Jackets

[Phoenix]

Here I am again, still trying to get jackets for my 1ct each studs. I have a quote from WF and since it''s fairly substantial and am wondering if I could ask Leon to do them. The reason I''m thinking of Leon is because I''m rather partial to these:

 

[Phoenix]

Since I can''t post more than one pic at a time, here''s the sideview:

 

[Phoenix]

I don''t think I''m going to get the sidestones though (it''s a little too much bling for me). Do you think I should ask Leon and would he be offended if I ask him to alter the design so as to exclude the side stones? The reason I''m asking you guys first because I remember reading - correctly or incorrectly (?) - that Leon doesn''t like it when people tell him what to do, that if you ask him to do a piece of jewellery for you then you''ll have to let him decide how best to do it.

What do y''alll think?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

eh, should I say what I think after having a few beers? lol Honestly, if you''re questioning whether or not it''s acceptable for you to ask Leon to change a design for you, the answer is YES! It wouldn''t be cool for him to be offended by your request and if he is, then WF would be an excellent alternative.

 

[Mara]

phoenix, do you have an idea of how large the jackets will be for 1c stones? they will be massive. how big are your earlobes? because seriously, i have .38''s with jackets and they take up 3/4 of my ear. i can''t even imagine having 1c''s halo''d with jackets, i don''t think they''d actually FIT on my ear. or anyone''s ear!! just wanted to throw that out there because while it sounds like a good idea to halo something like earrings, IMO 1c''s with halos would be too big for one''s ear. i actually decided to keep my .38''s with the jackets permanently and then if i ever want bigger solitaires, start from scratch and go for like .75 or 1c and then not halo them. the .38''s with jackets would basically look like 1c solitaires. steel posted a picture of this for comparison. her 1c solitaire looked like her small earrings with jackets.

that said, if you decide to go for it anyway ... i would def ask leon for a quote and ask him to have them modified the way you want them. if, as MC says, he is offended, then i wouldn''t want to use him for a project like that. i''d go with WF as an alternative or maybe get one more quote from someone like Wink or similar. but yeah if you do it, be sure to get what you really want!

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 12/29/2007 11:50:20 PM
Author: MC
eh, should I say what I think after having a few beers? lol Honestly, if you''re questioning whether or not it''s acceptable for you to ask Leon to change a design for you, the answer is YES! It wouldn''t be cool for him to be offended by your request and if he is, then WF would be an excellent alternative.

Yes, I do definitely want you honest opinion!

. I have just emailed Leon to ask for a quote. Thanks.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 12/29/2007 11:56:41 PM
Author: Mara
phoenix, do you have an idea of how large the jackets will be for 1c stones? they will be massive. how big are your earlobes? because seriously, i have .38's with jackets and they take up 3/4 of my ear. i can't even imagine having 1c's halo'd with jackets, i don't think they'd actually FIT on my ear. or anyone's ear!! just wanted to throw that out there because while it sounds like a good idea to halo something like earrings, IMO 1c's with halos would be too big for one's ear. i actually decided to keep my .38's with the jackets permanently and then if i ever want bigger solitaires, start from scratch and go for like .75 or 1c and then not halo them. the .38's with jackets would basically look like 1c solitaires. steel posted a picture of this for comparison. her 1c solitaire looked like her small earrings with jackets.

that said, if you decide to go for it anyway ... i would def ask leon for a quote and ask him to have them modified the way you want them. if, as MC says, he is offended, then i wouldn't want to use him for a project like that. i'd go with WF as an alternative or maybe get one more quote from someone like Wink or similar. but yeah if you do it, be sure to get what you really want!

Thanks for your reply, Mara.

Actually, I have pretty large earlobes (pic attached with the 1ct stud). I think halos on those puppies would be just fine for my large earlobes!

I'll wait and see what the quote is from Leon. Good idea about getting a quote from Wink, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks again.

 

[Phoenix]

Forgot to attach pic...

 

[WishfulThinking]

That sounds like a lovely idea! If the quote from WF is pretty substantial I'd certainly consider going with Leon as long as you have the budget for it and he's willing to make the modifications you want. The jackets you posted are AMAZING, but I do think the side diamonds are a bit much.

Your 1ct studs are to die for, by the way. Usually I'd agree with Mara in cautioning on the possible size issue with studs that large AND jackets, but they look great on your ears, and I think they'd look equally great with the beautifully thin halo on those particular jackets. Just right. I swear sometimes it pays to have earlobes on the larger size- more bling!

 

[dani13]

Hi Phoenix,

Someone on PS has had Leon make jackets for them where the pave was only one-sided (just cant remember who it was). So, I know he offers both styles...dont think it would be a problem at all!!!

