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| P: 8/8/2007 8:07:41 PM | |
anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
I am very close to purchasing a topaz gemstone, which would ultimately go on a ring for my wife. What is holding me back though is that I have no idea who to go to for both the band and mounting. Does anyone have recommendations for vendors on Pricescope that are known to do an exceptional job? I would prefer to get the band & mounting done by the same vendor. Thanks!
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| Posted: 8/8/2007 8:07:41 PM | |
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| P: 8/7/2007 10:04:16 PM | |
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,824 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
Wink could probably help you! Welcome to PS  and that is very sweet that you want to get your wife a special gift!!! Winfields http://www.winkjones.com/ Skippy  "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 8/7/2007 10:04:16 PM | |
| P: 8/8/2007 2:10:25 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
Thanks for the link. I will look into "Wink". Why I believe I just rhymed. :) Any other thoughts?
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| Posted: 8/8/2007 2:10:25 PM | |
| P: 8/8/2007 7:33:08 PM | |
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Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,824 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
Email the administrator and he can move this thread to the colored gem forum where might get more help with suggestions.
Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 8/8/2007 7:33:08 PM | |
| P: 8/8/2007 10:56:31 PM | |
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Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,824 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
Did you call Wink to get some ideas? I don't know if Pearlman's does that sort of thingk you might check w/them. I hope others chime in soon. What color of topaz, what shape and carat size? Why type of mounting, simple? Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 8/8/2007 10:56:31 PM | |
| P: 8/9/2007 11:26:44 AM | |
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Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,824 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
I found this blue topaz already set. http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/14k-White-Gold-1-8ct-TDW-Diamond-Blue-Topaz-Ring/1786205/product.html?ak=1 Pearlman's has a few too http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/bixby-jewelry/rings/08XX1/ Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 8/9/2007 11:26:44 AM | |
| P: 8/9/2007 1:26:12 PM | |
surfgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,438 Last Post: 5/19/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007 |
Go to the SMTR area and search for "Grandfather's Citrine"...Someone recently posted a photo of a gorgeous EC Topaz/Citrine that's set Tiffany style, with a tapered baguette on each side in white gold. It's really pretty and very classic.
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| Posted: 8/9/2007 1:26:12 PM | |
| P: 8/9/2007 9:40:12 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
What I like is the amber-colored topaz...with bring out my wife's (beautiful tri-colored) eyes perfectly. I am trying not to spend an arm and a leg though since we just got married 6 months ago (the ring will actually be made in advance for our 1 yr anniversary). Excluding the price of the gem, how little can I get away with spending for the band and to have it mounted ? :) *going to look at links below now*
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| Posted: 8/9/2007 9:40:12 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2007 9:00:53 AM | |
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006 |
I am searching for settings right now. Most local jewelry stores can buy from www.stuller.com The simple settings run under 200 USD. Browse their site and see what you can find. Prices are not listed and you have to go to a local jeweler and find that out plus pay for the setting of the stone. HTH
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| Posted: 8/10/2007 9:00:53 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2007 11:20:56 AM | |
gemnut Cut Rock Total Posts: 209 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 8/10/2007 9:00:53 AM Author: Stone Hunter I am searching for settings right now. Most local jewelry stores can buy from www.stuller.com The simple settings run under 200 USD. Browse their site and see what you can find. Prices are not listed and you have to go to a local jeweler and find that out plus pay for the setting of the stone. HTH What a wonderful variety of designs this site has! Thank you for posting it, Stone Hunter, I suspect it will help me in my project too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 8/10/2007 11:20:56 AM | |
| P: 8/10/2007 6:34:17 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
So many to look at...wow, this may be tougher than I thought!
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| Posted: 8/10/2007 6:34:17 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2007 7:43:10 PM | |
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Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006 |
Date: 8/10/2007 11:20:56 AM Author: gemnut Date: 8/10/2007 9:00:53 AM Author: Stone Hunter I am searching for settings right now. Most local jewelry stores can buy from www.stuller.com The simple settings run under 200 USD. Browse their site and see what you can find. Prices are not listed and you have to go to a local jeweler and find that out plus pay for the setting of the stone. HTH What a wonderful variety of designs this site has! Thank you for posting it, Stone Hunter, I suspect it will help me in my project too. Your welcome. I got to see one of the settings in person today. It helped to rule it out! Always work with someone who lets you see the settings before you commit!
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| Posted: 8/10/2007 7:43:10 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 12:45:53 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
Long time update coming. So I ended up purchasing a 2.1 ct emerald cut topaz (amber-orange in color with red flash) from Artistic Colored Stone. A very pretty rock! I think it will look marvelous in the right context...which is exactly my problem right now. I've been struggling though with choosing a ring for it though. My first issue in this process is metal color. Do I want a yellow gold, or white? Considering the color of the stone, is it better to go with a neutral or will the yellow look good? Alternatively, would the rock look odd with a neutral? I can't decide and must claim ignorance! Ideas?
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 12:45:53 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 1:07:36 PM | |
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
It would be very helpful if you can post a picture of that beauty. I'm thinking a yellow metal will be suitable as it will bring out the warmth of the amber coloured stone.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 1:07:36 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 1:13:30 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
Why didn't I think of that? ;) Here's the pic...
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 1:13:30 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 1:17:29 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Some people like the contrast of a cold white metal with a warm yellow/orange stone, while others like the warm/warm combination. Another thing to consider is the wearer's skin tone. White metal make my skin look ashen while yellow seems better suited. For others, yellow metal might blend in too much and white is more suited.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 1:17:29 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 1:34:30 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
Let's just leave skin tone out of the picture (though that is a point of course that should be taken into consideration) and just look at the interaction between the stone and the metal. Would yellow gold influence the color of the stone - making it dominantly yellow for instance? I really have no experience with yellow gold in general as both myself and my wife only have "white" rings.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 1:34:30 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 1:43:11 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Yes, in this instance, the yellow will have some influence as to the look of the gemstone. It will help make it look more yellow/orangey. You also posted that she's only had white metal rings. Some women like all their jewellery to match (all white, or all yellow). This is another thing to consider.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 1:43:11 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 4:42:50 PM | |
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
I agree with Chrono that if your wife only wears white gold, that ought to be what you go with. I thought I'd give you some options. This first is very inexpensive and is from Wink Jones. It is a simple but beautiful setting.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 4:42:50 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 4:44:50 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Here's a pretty east-west setting, again from Wink.
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 4:44:50 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 4:49:35 PM | |
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Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,446 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004 |
Or a selection of three stones?
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 4:49:35 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 7:52:37 PM | |
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anitract Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 10/29/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2006 |
Upgradable, I actually really like those solitaire settings - particularly the east-west one! I might go with something like that - subtle, yet utterly perfect with the right stone (which I think I have). :) My other option is to do something very different from anything my wife has. She does not have a 3-stone ring. And today I saw this one: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=70144 This ring just blows my mind, but I can't seem to find something similar. I would actually prefer to go with Wink since we have been in correspondence. Have any suggestions on something similar (or exact) to this?
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 7:52:37 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2007 9:09:26 PM | |
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005 |
I'd ask Lauren where she got the setting you love. It's a stunning ring isnt' it?
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| Posted: 10/5/2007 9:09:26 PM | |
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