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Buying Settings Alone |
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| P: 5/30/2006 8:29:16 PM | |
SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
I recently purchased a loose diamond, however was not really excited by any of the platinum settings the store had where I found the stone. I have a ballpark of what my girlfriend likes, and those settings just weren't it. I found one that I liked on Bluenile.com however the dont sell settings separately. Has anyone purchased a setting online separately? Any site recommendations that have similar prices to Bluenile.com? I live and work with my girlfriend so going from store to store is quite difficult...fortunately she was out of town last weekend. Online is definitely the prefered method of selection. Thanks in advance. |
| Posted: 5/30/2006 8:29:16 PM | |
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| P: 5/30/2006 8:34:25 PM | |
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
if you post the one from BN that you like, we could be able to find something similar, or you could have a custom made setting.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 8:34:25 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 8:39:07 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
yeah, I guess that would help. Here are the two that I liked. not sure exactly how to post links, but here is the address Setting 1 http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5737&page=1&col=2&row=2&pos=5&set_shape= Setting 2 http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=3805&page=1&col=2&row=3&pos=8&set_shape=
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 8:39:07 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 8:43:54 PM | |
sunkist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,719 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2005 |
Search, these are very pretty settings and very simple. I think probably any good jeweler could make this setting for you  If you want to buy online, search vendors. You'll find a lot of online vendors here that get great reviews!
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 8:43:54 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:00:25 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
I'm thinking the four prong Stuller Solstice, either the bombe shank or knife-edge shank, whichever you prefer. Any jeweler will be able to order for you.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:00:25 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:00:33 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
so you just walk into a jewelry store with a picture of what you want and they make it or order it?
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:00:33 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:05:18 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
here is the diamond GIA report that came with the diamond...are their any limitations as to the setting I can get? Meas: 5.46x5.33x4.05 Shape Square Modified Brilliant Depth: 76% Table: 75% Girdle: Very Thing to Thick Culet: None Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Clarity: VS2 Color: E Flourescence: None
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:05:18 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:11:03 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
No, princess goes into a lot of settings. The Vatche x-prong is popular... For "name" designers, Pearlman's carries many lines. Vatche, round shank, round stone: http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/803-b.gif round stone, knife-edge shank http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/808-b.jpg princess stone, tapered shank, side stones http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/240-a.jpg However, you need to make sure that "very thin" girdle is not in danger in chipping (not near the corners). If I were a jeweler, I would not want to risk setting that stone unless I sold it. May I ask how much you paid for your stone?
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:11:03 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:16:37 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
5900 is what I paid.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:16:37 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:21:32 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
www.jamesallen.com might sell settings, they carry lots of basic types. The photoshop job on the side views is not too good, but they have turned out beautiful rings that have been posted on PS.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:21:32 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:26:18 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
so far the only places I have found that sell settings along only sell to jewelers.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:26:18 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:30:07 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
another question I have is about size...is it better to err on the high side or the low side? I know she is either a 4.5 or a 5.....would like to err on the side thats easiest to correct.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:30:07 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:35:43 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
Have the jeweler who sold you the stone order the setting? Half a size either way should be fine. Maybe get the five, since if it's too big, she can wear it on her right hand or a middle finger, but if it's too small...she won't be able to wear it.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:35:43 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:39:54 PM | |
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sunkist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,719 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2005 |
Ya, if you liked the jeweler who sold you the stone, I'd see if they'd order a Stuller solstice setting for you. They'll be more likely to cover the stone insurance wise while they're setting it.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:39:54 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 9:43:09 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
yeah...looks like I am am going to have to have them order it since apparently there aren't any easily found online resources. I do thank you for your time though. Its appreciated.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 9:43:09 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 10:10:34 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
you might want to consider V tipped prongs to protect the corners from impact.
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 10:10:34 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 10:14:23 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
can you explain? Maybe show an example?
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 10:14:23 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 10:24:23 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/4-Prong--Tiffany--Style-for-Princess_756.htm there's a v shaped prong around each corner
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 10:24:23 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 10:30:16 PM | |
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SearchInProgress Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/11/2006 Member Since: 5/30/2006 |
thats actually a pretty nice setting....and you can order it separately. wish the pictures were a bit better. is that an indentation on the top view of the ring?
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 10:30:16 PM | |
| P: 5/30/2006 10:40:01 PM | |
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JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005 |
No, WF does not sell their rings separately. The indentation? it does sort of come together right where the head connects to the shank (if it's anything like the standard Stuller Tiffanies, it's not really noticeable in real life.) But you could add this to it http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-2371023.htm
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| Posted: 5/30/2006 10:40:01 PM | |
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