Have you ever seen a ring setting for a 0.05ct diamond?

[pearaffair]

I have a diamond from my mom's original wedding ring. And that ring was originally her grandmother's ring! She had the stones made into two sets of earrings, but there is one diamond left. Have you ever seen a dainty setting for a 0.05ct diamond? Or should I simply have it made into a tiny pendant?

Thanks!

 

[Niel]

Yes set in a wedding band.

 

[acaw2015]

This reminds me of my first diamond ring. I think it's 0.05 ct, super dainty and sweet. I never wear it though and I personally think the diamond is too small for a solitaire pendant... As you see I haven't found a better place for it either so unfortunately cant give any help. I am saving it for a younger relative some day.





//aca

 

[GreenBling]

Check out the Tiffany Elsa Peretti line - the dbty chain ring features a 7pt diamond and the 'wave 5 row' has a 5pt in it. I'm sure I've seen another Tiffany ring that has a thin band with a dangling diamond of 5pt or maybe smaller. It was very delicate and pretty design.

 

[rubybeth]

I haven't seen settings for purchase, but a lot of sellers on Etsy make tiny diamond bezel rings, which are perfect for stacking. Like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/93552590/platinum-ring-with-tiny-diamond-wedding Just find an example you like and contact the Etsy seller to see if they'd make a similar one with your stone.

 

[AdaBeta27]

In a plate mounted on onyx, colored gem, or filigree metal. There aren't particularly attractive rings. But I just picked them off ebay to give examples of the general format.

 

[marymm]

There's also this sweet little option from etsy vendor Jewelry On The Roof - seems very reasonably priced and available in various metals - and, at least a couple of years ago when I checked with them, they did accept client-owned stones for their settings:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130633094/eon-a-14k-gold-005ct-diamond-1mm-ring?ref=shop_home_active_19

 

[pearaffair]

These are really great options! Thanks everyone! I have to say, my favourite so far is the one just posted by marymm

Thank you!! I'll post back when I have a finished product

 

[MJ_Mac]

I've always been fascinated by what designers of years gone by could do with tiny diamonds. To get a good idea of what I'm talking about have a look at Leigh Jay Naught's website - http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?min_size=0.1&max_size=4&min_price=295&max_price=37950&sortPrice=LOWEST&id=20&cc_filter=yes&faction1=Go

Here's an example - Art Deco with a .05ct diamond. Not sure if I'm attaching the picture correctly so I'll attach the link as well. http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=5666

http://antiqueengagementrings.com/images/VR140919-13d.jpg

 

[ChristineRose]

What's neat about these old rings is how elaborate they are. The original buyer traded stone cost for labor cost. At the time the ratios were different and you got a lot more bang for your buck by choosing labor-intensive. To me, it makes the old rings more precious because the value of the labor in them has increased so much.

 

[pearaffair]

What's neat about these old rings is how elaborate they are. The original buyer traded stone cost for labor cost. At the time the ratios were different and you got a lot more bang for your buck by choosing labor-intensive. To me, it makes the old rings more precious because the value of the labor in them has increased so much.

That is such an interesting point!!