Used Simon G Setting

[Andelain]

Has anyone here bought a used Simon G or similar setting and had a stone put in it? I just got one of these, https://www.simongjewelry.com/product/tr160-engagement-ring/ on ebay, and am thinking of having a sapphire put in it. It's even within one size of being what I need.

Although I do have a homeless .83 ct MRB....

 

[Gypsy]

If you have a good return policy and a good ebay vendor and a good Simon G retailer to check it out, I think you'd be fine. It's pretty.

Have you checked out the beverly K deals on ebay though? Star Diamond Jewelry has had a bunch of them for months now, new ones added all the time, others sold consistently.

I'd be looking at one of these if i had a homeless stone (ignore carat weight of suggested center and go with measurements):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18k-White-Rose-Gold-Semi-Mount-for-0-80ct-1-25ct-Round-Stone-in-the-Center-/121426961046?hash=item1c459c6296:gg8AAOSwq7JUBjr7
say
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-White-Gold-Semi-Mount-and-Band-Set-with-Single-Cut-Diamond-Accents-sz-6-/111620661287?hash=item19fd1c2027:g:etwAAOSwNSxVEZF~

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-Yellow-Gold-Art-Deco-Style-Semi-Mount-with-Round-Brilliant-Diamond-Accent-/301568438825?hash=item4636e13229:g:e6QAAOSweW5VExPx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18K-Yellow-Gold-Art-Deco-Style-Semi-Mount-with-Round-Brilliant-Diamond-Accent-/301568501825?hash=item4636e22841:g:R5kAAOSweW5VFGRx (Check if the stone it takes is 5.2 (which wouldn't be 80 something points as they say, or if it's 6.2)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-White-Gold-Semi-Mount-Engagement-Ring-with-Single-Cut-Diamond-Accents-/301587000867?hash=item4637fc6e23:g:YOYAAOSwymxVJsBq

I'd best offer 200-250 or so off the prices listed. You can always go up if they reject or counter.

 

[Andelain]

I really like the first YG one, may go after it later. The setting I just picked up is used, already a size 8, and went for $510. I just couldn't pass it up for that. I can see it's had a stone mounted in it, but can't tell if the prongs will need retipping or not.

 

[ForteKitty]

A native cut sapphire might have too deep of a belly to fit, so you might need a precision cut stone.

 

[Gypsy]

A good bench will tell you that. You got a great price on it. I like it.

 

[Andelain]

A native cut sapphire might have too deep of a belly to fit, so you might need a precision cut stone.

Yeah, I see what you mean.

But I'll give you 3 guesses what else is being considered for this setting....

 

[SparklySoprano]

Andelain, I have to admit I am a bit jealous here. That setting is 110% gorgeous. I've tried it on and almost went with it for my re-set, but then didn't. Anyway, I'm super excited to see what you do with it and I hope you love it as much as I did. Congrats on a great find!

 

[Andelain]

A good bench will tell you that. You got a great price on it. I like it.

I've got a local guy I'm starting to work with. He's resetting my AVR-C proto right now. I'm sure he won't rake me over too bad if the prongs do need work. The one thing I may not like is it looks like the maker's mark will have to be cut in order to size it up one. Oh well.

 

[MarionC]

beautiful ring!
you have my address.

 

[ForteKitty]

A native cut sapphire might have too deep of a belly to fit, so you might need a precision cut stone.

Yeah, I see what you mean.

But I'll give you 3 guesses what else is being considered for this setting....

Ooohhh, I have a pretty good guess.

 

[Andelain]

A native cut sapphire might have too deep of a belly to fit, so you might need a precision cut stone.

Yeah, I see what you mean.

But I'll give you 3 guesses what else is being considered for this setting....

Ooohhh, I have a pretty good guess.

 

[Andelain]

beautiful ring!
you have my address.

Yes, and you know where to send the D to, right?

 

[MarionC]

beautiful ring!
you have my address.

Yes, and you know where to send the D to, right?

but of course!