suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too much

[puppyguts]

I recently contacted a vendor for this setting (already have my centre stone 9mm antique cushion cut)



My only specifics were platinum size 5 3/4, melee 3/4 band - the quote for the setting only came back at US$6200

Is it just me (this is my first quote) or is this a little pricey

Does anyone have any recommendations for me this is too much money for me for the setting alone

 

[JulieN]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Who quoted you that price?

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Steven Kirsch

 

[VRBeauty]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

readytolearn recently posted a very similar setting from JamesAllen... his (fiancee's) finished ring is stunning! His ring isn't a split shank, but I suspect JA also offers that option:

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/ro...-oval-diamond-engagement-ring-t188604-30.html

JA double halo split shank options: http://www.jamesallen.com/se?q=double halo engagement ring setting

 

[Niel]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

That ring posted above with the oval actually is a split shank.




How about this ? No pave on the side of the halo but all else would work.

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond--v--band-engagement-ring-with-surprise-diamonds-in-14kt-white-gold/10613

 

[SB621]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Any of the vendors who do hand forged will be more expensive because they are more labor intensive. It takes time to set each one of those diamonds.

If you want a more budget friendly option find a vendor who does CAST options. I think ERD does cast melee very well. I would contact them for a quote. Regardless it will still be high as the ring is a double halo split shank etc= more melee.

 

[JulieN]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

sounds about right for SK to me?

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Thank you

I think I'll contact a few more vendors for a quote

 

[SB621]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

sounds about right for SK to me?

Yup for rings with a deep split shank and a double halo I'm pretty sure the "Big Three" (LM, SK, VC) would all be right around 6-7k for that ring.

 

[SB621]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Thank you

I think I'll contact a few more vendors for a quote

What is your budget?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Top tier makers like SK and Victor Canera will be over $5k for that setting, but they would make outstanding quality ones.

I'd get a quote from Maytal Hannah.

Next level for that setting would be Engagement Rings Direct, and that would be my choice if I couldn't do SK or VC or Maytal. I wouldn't go for anything less than this.

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Thanks everyone

Our Budget for setting is $4500-$5000MAX

 

[SB621]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Thanks everyone

Our Budget for setting is $4500-$5000MAX

I would bet ERD and HM would both fall in the 3-4k category. I agree with DS that if you are going to do micropave then have it done by someone who can do it well.

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

I have now emailed HM, ERD & JA for a quote

 

[CharmyPoo]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Split shank and double halo is not going to be cheap. Just know that your second list of vendors won't be the same quality as SK, LM, VC. They are still great but recognize it's not apples to apples comparison.

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

JA - don't do custom work unless its their centre also, but were helpful to offer similar rings available from their website

ERD - $3500-3800, they also have a nice "heather" (tiffany legacy) styled setting for appx $3000 which I think will be more wearable day to day...This is a pic of it from their recently sold :

So now I just have to decide which setting. <sigh - First world problems>

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

I think I remember an ERD tiffany soleste inspired ring on here recently, I'm off to troll for that now if anyone has the link please post for me incase I can't find it

 

[Spesh2011]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

I love that setting from ERD, but check out the link below. It's a custom creation from ERD and its a mix of the Legacy and a Cartier design. So gorg!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/custom-legacy-cartier-design-from-erd-amazing.169018/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/custom-legacy-cartier-design-from-erd-amazing.169018/[/URL]

 

[puppyguts]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

Oh noo @spesh2011, that is so pretty. Thanks for the post

 

[Niel]

Re: suggestions for vendor for this setting.. quote#1 too mu

I love that setting from ERD, but check out the link below. It's a custom creation from ERD and its a mix of the Legacy and a Cartier design. So gorg!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/custom-legacy-cartier-design-from-erd-amazing.169018/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/custom-legacy-cartier-design-from-erd-amazing.169018/[/URL]

I was JUST about to post this. I am in love with this design.

I do think a bezel with that kind of halo is quite sturdy. I had a dead with the same bezel and halo type and I felt like I could do absolutely anything in it. Not the same with the prong set ring I have now.