Jewelers that do pendants?? Recommendations, pls....

[gregchang35]

Hi there PSers,

I am interested in making a pendant necklace... i have a diamond in mind and a design in mind. I have spoken to the diamond vendor's designer. however, i think i may have to seek bench work elsewhere. Note, i am not going to state which diamond and therefore the vendor, i am looking at just in case it goes. But those that are savvy will know which diamond and vendor i am talking about.

I HAVE NOT purchased the diamond yet, as i am a firm believer that i want it all designed such that the purchase and design is all done at the same time. Otherwise, for me, the diamond is going to sit in the drawer. Yes, i know i may lose the diamond, but i am prepared to take that risk. It is a project that i have been thinking about for some time.... and the longer it takes, the more money i save for the project. And, if i lose that diamond, then that is ok. As, i have other projects in mind!

The situation:
1) One vendor for diamond, another vendor for pendant design- there is that issue of insurance. i prefer the vendor that sells the diamond to set it, but it seems that this may not be the case. How do we work around this? I know that many PSers have done it with their jewellry/rings in the past. It seems easier to do this shipping from one vendor to another over in the USA. The postage and insurance is cheaper.
2) Then having an issue with the final product once it reaches AUS. We have to pay taxes once it reaches here. Now, if it has to be corrected, it will have to be sent to the jeweller and then re-enter AUS, where POSSIBLE taxes may have to be paid again. It would have been so much easier if i were a US citizen....than trying to manage it from AUS. I may have to, as a last resort, to simplify the design.
3) i know that certain vendors wont deal with other vendors diamonds and therefore wont set it and as such and what i have read on PS: i have eliminated VC and LM.
4) i have seen M Robinson's work and whilst i am tempted, i do not think that my designs are worthy of his time. My tastes now may not be what either of my daughters will like in 30-40yrs time.... Yes, all my diamonds i am accumulating now are for the wealth of my 2 daughters.... I am enjoying them now, though!!!!!


Given the above which jeweller would you recommend?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

See if the diamond seller will send the diamond to the setting maker and then receive it back and inspect before sending it on to you. Although, the setting maker may provide you with pictures that reassure you.

If the diamond is being bought in NY, I would send the stone to Steven Kirsch to be set. Good luck!!!!

Oh, and I adore Mike, but I would only want a design for females from him, because I agree that your girls very well may want to reset your gems! I am doing the exact same thing, Greg. Everything I buy, I have in mind for my girls to eventually have, and I enjoy them now! I'd love to have something by Mike for myself, though!!!

 

[gregchang35]

Thanx DS!

Always full of knowledge!!!!

 

[pinkjewel]

Hi there PSers,

I am interested in making a pendant necklace... i have a diamond in mind and a design in mind. I have spoken to the diamond vendor's designer. however, i think i may have to seek bench work elsewhere. Note, i am not going to state which diamond and therefore the vendor, i am looking at just in case it goes. But those that are savvy will know which diamond and vendor i am talking about.

I HAVE NOT purchased the diamond yet, as i am a firm believer that i want it all designed such that the purchase and design is all done at the same time. Otherwise, for me, the diamond is going to sit in the drawer. Yes, i know i may lose the diamond, but i am prepared to take that risk. It is a project that i have been thinking about for some time.... and the longer it takes, the more money i save for the project. And, if i lose that diamond, then that is ok. As, i have other projects in mind!

The situation:
1) One vendor for diamond, another vendor for pendant design- there is that issue of insurance. i prefer the vendor that sells the diamond to set it, but it seems that this may not be the case. How do we work around this? I know that many PSers have done it with their jewellry/rings in the past. It seems easier to do this shipping from one vendor to another over in the USA. The postage and insurance is cheaper.
2) Then having an issue with the final product once it reaches AUS. We have to pay taxes once it reaches here. Now, if it has to be corrected, it will have to be sent to the jeweller and then re-enter AUS, where POSSIBLE taxes may have to be paid again. It would have been so much easier if i were a US citizen....than trying to manage it from AUS. I may have to, as a last resort, to simplify the design.
3) i know that certain vendors wont deal with other vendors diamonds and therefore wont set it and as such and what i have read on PS: i have eliminated VC and LM.
4) i have seen M Robinson's work and whilst i am tempted, i do not think that my designs are worthy of his time. My tastes now may not be what either of my daughters will like in 30-40yrs time.... Yes, all my diamonds i am accumulating now are for the wealth of my 2 daughters.... I am enjoying them now, though!!!!!


Given the above which jeweller would you recommend?

I think it might also depend on the type of design you want as to who I would have set it. Pave work? Intricate gold work? Do you want hand forged or would the design work better with a CAD? Simple or ornate? Modern or antique? You get my drift. Each vendor specializes in a certain method. If you give an idea of the type of design you want, we might be better able to help suggest a vendor.