mini asscher side stones - help?

[GliderPoss]

Howdy all!

Quick question. I''m heading to a great jeweler next weekend to discuss getting my beautiful emerald cut parti-sapphire set for my new e-ring. Very excited! Problem is I really want to incorporate Asscher cuts somehow and figure it may be cheaper for me to buy the side stones separately.

Sooo... I''m looking for 2x teensy 3-4mm white asscher cut stones. Open to sapphire, zircon or any other white stone that is suitably durable enough for an e-ring. All I can find it princess cuts and that looses the cool step-cut look I''m going for. Even squared emerald cuts would be fine!

Any help would be fabulous! Thank so much. Promise to post pics when it''s done.

 

[chrono]

For something around 3 to 4 mm, I recommend getting a Carre cut instead, which is like a modified asscher cut because it looks better. A full asscher cut will not be as apparent in something of that size. Is your jeweller not able to source something like that? I’m not sure if you’ll be able to find a matching pair online; it might have to be custom cut.

 

[MonkeyPie]

The majority of custom gemstone cutters won''t cut that small - I know, I asked around a lot before I got my Jeff White asscher. It might not be a bad idea for you to look around online for some tiny asscher-cut diamond studs. Find something that weighs in at about .50 carats and you will have a 1/4 carat each, a little small but not bad.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

MonkeyPie has a great idea, but it''s not very cost effective as I''ve been on the hunt for Asscher studs for a looooooong time!

I did a google search, and found the cheapest set at 5/8 ct for just under $1k. Ouch.

http://www.google.com/products?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4ADBR_enUS318US318&q=asscher+studs&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=21KNSvmgConKtgfIr73_DQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Also, looking around at PS, I found a set of D VS1/VVS2 .30s.

$700 each! OUCH!

http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-d-color-vs1-clarity_LD01284169

http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-diamond-1-carat-or-less-very-good-cut-d-color-vvs2-clarity_LD01053867

 

[chrono]

Dan Stair seems to do some pretty small stones occasionally and he also does modified asschers; it might be worth it to email him to see if he’ll take on that project. www.customgemstones.com

 

[mariedtiger]

I contacted DiamondsbyLauren earlier this year for a pair of small asschers, if I remember correctly they had a good price and excellent customer service. It seemed like they had many different options as well. I ended up putting my money on more colored stones, though

so I''m sorry I can''t say anything about the finished product.

 

[MonkeyPie]

Date: 8/20/2009 9:47:50 AM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Also, looking around at PS, I found a set of D VS1/VVS2 .30s.

$700 each! OUCH!

http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-d-color-vs1-clarity_LD01284169

http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-diamond-1-carat-or-less-very-good-cut-d-color-vvs2-clarity_LD01053867

Good God!

I know I found some that were less - let me see if I can find them now!

 

[MonkeyPie]

Call Walmart and ask some questions about this!

 

[GliderPoss]

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions!

I had already asked Jeff White if he''d do it but no such luck. Too small he said.

Also never realised they''d be so darn expensive!!! ie. $700 is more thna I paid for my centre stone sapphire

Oh well, hopefully the jeweller can source something for me.

Thank again.

 

[icekid]

HotPozzum- Can''t wait to see what you find out about this! keep us updated

I''ve been vague thinking of some tiny asscher/carre sides for my Mahenge emerald cut. Yum!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/20/2009 12:36:50 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
Call Walmart and ask some questions about this!

Whoa!

Although, I don''t have much confidence that anyone at Walmart knows the difference between an asscher and a princess.