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When requesting a custom stone, can you specify size?

P: 5/10/2009 8:10:07 AM
sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007	When requesting a custom stone, can you specify size? I'm looking for a swiss blue topaz (yeah, I know ) cushion to fit an old setting. The prior stone in it was 7.8 x 7.8. If I contact a cutter, can they make me something that should fit this? Thanks.
Posted: 5/10/2009 8:10:07 AM

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P: 5/10/2009 8:18:18 AM
mochi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,996 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2008	Sure, why not? If they have the roughs laying around and if they don't they will keep an eye out for one. Barry is looking for a particular stone for me right now to cut in a cushion. _____________________________________________________
Posted: 5/10/2009 8:18:18 AM

P: 5/10/2009 10:02:47 AM
tourmaline_lover Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,518 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 9/20/2008	If it was an alexandrite, I'd say no, but a blue topaz, probably. HTH. Blue topaz is one of those gems that comes in just about every callibrated size imaginable. I know Rio Grande carries them in a million different sizes, shapes, and shades. An 8x8 might be able to fit in the setting as well. You might save money going through them. They only sell to the trade, but I signed up and they sell to me.
Posted: 5/10/2009 10:02:47 AM

P: 5/10/2009 11:16:00 AM
sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007	Thanks T.L. I'll take a look. You're right about spending money on a custom of this stone, however the one's I've seen online so far are not well cut. Thanks again.
Posted: 5/10/2009 11:16:00 AM

P: 5/10/2009 12:13:44 PM
mariedtiger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 9/23/2008	How about this one, it's 7,5x7,5mm and seems well-cut? link
Posted: 5/10/2009 12:13:44 PM

P: 5/10/2009 2:21:00 PM
mochi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,996 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2008	Date: 5/10/2009 8:18:18 AM Author: mochi Sure, why not? If they have the roughs laying around and if they don't they will keep an eye out for one. Barry is looking for a particular stone for me right now to cut in a cushion. Oh my gosh... I didn't mean to sound so 'harsh'? So sorry!! That really wasn't the way I was trying to come across. This is a Swiss electric topaz that Gene cut. I love it, mainly because it looks the same in all lighting, not at all moody. A very nice size and so fun to look at. The price was great for the size: 4.34ct. _____________________________________________________
Posted: 5/10/2009 2:21:00 PM

P: 5/10/2009 7:09:44 PM
mochi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,996 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2008	Geez.... the above stone was cut by Barry, not Gene. Sorry _____________________________________________________
Posted: 5/10/2009 7:09:44 PM

P: 5/10/2009 10:14:52 PM
sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007	Thanks Mochi. A lot. Great find Ms. Tiger. While lovely, I'm prone to cushions with a bit more of a random pattern. That one is a bit "round brilliant" in the center. No, I perceived nothing harsh before. You were just being emphatic and I knew that. I love your Barry stone. I really love your Barry stone. It glows. I looked around Rio Grande but the cushions were checkerboard and that doesn't work for me, either. Thanks so very much.
Posted: 5/10/2009 10:14:52 PM

P: 5/10/2009 10:50:01 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,303 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	I'm sure any cutter can cut any stone of your choice to a specific size. TL made a good point that blue topazes are very inexpensive so all the cost is actually in the labour. Depending on who the cutter is, it could be anywhere from $100 to $150.
Posted: 5/10/2009 10:50:01 PM

P: 5/11/2009 7:09:16 PM
Michael_E Cut Rock Total Posts: 324 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/19/2003	Author:sonomacounty I'm looking for a swiss blue topaz (yeah, I know ) cushion to fit an old setting. The prior stone in it was 7.8 x 7.8. If I contact a cutter, can they make me something that should fit this? If you're going to have a stone cut to fit into a specific mounting you should discuss it with the person who'll be setting the stone and make sure that the shape of the cushion will work with the style of setting that you have. A rounded corner cushion needs to be set with double prongs or a bezel in order to keep the stone from twisting and falling out. If you only have four prongs to hold the stone, make sure that the cutter places small flats at the corners, in order to give those prongs something to register against and keep the stone stable. Trying to fit a new stone to an old setting requires more than just a stone size, particularly with shapes that are not round or square, as the distance between the prongs is what matters and yet the stone "size" is across the shortest dimensions of the stone. Make sure to discuss this with both the cutter and the setter.
Posted: 5/11/2009 7:09:16 PM

P: 5/12/2009 10:39:45 AM
Gailey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2008	Date: 5/11/2009 7:09:16 PM Author: Michael_E Author:sonomacounty I'm looking for a swiss blue topaz (yeah, I know ) cushion to fit an old setting. The prior stone in it was 7.8 x 7.8. If I contact a cutter, can they make me something that should fit this? If you're going to have a stone cut to fit into a specific mounting you should discuss it with the person who'll be setting the stone and make sure that the shape of the cushion will work with the style of setting that you have. A rounded corner cushion needs to be set with double prongs or a bezel in order to keep the stone from twisting and falling out. If you only have four prongs to hold the stone, make sure that the cutter places small flats at the corners, in order to give those prongs something to register against and keep the stone stable. Trying to fit a new stone to an old setting requires more than just a stone size, particularly with shapes that are not round or square, as the distance between the prongs is what matters and yet the stone 'size' is across the shortest dimensions of the stone. Make sure to discuss this with both the cutter and the setter. Michael_E Good to see you over here - Been a fan for a long time! SC - Michael's advice you can take to the bank. Not only does he cut beautiful stones, he also sets them into beautiful jewellery that he also makes. Rare to find someone who has perfected both disciplines. Gailey ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Life is not a dress rehearsal
Posted: 5/12/2009 10:39:45 AM

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