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Need Input on setting a 9mm stone into 10mm mounting

P: 6/25/2005 11:31:59 PM
glamgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 150 Last Post: 12/2/2005 Member Since: 9/14/2004	Hi everyone! I have been enjoying reading and catching up on all posts from the last several months. It has been a visual treat to see all the gorgeous new rocks, and different experiences, and input everyone has shared. I have a question I would love input on. I currently have my diamond is a heavy thick simple platinum band. I have found a beautiful antique platinum setting, with triangular emeralds and diamonds around the basket and band. My question is : Could a 10mm round basket setting be modified to fit a 9mm stone? Here a link to the setting: http://www.rswpartner.com/showimage.html?img=http://pictures.macrosysinc.net/rsw/771297/4237A.jpg
Posted: 6/25/2005 11:31:59 PM

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P: 6/26/2005 3:52:21 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,582 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	I would not call that a basket setting? If the ring is made before the tip stones are set then it would be easily modified. Are you going to put a 9mm diamnd into that setting though? (?????) Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 6/26/2005 3:52:21 AM

P: 6/26/2005 11:46:35 AM
glamgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 150 Last Post: 12/2/2005 Member Since: 9/14/2004	Yes, I was thinking about it. The only thing I was concerned about is the stone might not be set was too flush, or not to it's best advantage. Do you think this would work, or would it not be a good idea? Thanks again!
Posted: 6/26/2005 11:46:35 AM

P: 6/26/2005 2:36:30 PM
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,615 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004	This looks like a kind of difficult modification to me. There was, of course, another stone previously set in this mounting and the seats have been cut to accept it's size and quirks. They're cut pretty deep. The smaller stone is going to have it's own issues to deal with and there is no metal available for the craftsman to work. I'm going to guess that the old stone was a diamond and that the new stone will not be, which probably means differences in girdle thickness, pavilion geometry and other important issues. Don't just buy this mounting and a stone assuming that any old jeweler can put them together. Doing this properly may be difficult and consequently expensive. Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ISA NAJA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Posted: 6/26/2005 2:36:30 PM

P: 6/26/2005 10:04:05 PM
glamgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 150 Last Post: 12/2/2005 Member Since: 9/14/2004	Thank you. I have decided to pass on this mounting. All your input has been helpful!
Posted: 6/26/2005 10:04:05 PM

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