Emerald drop dream earrings

[chatbandit]

Hunt with me? I'm dead set on emerald drops for my wedding and have to get moving if it's going to need custom work?

-Budget is TBD (DF and I are discussing trading in brownie for these.-- if you don't remember that CS fiasco late August, assume budget is a non issue)
-Unsure btw Colombian emeralds and other types
-shape I'm dreaming of is pear
-I have and wear these Kenneth jay lane ones often and adore them. They've become my signature 'dress up' shape and I've re-bought them over and over. But want the real deal. http://m.zappos.com/kenneth-jay-lane-award-winning-earrings-pierced-gold-flawed-emerald?ef_id=UsI7mAAAAQFOAB39:20140202102750:s

Would love help with the discovery process here. First hoping to discuss the best vendors for emeralds and whether it makes more sense to find stone first or hunt for antiques? I'm rather open on specifics regarding size and design I just need the pop of color to be drop dead.

Also note: wedding color is emerald (secondary support colors are white and Gilver / cold gold metallics). As such I will possibly base certain color elements around what tone the emerald earrings I create are. I know this sounds crazy but heck it's my vision right? So if it's a bluer stone that will shift things across the board a bit.

Help?!

 

[JewelFreak]

Your wedding colors sound so pretty, Chatbandit! Wish I could go just to see it all.

After a quick survey of Tiffany, Betteridge, & estate jewelers, it looks to me as if your best bet for earrings like the KJL pair is to have them made. I couldn't find anything very similar.

There were a couple that aren't the same, but have a related simplicity & elegance:

From a Russian & Faberge jewelry site http://www.romanovrussia.com/View_ALL_Russian_Antiques_Faberge.html
$2750 -- no bargains there!


From Israel Rose, $2250


I haven't bought emeralds so can't advise on vendors, but I'm sure others can. When you get them done, please post pics!!

--- Laurie

 

[MollyMalone]

Using the PS Search function, LadyBlue's custom earrings seem to come the closest to what you have in mind:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-diamond-and-emerald-earrings.157567/

The stones were sourced, and the earrings fashioned, by Serenity Diamonds, which is among those on the preferred CS vendor list pinned here:
https://www.pricescope.com/forum/colored-stones/

 

[chatbandit]

Laurie the round faceted teardrops you posted are unreal! And wow to Lady Blue's. I'm assuming those were deep into the 5 digits but my my. What stunning and unique work

 

[chatbandit]

Also pleased no one has mocked my "gilver" obsession ha. If only it came in jewelry!!

 

[Starzin]

I think gilver sounds a great wedding theme particularly matched with emerald.

Speaking of which... Africa Gems (rec'd vendor) appear to have several pair in their Etsy shop at both reasonable and "you're dreaming" prices. Well you did say open budget No pears on show though
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AfricaGems?section_id=14370079&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

 

[Bex]

Have you looked into unplated white gold? To me it has a that warm silver/gilver look! And you don't ever have to worry about replating.

 

[JaneSmith]

I would shoot an email to embassy emeralds and see if they can keep an eye out for a matched pair of pears in your budget. I've bought a stone from them and was quite happy.

 

[swissmiss]

definitely not a bargain (cough cough cough), but perhaps these can be "inspiration"?

http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/necklaces/drop-necklaces/pear-shape-emerald-diamond-necklace-earring-set/id-j_93323/

 

[swissmiss]

Not pears, but close?



http://www.multicolour.com/detail/index.html?/details/pair/emerald/em6031aa/

 

[chatbandit]

I would shoot an email to embassy emeralds and see if they can keep an eye out for a matched pair of pears in your budget. I've bought a stone from them and was quite happy.

Will do! Thanks for the heads up.

Starzin + Bex, Will investigate all of that. Glad you guys seem excited about the Gilver as I am!

Swissmiss- wonder how much those fancy earrings would be minus the diamonds. They weigh in at over 11 carats each! Curious what the breakout is in diamond cost vs emeralds. Makes me hopeful maybe something in the 3-4 carat range might be affordable?

That last pear pair is a total wow too!

 

[iLander]

These are pricey but antique

http://www.rowanandrowan.com/Articles/367695/Rowan_and_Rowan/Earrings/Earrings_ITEMS/nk4_emerald_earrings.aspx

They look big but the measurements indicate they are a reasonable size.

 

[Starzin]

Those Multicolour stones are gorgeous!! Look to be a good buy for the price.

I shall add my favourites for consideration simply because I think they are so elegant, different and wearable afterward - day and evening.



Jacob & Co have a large range - make sure you check the emeralds under all three sections of Magnificent Jewelry, High Jewelry and Fine Jewelry. I can't seem to just search for "earrings".

For example


I do love the Rowan & Rowan ones just posted above even though one is very dirty

 

[Starzin]

Alternatively, you could keep Brownie for another day. You can still get the look you want and have a lovely, custom made pair of emerald earrings that don't cost thousands by buying these for less than $300.