Good luck with this project, and make sure to post pics when your done!!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Date: 12/29/2007 11:56:41 PM
Author: Mara
phoenix, do you have an idea of how large the jackets will be for 1c stones? they will be massive. how big are your earlobes? because seriously, i have .38''s with jackets and they take up 3/4 of my ear. i can''t even imagine having 1c''s halo''d with jackets, i don''t think they''d actually FIT on my ear. or anyone''s ear!! just wanted to throw that out there because while it sounds like a good idea to halo something like earrings, IMO 1c''s with halos would be too big for one''s ear. i actually decided to keep my .38''s with the jackets permanently and then if i ever want bigger solitaires, start from scratch and go for like .75 or 1c and then not halo them. the .38''s with jackets would basically look like 1c solitaires. steel posted a picture of this for comparison. her 1c solitaire looked like her small earrings with jackets.

LOL, I actually have halos for my 1.1 ct studs and they do fit on my ears (but just barely--and the fact that my holes are low doesn''t help). I''ve never posted pics of my jackets but I will today. The studs with jackets end up being pretty substantial and I wear them mostly for "dress up", although for me that is a function of thinking the jackets add a dressier element than the overall size.

 

[Rhea]

Those earrings look great on you!

The photos that you showed with the halos, how big are those earrings? They''re from Leon''s site, right?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2007 11:48:53 AM
Author: Addy
Those earrings look great on you!

The photos that you showed with the halos, how big are those earrings? They're from Leon's site, right?

Those are .59 each. I love those, too, and I would definitely have him make them with the pave on the top only.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-earrings.58933/

Leon is a custom jeweler, so of course you can ask him for a quote on what you have in mind, not based on another design. In fact, he has some colored stone earrings on his site that have halos with no pave on the side. I'd really appreciate it if you could share your approximate quote as I would consider some as well. However, I would have them made to fit half carat stones, as I think they would be too large if made to fit my .75 each studs. But it does depend on the size of one's earlobes. I'd like to get some colored stone studs to wear with my jackets.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Here is a pic of one stud alone and one with a jacket for comparison. Please excuse the darkness in the lower left hand corner of the jacket-less stud. I seem to be casting a shadow with my own head while I'm taking these but this is the best light in the house.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Here is a stud alone on my ear.

Ooh--my poor pinky-pink ear from putting the earrings on and off so many times!

 

[Dee*Jay]

And here it is with the jacket. (Sorry, I can''t get an exactly straight-on shot with the jacket for some reason... )

 

[Dee*Jay]

Forgot to say, I paid $342 for them at a gem show. I''m sure whatever WF would make would be superior, but if you''re looking for price info that''s what mine cost.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Darn, Dee Jay! What deal on those jackets!!!!! I am amazed at how much they enhance the size of the studs!

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 12/30/2007 2:51:05 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
Forgot to say, I paid $342 for them at a gem show. I''m sure whatever WF would make would be superior, but if you''re looking for price info that''s what mine cost.

YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM.

Those are FABULOUS!

 

[Steel]

How about these for another option?

These jackets are from DIAMONDS BY LAUREN and are very pretty, AND they have ''gubbins'' inside them so that the earring back has reserved seating in the jacket, very snazzy!

http://rockdiamond.com/index.php?crn=222&rn=1206&action=show_detail

Pricing for Jackets to fit .33-.99ct total weight studs
14kt White or Yellow Gold set with F-G/VS Diamonds $595
14kt Pink Gold set with Fancy Brownish Pink Diamonds $995
18kt Yellow Gold set with Fancy Yellow Diamonds $995
Pricing for Jackets to fit 1.00-2.00ct total weight studs
Platinum set with F-G/VS Diamonds $1995
14kt White or Yellow Gold set with F-G/VS Diamonds $995
14kt Pink Gold set with Fancy Brownish Pink Diamonds $1495
18kt Yellow Gold set with Fancy Yellow Diamonds $1495

I don''t know how these prices compare to your quote Phoenix, but I love these jackets...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

What a nice find, Steel! I''ve been looking all afternoon and haven''t found any as pretty as these! I might call them and see if I can get more information such as the outer diameter.

 

[marcy]

Lovely studs and jackets ladies. Now I want some.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 12/30/2007 6:37:09 PM
Author: marcyc
Lovely studs and jackets ladies. Now I want some.

HI:

Like an epidemic! I was oogling these colored jackets before Christmas--and wondered what color those yellows would be on the colored scale......and if it might be more prudent to buy pink or yellow sapphires instead......(and blue, and green....maybe some rubies....

