Why all the black gem settings?

excpa · ‎09-12-2015

It just drains all the color from the stones.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

I have just a few rings in black settings, each set with small diamonds. I love them.

And now that they sold out of my size of Judith's multi-gemstone cuff (thank heavens), I really might just buy the ring with its spinel and colored stones. Still deciding.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Black goes with all your diffent button metals on your jackets.

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@excpa I agree. The only way I like black is when they sometimes use the pave black spinels to surround a nice bright gemstone. I have an Ethiopian opal ring like that and an ametrine ring. The the black stones really bring out the colors of the lighter gemstones that are in the center. What I don't care for is when they use black metal (prongs) to set colored gemstones. IMO it males them look dark and dull......kind of Gothic!

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LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

Because it's black spinel and it's cheap.

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Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Some people feel it enhances the gemstones. At least it's something "different" and black spinel is very sparkly.

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Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

Peyton Kelly, QVC's diamond buyer, stated yesterday that they use dark settings because it allows the gems to show their true color. If they used shiny silver, gold or platinum behind or against the gems it would fiercely compete for color clarity. When the designers work with pave or other cluster settings they want to let the gem be the showcase. That was his explanation anyway.