Metal Colors for Gem Stones

[Julian]

I wounder if any of you consider the color of your metal when setting a gemstone, and if so what colors do you prefer for what stone types?

An example i find very attractive is green stones against yellow gold. For example James "Goldsmith" has used this color combination for his paper knife, al be it enamel rather that stone; http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/album.php?albumid=150&attachmentid=2278

what would you set with red gold, or white gold?

Julian

[Dennis]

Hi Julian,
The idea of choosing a metal to complement a stone is novel to me, as I mostly use silver full stop. However I think blue is the most striking with silver and also 9ct white, particularly lapiz and Swiss or London blue topaz.

I find 18ct white quite ugly, but I guess diamonds , even uncut diamonds would fascinate some.

I will add yellow gold, because I think rubies will look irresistible with it and for red gold , something green such as peridot or green garnet.

I hope you get some interesting replies, Regards, Dennis.

[lilia]

I wounder if any of you consider the color of your metal when setting a gemstone, and if so what colors do you prefer for what stone types?

An example i find very attractive is green stones against yellow gold. For example James "Goldsmith" has used this color combination for his paper knife, al be it enamel rather that stone; http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/album.php?albumid=150&attachmentid=2278

what would you set with red gold, or white gold?

Julian


I do that. Cool coloured gems look better in white coloured metals and warm coloured ones in yellow or rose gold.

[lilia]

I find 18ct white quite ugly.


I must say palladium white gold (which I buy from USA) much nicer than Cookie's white gold, which I find looks dirty and too gray. I also cannot see the point of rhodium plating. If someone is buying a piece of white gold jewellery, surely they want to see the colour of white gold, not rhodium.

[eirish]

I must say palladium white gold (which I buy from USA) much nicer than Cookie's white gold, which I find looks dirty and too gray. I also cannot see the point of rhodium plating. If someone is buying a piece of white gold jewellery, surely they want to see the colour of white gold, not rhodium.

Unless they really wanted platinum but couldn't afford it... :(

I'm not too keen on the idea of plating, but I'm even less keen on the way yellow metals look against my skin! Funny story: when we were engagement-ring-shopping, one sales clerk clearly thought I was being difficult and unreasonable by insisting I wanted white gold, not yellow...until I tried on a platinum ring and she suddenly said, in tones of great shock, "Oh! That *does* look good on you!". #-o

[Julian]

H and for red gold , something green such as peridot or green garnet.

Regards, Dennis.

A very interesting thought. I found the on google images which ilistrates the concept http://www.zoccai.com/us/earrings/ZGOR0892/RRPRMD/ I also found Red gold and topaz which is also interesting http://www.zoccai.com/us/earrings/ZGOR0893/RRMBL/

[Dennis]

I tried on a platinum ring and she suddenly said, in tones of great shock, "Oh! That *does* look good on you!". #-o

You're a high maintenance lady then.

[Melanie De Castro Pugh]

On a cheaper note, copper and green stones look fabulous together :-)


Melanie

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[eirish]

You're a high maintenance lady then.
That's what I want to be when I grow up. :)

[ShinyLauren]

Possibly a slightly odd combination, but I really like yellow gold with london blue topaz and smokey quartz together.

[ps_bond]

I've heard of this "growing up" thing, it sounds over-rated.

[eirish]

I've heard of this "growing up" thing, it sounds over-rated.
Not if I get to have platinum then! ;)

[Julian]

So let's take platinum, what non diamond woul you set ?

Julian

[Julian]

Possibly a slightly odd combination, but I really like yellow gold with london blue topaz and smokey quartz together.

Do you have a picture of an example ?

[Tabby66]

I think opals look better in yellow gold, I know there are many colours of opals, but generally think it enhances the look of the stones.......

[lilia]

Because gemstones generally vary in colour saturations and hue, the best way to go around choosing the metal is put the gem against a choice of metals, to see which complements the best.

[ShinyLauren]

Do you have a picture of an example ?

Only in my head! I can't afford to work with gold at the moment.

[Melanie De Castro Pugh]

Fwiw, my first wedding and engagement ring were platinum, this time round it's a silver wedding ring that cost 10p in the charity shop cos it was cracked. So I mended it and it's the most precious thing I own...

Mind you, I do still have quarter of an ounce of platinum in my dressing table drawer set with a .6 carat flawless diamond, mwahaha!


Melanie

http://www.spinysharklythings.com