What is important here?
That you get the look you want with genuine gemstones costing thousands of $$$
OR
That you get the look you want with genuine gemstones

Scroll down
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Gem-Bee/...45109018&_sid=192854348&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[chatbandit]

These are pricey but antique

http://www.rowanandrowan.com/Articles/367695/Rowan_and_Rowan/Earrings/Earrings_ITEMS/nk4_emerald_earrings.aspx

They look big but the measurements indicate they are a reasonable size.

omg those stones. i'd probably want to reset? or at least plate / dip the gold to make it more gilver but whoa

i dont even mind the dirty one.

 

[pregcurious]

I think those are overpriced. For $15,000, I think you can find fabulous stones that are eye clean, and you can have that kind of plain gold setting made by DanielM on Etsy.

 

[chatbandit]

Found some on eBay-- now how do I determine what's real?!

Intriguing stone // not great setting. http://m.ebay.com/itm/390759446657?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

Love setting but looks costume
http://m.ebay.com/itm/360851710932?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

Pretty but flawed stones. 4.54 carats. $2300?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/121227065013?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

 

[chrono]

The problem with unknown vendors who give very little information isn't just "are those real emeralds" but whether they have been treated, what they are treated with and the level of treatment, which all 3 play into pricing heavily.

 

[MollyMalone]

Think it would be really useful if you would give us a budget for the earrings (and how diamond-y you presently are thinking of), so we can provide more focused feedback and assistance.

 

[chatbandit]

Molly, my budget is flexible. I was thinking of this originally as something i'd swap "brownie" for --which makes the budget conservatively $26k. if I don't swap brownie, I'd like to keep it lower, like $3000 or $4000 but that is flexible too. I have a number of different projects in mind, so I'll just reorder them as needed for this, which I'd consider my highest priority.

 

[chatbandit]

how diamond-y you presently are thinking of.

as far as how diamondy-- i prefer un-diamondy!

 

[canuk-gal]

Hi:

Many gorgeous options here:

http://www.mc2jewels.com/jewels/earrings

cheers--Sharon

 

[MollyMalone]

Hi:
Many gorgeous options here:
http://www.mc2jewels.com/jewels/earrings

cheers--Sharon

Wonderful suggestion! And chatbandit, MC2 also has an office in Manhattan-- altho' visiting the gallery-workshop in Great Barrington is more rewarding & a weekend (or more) in the Berkshires can be a fun mini-getaway from NYC at any time of year.

 

[chatbandit]

oh myyyyy MC2 has some drop dead gorgeous stuff. How can I not have known?! During my e-ring hunt this might have helped!!!

Do you know if they do custom stuff?

if there was some way to get these without the middle section, with an emerald stud instead of diamond, minus the pave I wonder if that would drop the price at all? http://www.mc2jewels.com/item/8552/emerald-drop-diamond-thread-earrings-575-cts-platinum

I have a pair of tiffany diamond studs, I wonder if I could throw those at the project. I never wear them but maybe there's some way to add the emeralds as hanging 'jackets' -- I know that sounds strange but there was a VERY clever PS-er who did something like that, detachable dangling magic! Unfortunately, if I'm honest with myself, that wasn't my real vision (all emerald was) but it could be lovely also.

these tsav clusters are KILLING Me too http://www.mc2jewels.com/item/9153/tsavorite-berry-cluster-earrings-18-kt different concept but still!

 

[MollyMalone]

Do you know if they do custom stuff?

The FAQ answer:
http://www.mc2jewels.com/FAQ#t2n2941
I think what they wish to convey is that they are willing to do variations on designs already in their portfolio, but -- with the rare exception they deem worthy of taking on as a commission -- they are not interested in "from scratch" custom work.

Sorry, I can't be of more help. When in the Berkshires the summer before last, we visited MC2 because I was (still am) intrigued by the Flora rings, but it wasn't until we arrived there that I learned they will not use (except in rare cases) a customer's stone. See this FAQ
http://www.mc2jewels.com/FAQ#t2n11
It's just as well since that ended my dithering over spending the money & we had a lovely visit there nonetheless.

But you shouldn't hesitate to give them a call!

 

[partgypsy]

I'd have a reputable jeweler source you the stones. With a price range like that they would do a far better job sourcing plus have access to stones that are available only to businesses.

I used Wink for a couple projects involving colored stones so of course I'd recommend him again!

 

[chatbandit]

thanks Molly + Part Gypsy for the tips!

I'm in California this week and will be poking around if I can out here. also will contact Wink and MCII!

Thanks again.

 

[MollyMalone]

Don't know if you're still searching for emerald drop earrings, chatbandit -- or if these would appeal to you, but when I saw them on The Three Grace's web site last night, I thought of you:
http://www.georgianjewelry.com/items/show/14183-fabulous-emerald-diamond-earrings

 

[slksapphire]

i found a bunch of emerald drop earrings toward the top end of your range at 1stdibs. some clearly state untreated for the emeralds; for the others, you would need to contact the dealers. i think the return policies vary but i have a friend who purchased a very expensive watch on 1stdibs and had a no-questions asked 30-day return.

here are some options (there are many more on the site):

 

[KristinTech]

not emeralds, but these drops are dreeeaaaammmmmy!

http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/20-2-300