Custom ring settings

[iolitedreamer]

I have a few ideas about getting a custom ring setting. I was just wondering if any of you knew who would custom design a simple bezel setting ring in white gold or silver and accept a stone from me instead of them ordering it. We purchased a white sapphire last night and once it gets here, I am hoping to have it set sometime in late April or so. Of course once I get it I will post pictures. I think this will be my first real ring project...but definately not the last. Thank you.

 

[KarenFe]

I just had an aquamarine set by someone on etsy, but I am not familiar enough with the rules here to know if I can say who or not.

While I didn't send them a stone, I had them pick one out to my specifications and they sent me pictures of the stone (which they had to go to their supplier to find). Once I approved of the stone they went ahead and set my stone in a modified bezel setting. I know they do regular bezel settings because I was modeling mine after one of their bezel rings they had for sale.

Reading the feedback, I know they accept stones from individuals to set. They are a very nice team to deal with and if someone says it's ok, I will let you know their name.

 

[Novel]

I just had an aquamarine set by someone on etsy, but I am not familiar enough with the rules here to know if I can say who or not.

While I didn't send them a stone, I had them pick one out to my specifications and they sent me pictures of the stone (which they had to go to their supplier to find). Once I approved of the stone they went ahead and set my stone in a modified bezel setting. I know they do regular bezel settings because I was modeling mine after one of their bezel rings they had for sale.

Reading the feedback, I know they accept stones from individuals to set. They are a very nice team to deal with and if someone says it's ok, I will let you know their name.

Karen, its fine to say.

People on here also love and use frequently DanielM on etsy, MichaelE (who posts here), Sally at HeartofWater on Etsy, Julia Kay Taylor on Etsy (but she has a crazy wait time, generally), and then there are some of the bigger custom jewelers like Brian Gavin Diamonds or jBEG for gold, but they're usually in a different price range, I think.

 

[iolitedreamer]

Thank you to the both of you. I am a little excited and it is going to be hard to wait lol. At least I can get planning.

 

[KarenFe]

I'm happy to share his name since I am pleased with his work. In fact, I purchased one of his platinum bands last year so am a repeat customer of his. But also know that I am no expert in any way and am just a happy customer. Dan is the goldsmith and gemsetter and his wife, Laura, handles the correspondence.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/RavensRefuge?ref=pr_shop_more

My ring was based after this bezel ring:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62997909/exquisite-dark-cornflower-blue-sapphire

I hope this helps.

 

[iolitedreamer]

Thank you Karen. That is a beautiful ring. I appreciate the link and hopefully when my stone arrives in a few months I will be able to get it set.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I highly recommend Sally at Heart of Waters on etsy, the only downside is that you have to ship to thailand which some people find too nerve racking.

 

[packrat]

Karen, I saved a pic of your aquamarine ring-I really love that setting. I hope you don't mind!

 

[KarenFe]

packrat, I don't mind at all. The link I posted above is their sapphire ring I based my aquamarine ring on. I'm assuming you got the picture of my ring off a thread I started yesterday. Here are a few more pictures of my ring on their flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ravensrefuge/5518458391/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ravensrefuge/5518458395/in/photostream/

And on my greedy little hands:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ravensrefuge/5518458405/in/photostream/
(This is my picture they are using on their flickr so as to not confuse anyone.)