Can stock mounts fit these stones?

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I have two pretty oval mahenges that measure about 4.5x5.5mm. I'd like to mount them as earrings, but these are not calibrated stones. I've found two ebay options. The rosebud petal mountings are stated to hold 4.8-5.2mm stones. The halo mounts will hold 5.2mm.

Do you think my stones could be mounted pretty easily in either one of these settings? Which do you prefer?

 

[colorluvr]

Are you thinking of wearing them at the same time as the Leon? Of the two, I like the second one best, but if I remember correctly your Leon is going to be a more "simple classic" (and I mean that in the best way) looking ring, so you might want to find a simpler setting for the earrings.

If you aren't trying to match or don't plan on wearing them together, then I definitely prefer the second setting.

 

[LD]

I hope somebody else chimes in but I'm doubtful that your ovals (which are lovely by the way) will fit because both settings are for rounds. With the first pair, I would think that it would very much alter the look of the earrings and I don't think the claws will function properly or the stones could be mounted properly. With the second pair, the top and bottom fo the ovals (if you set N/S) will overlap the diamonds top and bottom so will alter the overall look.

Not sure if that helps?

 

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The plan for the Leon has gone back in the hopper. I haven't been able to pull together the necessary funds.

 

[Upgradable]

I hope somebody else chimes in but I'm doubtful that your ovals (which are lovely by the way) will fit because both settings are for rounds. With the first pair, I would think that it would very much alter the look of the earrings and I don't think the claws will function properly or the stones could be mounted properly. With the second pair, the top and bottom fo the ovals (if you set N/S) will overlap the diamonds top and bottom so will alter the overall look.

Not sure if that helps?

Sure, it helps. Just not in the way I'd hoped for.

 

[LD]

Oh Uppy I'm sorry. I hope I'm wrong. Let's see if anybody else chimes in.

 

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I just really didn't want to go through the trouble of custom. I'd be happy to look at any adaptable stock options!

 

[LD]

Uppy - I know you'll need 6 x 4 oval semi mounts by have you considered these by lan.bo4? I don't know how much he charges to customise but it wouldn't hurt to ask if they're within your budget.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Solid-18Kt-Two-To ... 2a08bb1412

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oval-8x6mm-14Kt-G ... 2a0893c5c9

 

[Michael_E]

Any jeweler can fit those stones to a stock 6 x 4 setting. There are a lot of settings of this type available such as this one from Adwar. You should just look in the online setting catalogs, find one you like in that size and have your favorite jeweler set them...easy as can be.

 

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Thanks, Michael!

 

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I had Michael E mount these back in 2010. I sold them to a PSer in Sept-Oct of 2011.

Does anyone remember who purchased them? I'm wondering if they're interested in selling them back.

 

[innerkitten]

Well they aren't a calibrated size. Still some jeweler might be able to squeeze them into a setting as long as you use prongs.

 

[innerkitten]

Any jeweler can fit those stones to a stock 6 x 4 setting. There are a lot of settings of this type available such as this one from Adwar. You should just look in the online setting catalogs, find one you like in that size and have your favorite jeweler set them...easy as can be.

There you have it

 

[chrono]

Oh Uppy, if they look that pretty, I doubt the new owner would want to part with them. Supposing she agrees, they will also cost more now due to recent increases.

 

[Upgradable]

You called it Chrono. She does not want to part with them. I wish I had been that wise.

 

[cellentani]

Too bad about not being able to get those earrings back, but if you're trying to minimize the size difference, I think you're on the right track with that style. I had a pair of rounds that weren't quite the same diameter, and I found that a round halo actually accentuated the size difference, but a cushion shaped halo greatly minimized it.

 

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Since I've only found pears that I really like, I'm wondering which route to go?

1) have pears mounted in plain basket solitaires, then have halo jackets custom made for them down the road?
OR
2) go with these preset halos from IDJ: http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=9916&cType=