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Custom Setting Query

P: 8/2/2004 10:28:02 AM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	Hi all, I've been shopping for settings for a while now, and since it turns out that all of the "designer" settings I like are quite (ok, exorbitantly) expensive, I'm thinking that the best thing to do is find a great jeweler who I can trust to make a setting to my exact specifications. Has anyone used a jewler (either in the NYC area, or else a great online vendor) that they would recommend for this purpose? I want a very fine micropave setting, perhaps with a rather intricate band design, so I'm really concerned about quality of workmanship. PS: I'm going out to GOG later this month and may purchase my stone there. Has anyone had GOG make them a custom setting? _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 8/2/2004 10:28:02 AM

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P: 8/2/2004 10:34:50 AM
sparkler29 Cut Rock Total Posts: 194 Last Post: 4/2/2005 Member Since: 1/9/2004	Hi Reena, Awhile back there was a poster named cushionsearcher who purchased her cushion stone and custom setting from GOG. I'm not sure how to post a link, but search in Show Me the Ring for posts from "cushionsearcher" and you'll see her story. She posted a detailed account of her experiences with GOG as well as pics of her completed ring. I too am on the verge of getting a cushion cut e-ring, and I'll be curious to see what your experience with GOG will be like! Good luck! Emily
Posted: 8/2/2004 10:34:50 AM

P: 8/2/2004 1:53:50 PM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	I'll check it out, thanks! Anyone else have a recommendation? _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 8/2/2004 1:53:50 PM

P: 8/3/2004 10:17:50 AM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	nobody can help me? I'm afraid to just pick a jeweler out of the blue . . . _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 8/3/2004 10:17:50 AM

P: 8/3/2004 10:28:55 AM
ep6585 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 609 Last Post: 12/28/2008 Member Since: 5/10/2004	Of the online vendors I think Whiteflash does custom work.
Posted: 8/3/2004 10:28:55 AM

P: 8/3/2004 11:38:39 AM
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004	I got a custom e-ring/wedding band made in NYC through Mark at EngagementRingsDirect.com but we also bought my center stone from him... everything turned out exactly as i had imagined Mark is a terrific person to work with & i can't say enough good things about the experience we had with him... Also, I'm currently getting a band made through the jewelry dept at Saks Fifth Ave - they do some luvly work but the prices might be a bit high... Good luck Reena _______________________________________ "any diamond given with love is a beautiful thing"
Posted: 8/3/2004 11:38:39 AM

P: 8/3/2004 11:47:43 AM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	Thanks everyone. Alexa, does engagementringsdirect have a showroom, or do they see people by appointment only? Also, by any chance was the setting you had designed pave? _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 8/3/2004 11:47:43 AM

P: 8/3/2004 11:58:04 AM
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004	You can either call or e-mail Mark & yes, you'll have to make an appointment if you'd like to meet with him. He's got an office on a high floor in the general area of the diamond district. He's really a pleasure to deal with - no harsh sales tactics or anything like that. You could send him a pic or try to describe what you're looking for & he'll be able to tell you if he can have it made & give you a price quote... My setting was baguettes actually - here's the link if you're interested in seeing it.... _______________________________________ "any diamond given with love is a beautiful thing"
Posted: 8/3/2004 11:58:04 AM

P: 8/3/2004 12:46:29 PM
elmo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,142 Last Post: 10/19/2009 Member Since: 6/18/2003	---------------- On 8/2/2004 10:28:02 AM reena wrote: I want a very fine micropave setting, perhaps with a rather intricate band design, so I'm really concerned about quality of workmanship. ---------------- Leon Mege is in NYC and could handle a request like this. You wouldn't do this to save money, but instead to get exactly what you want in a quality that is probably superior to most "designer" rings.
Posted: 8/3/2004 12:46:29 PM

P: 8/3/2004 1:21:30 PM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	Gorgeous ring, Alexa. Thanks for the info. Elmo: I have actually been giving some thought to using Leon Mege. His stuff is simply amazing. My only concern, however, was that having him do a custom piece for me would be even more expensive than simply purchasing the setting I wanted in the first place (a michael b pave setting that runs about $9600). I might be wrong, however, so maybe I'll give him a call once I get my stone. Have you (or has anyone else) purchased a setting from him? I'd love an idea of how expensive his stuff is compared to the other settings I've been looking at. Thanks! _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 8/3/2004 1:21:30 PM

P: 11/25/2004 12:56:29 PM
dommie Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 2/20/2005 Member Since: 11/25/2004	Hi everyone! I am new to the forum but... have been reading the posts for wuite some time now. I am soon to be engaged...I don't know when exactly...but I know very soon. Anyway I have been searching for the perfect ring setting and love the michael b 3 sided pave ring...we went to a jeweller who will custom make it for me... I will be going to look at the molding today but...lastnight my boyfriend went to see it and told me that he does not like the way the prongs were set they did not resemble the setting I want they are more in a U shape and I want a V shape so the diamond looks like it's floating ...Does anyone know what this is called? ....I will not be getting the diamond prongs because I feel it may take away from my diamond. I was wondering if anyone would have any close up pictures of the ring setting or anyone actually this ring if they can show me so that I can explain to the jeweller tonight. Thank you soo much!! Dommie dp
Posted: 11/25/2004 12:56:29 PM

P: 11/25/2004 1:10:22 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	I would contact griffin from the board and get a recomendation for someone local. My local guy does awesome work but doesnt do orders over the net/phone. There is someone else that has some awesome work up on his site that posts here. The vicidin im on for my leg is kicking in and I cant think of the exact spelling of his name/nick but his first name is David maybe someone else can help. Out of the big PS vendors I think WF has the better custom shop but there prices are on the high side. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 11/25/2004 1:10:22 PM

P: 11/25/2004 1:13:00 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Here he is: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/profile/myprofile.asp?userID=6439 DavidEmslie Do a search for his name on PS and read some of his posts. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 11/25/2004 1:13:00 PM

P: 11/25/2004 1:13:43 PM
dommie Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 2/20/2005 Member Since: 11/25/2004	Thanks soo much for ure response I am going to ask around and see if anyone else can help me here as well. dp
Posted: 11/25/2004 1:13:43 PM

P: 11/25/2004 1:14:22 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Be sure and check this thread for info on what to look for: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=18307 ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 11/25/2004 1:14:22 PM

P: 11/25/2004 1:17:25 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Date: 11/25/2004 1:13:43 PM Author: dommie Thanks soo much for ure response I am going to ask around and see if anyone else can help me here as well. Sorry I dont have any ring pictures like that right now. You might try starting a new topic on it. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 11/25/2004 1:17:25 PM

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