)

cheers--Sharon

 

[Skippy123]

Lien (PHX), I think you are a blingy girl so I say go for the jackets. btw, you have great skin!!!
Keep us posted on what you get!

DeeJay, LOVE the jackets on you! Very blingy and beautiful

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2007 6:50:15 PM
Author: Skippy123
Lien (PHX), I think you are a blingy girl so I say go for the jackets. btw, you have great skin!!!
Keep us posted on what you get!

DeeJay, LOVE the jackets on you! Very blingy and beautiful

Very true, Skippy...girls with 3 ct.+ stones can certainly wear 1 ct. stones with jackets! It all has to do with proportion!

 

[bebe]

Holy Smokes, what a deal on those jackets! I can''t believe you found those at a Gem show!
We usually have 3 a year here, so I will be on the hunt the next time they come around.
Dee Jay, those are fantastic and look great.
Congrats on such a great find.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Thanks all for the kind words about the jackets. I had been *toying* with the idea for a while, so when I found some that actually fit my studs perfectly at the gem show I snapped them up. (I had come across some others over time but they were too small and I had lost all hope of ever finding any that fit without going the custom route.) Really, I had no idea what kind of "deal" they might or might not have been but the cost seemed reasonable to me at the time so I got them.

Structurally, they do have a tiny bar across them with a hole to put the post the stud in. If you want, Phoenix, I can post a pic of the jacket empty. It's not as ornate as the ones that Steel posted, but they do the trick.

So Phoenix, I say if you want jackets for your 1 ct studs you should go for it!

BTW, not to throw a monkey wrench into your plans, but do they have to be just round pave? Check out this Ross-Simons link (link) for other ideas if you're interested. I'm not sure what the quality would be or if the size would be correct, but this makes for fun "idea shopping."

 

[Apsara]

Wow--I have had my jackets for a while ...who knew? They are .90 ct tdw, G, VS...and I paid $349 for them on sale--super deal. I *always* get compliments.

I have 2+ ct TDW G, VS ideal cut studs ...yes, it''s blingy and I have average to small ear lobes but they are gorgeous. One thing different about my jackets is the scalloped finish. I was going after a floral look/alternative or "added detail" to my studs, not trying to create a larger stud look, for which you''d probably want a smooth circumference.

So, I say most definitely to jackets for 1+ ct each studs!

 

[Phoenix]

Wow! I woke up this morning to find a bunch of replies! Thanks so much, ladies and yes, I am definitely going to get jackets

! I think my big ears can accomodate them

.

Thank you esp. to DJ. Those jackets are exactly what I want. They fit so nicely with yr studs with no airspace at all and they look absolutely fabulous on you.; and what a good deal! WTG, DJ!! And yes, pics of the jackets alone - perhaps with a straight on view as well as a side view - would be mucch appreciated. I don't suppose you know if the vendor who sold them to you at the gem show also sells them on line? Thanks also for the Ross-Simmons' link. Those jackets seem very reasonably-priced.

DS, the quote from WF is surprisingly high, it's $2k for WG and $2.3k for platinum. I'd prefer to have ACA melee but seeing other people's prices make me think that either I should go for Leon if I'm going to pay this kind of price or alternatively go for the pre-made jackets at a much lower price. Thanks for the reminder abt the coloured stones with halos on Leon's site, I'd completely forgotten about them.

Thank you, Skippy, my skin used to be much better but since we came to S'pore, I've started getting dark spots despite my wearing sunscreen all the time. It's the darn fierce sun! The curse of being Asian too - we're much more susceptible to getting pigmentation.

Wishfulthinking, I do prefer thinner halos. They look more delicate and elegant somehow. DJ's def fall into this category.

Thanks also, Steel, for the infor on those other jackets. They are beautiful but I think they have a bit too much metal for my personal taste, but thanks anyway, very sweet of you.

Apsara, yr jackets and studs are lovely. The jackets are such a good deal too!

Addy, those studs are less than 1ct each, here's the link:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-earrings.58933/

Thanks again, everyone. Please keep the suggestions coming.

Lien

 

[Phoenix]

Oh, DJ, do you know if your jackets are 1 or 2 pointers each? I still can't decide what I want for mine. WF's quote is for 2 pointers but they say the diameter would be a whooping 11mm in total (the studs are about 6.3-6.6mm)!! It seems a bit strange and out of sync with my 4 pointer eternity rings (which are about 2.3-2.5mm). I suspect it's because WF's jackets have a bit more metal (they are beautiful but i wish they would use a bit less metal) whereas yours seem all bling with hardly any metal showing - very delicate and elegantly beautiful. Are they shared-prongs? Would it be too much trouble to ask for a close-up pic of those puppies? Thanks so much.