrgreen2::lol-2::P2
 
Changing my mind too! You have a decent number of mahenge spinels actually... and you have a spess too. So I am going to vote for the paraibas 3-stone, it’s quite different from your paraiba halos.

Gaps-analysis :geek2: *computer sounds*: My analysis is... you are missing cornflower blues... And blue-purple... and pastel pink... and I think you need a nice sunny yellow sapphire!
 
I feel like you have a lot of blue/paraiba so I'm channelling Pink Bandit and voting for the pink!
Lots of votes for the pink so far!

Oh my, that’s a tough choice! I love them all :love:. I’m leaning toward the Mahenge spinel or Zircon, but they are all great choices!
Thank you! Sometimes, it's just so hard to choose! :D

I've been mesmerized by pink/red spinels lately, so that's what got my vote. All lovely options, though!
Thanks! I love pink spinels. They are probably my favorite gem after paraiba tourmaline.

I really think you should set the Paraiba three stone! It’s still very different from your existing Paraibas and also I don’t think you have many three stone rings
This would be my first three stone and I'm totally into it! :lol-2:

Btw I have all sorts of trillion and other side stones (moissy) if you want to see the look with the blue zircon. Happy to send over some
You're too sweet! :kiss2: Based on your new ring, I just know it'd look amazing.

I love paribas, the color is always mesmerizing. I vote for setting the 3 stone set first!
Noted! I am excited at the prospect of setting those...:cool2:

Even though I think unset paraibas are a travesty (j/k!), I voted for the mahenge spinel which is a big beautiful stunner and will be a showstopper of a ring, and also the orange spess because I don’t seem to recall you having an orange ring. You should post your family photo here so we can analyse the gaps in your collection :lol:.
That mahenge is lovely in person and under the sun it gets so pink! :kiss2: I don't have any orange rings yet. I mean, technically, the spess is in a setting already, but I never wear it because I don't want to damage it before resetting it (that solitaire life isn't for me). :whistle:

First of all where are the smelling salts when you need them. OMG does not begin to cover it.

faintingfromdelight.gif

Second of all what a difficult decision. But if I had to choose just one for now to set it would probably be the blue zircon just because blue is my favorite color. And I love all your setting ideas @elle_71125. I have said it before and I will say it again you have the most delicious colored gem collection. :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2: You put the swoon in swoonworthy.

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You are too nice! I love that you used a gif from my all time favorite movie...Beauty and the Beast! :mrgreen2: In all of the millions of times I've watched it, I never noticed that those girls tata's jiggle. Now that's some detailed animation! :lol:
The zircon is lovely in person and I bet it will look awesome once set.

That is a tough descision! I vote for the spess because it is Fall and because it is the least like the colors which you already have. A spess ring would be a great addition and would be so much fun to wear when you need that orange fire in life.
I've had a similar thought. :whistle:

Let's all just be real @elle_71125. We need you to set these babies as soon as possible. We are counting on you for bringing the bling and please do not keep us waiting too long...
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Trust me, I can not wait to see all of these set! The sooner the better. :mrgreen2:

I guess I would vote the paraibas even though you already have some amazing ones, because you don't have a 3 stone style in your collection you showed. (Which is gorgeous, btw)
Lots of votes for the paraiba three stone. I love it! :cool2:

Haha that means you don't appreciate the mint garnet enough and need to send it to me for more loving :mrgreen2::lol-2::P2
Would you believe I wear it all the time? It's super comfortable and so wearable! :kiss2: But if ever he gets lonely, I'll remember to send him your way for a little extra love. :D
 
I can't believe you forgot Minty! I vote for the three stone. It will be stunning!
 
I love the way you daydream. ;) This was a tough decision but my vote ultimately goes to the paraiba three-stone. And I say that because it's a three-stone ring and you don't have one. My second vote went to the Mahenge - you know I love that spinel!

Regardless of which you choose, it'll be beautiful and right at home among your other sparklies. :D
 
How about a 3 stone with the spess? :razz:
 
Once I saw the family pictures, I think that spessartite deserves a reset. The plain solitaire is not really your style. Miss Spessie needs to bring on the bling! :love:

As always, all your ideas are wonderful. I love the big sizes and a rich colors on you, Elle! You have such a pretty and drool-worthy collection!! :lickout:
 
What a fun thread! And a great yet quite difficult poll.

My vote goes to the Paraiba three stone. They look too good to keep them lying around just like that. It’s a different style from your existing Paraiba rings and you don’t have that ring style yet.
Second: the zircon. Because it’s big and blue and beautiful.
Will you ask David to create your next project? If not, we will have to vote for jewellers too.
Love your setting ideas!
 
I would base it on:
1. Colour you love the most
2. Design you love the most (if you've solidified on one for a specific stone)

Then again, I'm not the best person to ask for a vote because it takes me forever to decide on the setting. :lol-2:
 
They're all gorgeous gems, but I'm dying to finally see a 3-stone paraiba. I think it will be more unusual and special. I want to see more paraiba :P2.
 
So I decided to go with the paraiba 3 stone ring. Now I need help with CADs. I’ve never done a three stone before and I have no freaking idea what I should be looking out for. Please point out anything that seems off to you.

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1. Do you think the shank can go down to a 2mm?
2. The profile seems a little busy to me. I want it to be beautiful but not over the top. Please give me ideas. :pray:
 
I’d love to give some sensible, considered feedback on the cads, but I’m struggling to get past the fact that it will be a PARAIBA THREE-STONE IN MY RING SIZE!! ‘Jealous’ doesn’t even begin to cover it...

On a serious note, I like the profile. But if you feel it’s busy, could you have two petals branching out from the centre of each basket rather than 3 intersecting ones?
 
I’d love to give some sensible, considered feedback on the cads, but I’m struggling to get past the fact that it will be a PARAIBA THREE-STONE IN MY RING SIZE!! ‘Jealous’ doesn’t even begin to cover it...

On a serious note, I like the profile. But if you feel it’s busy, could you have two petals branching out from the centre of each basket rather than 3 intersecting ones?

Ha, thank you. Lord knows I’m envious of half the PS population’s baubles but there is something extra excruciating about loving something and knowing it’s in your size. :wall:

I decided to start a new thread so the CADs didn’t get lost in here. Thank you for the idea. I’m going to try and visualize that now. :D
 
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