belleetbonne
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2008
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- 34
Hi there - newbie in the house roll.
I found a ring style at Helzberg that I would like to fill with the diamonds I currently own from my engagement ring & band and other gifts given to me over the years. I found a setting at Helzberg that I think will work perfectly as my original stone is not large, although quite pretty, so that I still want it featured prominently in the design. Here''s the link to the ring: http://www.helzberg.com/product/5-8ct+tw+d...tby=newArrivals.
Not knowing the type of labor or difficulty required in making custom settings or modifying/reworking semi-mounts, how difficult is it to modify this type of mount: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=011 to make the design I want or can it even be done? If so, how labor intensive is it and what other factors could go into a jewelers estimate - a rough estimate on how much could I expect to pay to get something like this done would be great though I know it''s different everywhere.
A couple other factors/options I have been researching as I search for the perfect setting are as follows: I would be willing to buy the semi-mount from the jeweler as well as the extra stones I would need (2 10pt rounds, SI1) and (2 baguettes around the same size) but I am also willing to buy the mount elsewhere and buy the extra diamonds from the jeweler who would do the re-work and the stone setting. If I buy a mount elsewhere is there a place I can buy empty mounts?
In the end I am trying to use what I have already, find the setting I want but be wise with my money as well as fair to the jeweler. I have a limited budget which is part of why I am willing to piece things together, but I don''t want to shot myself in the foot by giving the jeweler a set of circumstance that don''t allow them to do what they need to and be able to guarantee their work on the ring.
Hope that makes sense! I appreciate your advice and am willing to learn smile.gif
I found a ring style at Helzberg that I would like to fill with the diamonds I currently own from my engagement ring & band and other gifts given to me over the years. I found a setting at Helzberg that I think will work perfectly as my original stone is not large, although quite pretty, so that I still want it featured prominently in the design. Here''s the link to the ring: http://www.helzberg.com/product/5-8ct+tw+d...tby=newArrivals.
Not knowing the type of labor or difficulty required in making custom settings or modifying/reworking semi-mounts, how difficult is it to modify this type of mount: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=011 to make the design I want or can it even be done? If so, how labor intensive is it and what other factors could go into a jewelers estimate - a rough estimate on how much could I expect to pay to get something like this done would be great though I know it''s different everywhere.
A couple other factors/options I have been researching as I search for the perfect setting are as follows: I would be willing to buy the semi-mount from the jeweler as well as the extra stones I would need (2 10pt rounds, SI1) and (2 baguettes around the same size) but I am also willing to buy the mount elsewhere and buy the extra diamonds from the jeweler who would do the re-work and the stone setting. If I buy a mount elsewhere is there a place I can buy empty mounts?
In the end I am trying to use what I have already, find the setting I want but be wise with my money as well as fair to the jeweler. I have a limited budget which is part of why I am willing to piece things together, but I don''t want to shot myself in the foot by giving the jeweler a set of circumstance that don''t allow them to do what they need to and be able to guarantee their work on the ring.
Hope that makes sense! I appreciate your advice and am willing to learn smile.gif
for posting another link in the FAQ for loading pictures as my file name was causing me problems!
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