Greetings list - longtime lurker, first time poster. I''ve learned so much from this forum already! I debated where to put this post, as it''s rather complex, but mods, please move it if it''s more appropriate for another section!
My tale is as follows:
I have a wedding set from my marriage, which ended several years ago. After much thought, I have decided to make a pendant out of the center stone, a .90 ct RB H SI 1. Not sure about the cut, but this is pre-Pricescope, so my best guestimate is...uh...fair?? The setting is an A. Jaffe YG with a 4 prong platinum head.
My hope is for a WG thin bezel on a shorter chain. I"ve considered the "Mickey mouse" style fixed bezel versus a sliding bezel, as I have another YG necklace with a platinum loop where that diamond might look really nice. It''s a smooth snake chain with a small platinum loop on the end. Kinda neat, but I never wear it because it looks naked without a pendant.
Now for the questions -
1. Should I go with a custom vs. stock bezel, and/or who would you use for benchwork in Chicago? Or, should I try for something by Whiteflash or similar? Any thoughts regarding this would be helpful. The thing I like about the fixed bezel is that it won''t "flip around" on the neck (as my mother''s prong set pendant is wont to do...). However, I''d like the flexibility of a removeable pendant.
2. What to do with the setting? It''s really a classic setting, but I have no idea what to do with it. I thought about selling the whole kit and caboodle, but I''d really rather keep the diamond. Is there a market for these things?
Not really sure about budget, but I was considering using a local benchman and trading the ring set towards some of the cost of the work. (Not sure if that''s realistic or not...) I don''t wear much jewelry, but I like classic and simple.
All advice is weclome, and thanks in advance for your thoughts. You have a great forum here!
My tale is as follows:
I have a wedding set from my marriage, which ended several years ago. After much thought, I have decided to make a pendant out of the center stone, a .90 ct RB H SI 1. Not sure about the cut, but this is pre-Pricescope, so my best guestimate is...uh...fair?? The setting is an A. Jaffe YG with a 4 prong platinum head.
My hope is for a WG thin bezel on a shorter chain. I"ve considered the "Mickey mouse" style fixed bezel versus a sliding bezel, as I have another YG necklace with a platinum loop where that diamond might look really nice. It''s a smooth snake chain with a small platinum loop on the end. Kinda neat, but I never wear it because it looks naked without a pendant.
Now for the questions -
1. Should I go with a custom vs. stock bezel, and/or who would you use for benchwork in Chicago? Or, should I try for something by Whiteflash or similar? Any thoughts regarding this would be helpful. The thing I like about the fixed bezel is that it won''t "flip around" on the neck (as my mother''s prong set pendant is wont to do...). However, I''d like the flexibility of a removeable pendant.
2. What to do with the setting? It''s really a classic setting, but I have no idea what to do with it. I thought about selling the whole kit and caboodle, but I''d really rather keep the diamond. Is there a market for these things?
Not really sure about budget, but I was considering using a local benchman and trading the ring set towards some of the cost of the work. (Not sure if that''s realistic or not...) I don''t wear much jewelry, but I like classic and simple.
All advice is weclome, and thanks in advance for your thoughts. You have a great forum here!
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