I have recently lucked into a really gorgeous 4.5 ct deep red spinel
in a cushion cut, and I’d like to create a gold setting for it for a
ring. It’s a really nice deep blood red, and has a great cut with a
deep pavilion, and lots of sparkle. I think it will look best in a
setting that will let in more light, but I’ve only done bezel
settings. I’ve done some nice bezel settings for smaller faceted
stones, but I haven’t done prong settings yet. I don’t think a bezel
setting will let in enough light, unless someone has an idea on a
modified bezel that could be opened up to show a lot of light. I’ve
been reading though John Cogswell’s Creative Stonesetting book, and I
think either a crown or basket setting would do best, but being my
first stab at prong-type settings, I’m not sure. He’s got
instructions for how to make a basket setting for a square/cushion
stone, but not a crown setting, just instructions for a round stone.
Can you adapt those instructions to do a crown setting for a cushion
stone? I really do like the idea of a crown setting for the stone. If
anyone has any other ideas on a setting for this stone that would do
best, and how I can figure out how to do it, I would greatly
appreciate the advice. A pretty stone is a great inspiration to
learn!
Thanks for any help,
El Phillips