Custom Settings in Singapore

[Udon]

Hi, I''ve been reading Pricescope for awhile, and I must say, its been a real eye-opener!! so many options, the horizon stretches further and clearer than before..

Anyway, I''m based in Singapore, and I''m having trouble finding jewelsmiths that do custom settings. They don''t really seem to advertise? Or maybe I''m looking in the wrong places. I''ve seen a reference to Vern, and one to Liz C. Could someone send me their emails if they''re still active? are there any others you guys can recommend?

I know I can get settings from the retail stores too, are there any stores which you might recommend I try? I sorta gave up on the ''mass-market'' stores... I guess I''m not ordinary enough to deal with their sales pitch...


Thanks!
Don

 

[yeewl]

Hello,

I have my diamonds, emerald stone set by Leipo @ lucky plaza a couple of times and I do let them do some custom make if my stone can''t fit in any of the ready casing. I find their work pretty okie. So far people whom I recommended and friends whom I brought over to their shop have no complain with their work and price are reasonable.

Most of their ready casing are meant for round brilliant. However, if your diamond is other shapes, perhaps you may request them to do custom work. You just need to bring pictures of the ring you wish for them to cast. It usually takes a week or so. Once when the casing is done, they will call u and u just need to bring your loose stone and let them set on the spot. It takes about 2-1/2 hrs and in the meantime, u can just do window shopping @ lucky plaza. Leipo also does custom made for platinum casing. I had my soliatare set in 5 claw (PT 950 platinum) and it only cost me abt S$500 +/- (that was in late 2002). I heard that it cost more now. If you decide to go there, do look for sheena (she''s the wife). Do tell her that it''s the piano teacher who recommended u to her.

They are open on mon-fri at 11am-7pm, sat 11-4pm?? sun-not open for biz.

I can pass u their address and tel no if you wish to contact them. I would suggest u go there early so to have plenty of time to look and discuss, then collect your item a few hrs later. Don''t wait till the last minute (5pm) and expect them to have your ring done and return to you on the same day.

 

[Udon]

Thank you yeewl! Will check it out! I found the address and no. via yellow pages