Find your diamond
Find your jewelry
shape
carat
color
clarity

Having trouble finding someone to Set my stone? (Los Angeles area)

L

lagirlie

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Jun 2, 2018
Messages
144
Hi!

I bought my loose diamond online and I'm having a hard time finding someone to set the stone locally? I feel like because they aren't making enough money? They don't want my business? My budget for a setting? Or maybe everyone is just really busy?

Does anyone have any suggestions of reputable places that don't cost an arm and leg? Our budget is $1000-$3000 (trying to stick somewhere in the middle if possible).

This is the setting I'm trying to replicate:
https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...ottlieb_diamond_engagementrings_Gem_hunt.jpeg

Any help would be greatly appreciated as my fiance is anxious to get this all done (as we have not yet :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:announced our engagement!!)
 
That settling should be close to 4K

Try David Klass

CVB inspired design did mine

Did you get Stephanie to give you a quote?

Micro pave is expensive, and you are looking at likely a 4-6 week wait most likely
 
David Klass, don’t even look further.
 
whitewave said:
That settling should be close to 4K

Try David Klass

CVB inspired design did mine

Did you get Stephanie to give you a quote?

Micro pave is expensive, and you are looking at likely a 4-6 week wait most likely
Click to expand...

Stephanie quoted $4500 + $500 Fee = $5000

I had no idea Micropave costed more. I was thinking less because its tiny little diamonds. Thanks so much for the help!! I appreciate your time! I will check out Klass! :)
 
lagirlie said:
I found this one!!! I like it even better than Stephanie's because it is daintier!!!
Do you guys think it's TOO dainty? I am in loooooovee!

https://scoutmandolin.com/scout-mandolin-collections/scout-collection/the-temple-split-shank/
Click to expand...

DK will probably recreate it for 20-40% off the cost advertised. Also, the site doesn’t advertise the measurements of the shank, etc. I am not sure that we can judge the craftsmanship, it could be good or not so great.

Here is something similar that he created in the past. You can ask for modifications and he will make it as desired. https://instagram.com/p/BfyWsFPl3X6/
 
You know that scout Mandolin looks a bit like @whitewave's ring...but she has an ascher cut instead of a an oval...maybe she can point you to where she had hers done? Though from all the thread's that I've read DK is probably your best bet to stay in budget!
 
metall said:
You know that scout Mandolin looks a bit like @whitewave's ring...but she has an ascher cut instead of a an oval...maybe she can point you to where she had hers done? Though from all the thread's that I've read DK is probably your best bet to stay in budget!
Click to expand...

Caysie Van Bebber did mine.

CVB.inspired.design on IG
 
SimoneDi said:
DK will probably recreate it for 20-40% off the cost advertised. Also, the site doesn’t advertise the measurements of the shank, etc. I am not sure that we can judge the craftsmanship, it could be good or not so great.

Here is something similar that he created in the past. You can ask for modifications and he will make it as desired. https://instagram.com/p/BfyWsFPl3X6/
Click to expand...
I’ve contacted David Klaus! Waiting to hear back yay!!
 

I love a split shank
 
Have you looked at stock setting?

Ritani
https://www.ritani.com/engagement-r...ith-surprise-diamonds-in-18kt-white-gold/4560 {This does not have the wrap at the top of the shanks or diamonds on the prongs, but it has the split shanks and it quite similar in that regard.}

http://www.artcarvedbridal.com/Jewelry.action?details=&sku=31-V337GRR-E (This Artcarved version has a wrap at the top of the shanks though a bit differently than SG.}

Since1910.
http://www.since1910.com/sylvie-sy0...Z5qCGOmIa0XHu0mRU-4s8ay08iZ79dfcaAlqLEALw_wcB {very close}
http://www.since1910.com/a--jaffe-mes017151-a-jaffe-split-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-
 

Attachments

  • upload_2018-6-15_18-6-6.png
    upload_2018-6-15_18-6-6.png
    127.4 KB · Views: 21
I can totally vouch for DK. I don’t live anywhere near LA, but he just set my loose stone. Amazing to work with and surprisingly affordable!
 
Mturgeon05 said:
I can totally vouch for DK. I don’t live anywhere near LA, but he just set my loose stone. Amazing to work with and surprisingly affordable!
Click to expand...

I’ve emailed his aol email twice and haven’t heard back. Do you know if it takes him awhile to respond? Maybe I ended up in spam! Lol

Thanks!!
 
rockysalamander said:
Have you looked at stock setting?

Ritani
https://www.ritani.com/engagement-r...ith-surprise-diamonds-in-18kt-white-gold/4560 {This does not have the wrap at the top of the shanks or diamonds on the prongs, but it has the split shanks and it quite similar in that regard.}

http://www.artcarvedbridal.com/Jewelry.action?details=&sku=31-V337GRR-E (This Artcarved version has a wrap at the top of the shanks though a bit differently than SG.}

Since1910.
http://www.since1910.com/sylvie-sy0...Z5qCGOmIa0XHu0mRU-4s8ay08iZ79dfcaAlqLEALw_wcB {very close}
http://www.since1910.com/a--jaffe-mes017151-a-jaffe-split-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-
Click to expand...

OMG I love the artcarved one!!!! Thanks so much for doing the searching for me! I really appreciate it!
 
tyty333 said:
JA makes something similar but may not have enough stones going down the shank for you or may not be the quality you are looking for...but I'll post
anyway!
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...split-shank-ribbon-engagement-ring-item-52623
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...iamond-split-shank-engagement-ring-item-50126
Click to expand...

I saw those! They look great to me but I think they only set up to 1.5 carat

Thanks so much for looking for me!! I really appreciate all the help :)
 
lagirlie said:
I’ve emailed his aol email twice and haven’t heard back. Do you know if it takes him awhile to respond? Maybe I ended up in spam! Lol

Thanks!!
Click to expand...

Sometimes it’s better to call, just give them a call on Monday.
 
lagirlie said:
I’ve emailed his aol email twice and haven’t heard back. Do you know if it takes him awhile to respond? Maybe I ended up in spam! Lol

Thanks!!
Click to expand...

There were a couple of times I emailed and didn’t hear back. After a couple of days, I emailed again and heard right back. If that doesn’t work, give him a call. Good luck!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
GET 3 FREE HCA RESULTS JOIN THE FORUM. ASK FOR HELP
Jewelry Blog
PriceScope-Concierge-Ad
Find prime cuts.
Top