Looking for a garnet engagement ring!

[metro]

My BF just asked me to help him pick out an e-right for her girlfriend

I''m so excited and thrilled for them and I''m eagered to help!

A little about her:
She loves the deep dark red of garnets and she isn''t by any means a "blingy" girl. She''s very retro, and has like a 60''s vibe/style to her.

While out thrift shopping about a month ago, they ran across a vintage ring that she loves and it was around $600 (his price range). So he went back to purchase said ring and it turns out that it''s not a garnet, but a synthetic ruby.

Not worth it! It''s setting was 14K yellow gold.

Can you help me find something red and in 14K yellow or white gold for around $600?

 

[belle]

here's a start
http://myjewelrysource.com/garnet-ring.htm

best of luck!

 

[Fashionvictim]

Garnets are lovely, and most are untreated, an extra bonus.

I just bought my mother, who is recovering from emergency surgery, a 2.70ct oval Garnet and a 14K yellow gold scroll pendant casting. Its been set right now I can''t wait to post pics.

Sorry for highjacking your thread, just got excited at the mention of Garnet!

 

[Kismet]

Ann McKay has some lovely garnet rings.

This one is labeled as a man''s ring but it doesn''t look at all masculine to me:

And another

 

[JulieN]

A search at Pala brings up some amazing (large) pieces: http://www.palagems.com/php/db_search.php?action=gemresults&actionType=easy&Gem_Type=Garnet-Pyrope&greater_less=&Total_Weight=&inventory_number=&submit=Find+All+Matches

 

[kcoursolle]

A well-cut garnet looks so much better than a factory cut. Here is a nice well-cut garnet:
http://customgemstones.com/GARNET/ga782.htm

He can custom cut a garnet in pretty much any color, size, or shape. I would work on the setting and then figure out what type of stone will fit in it.

ETA: Here is a setting I loooove that has a bit of a vintage feeling. http://www.lussori.com/vera-wang-ring-candy-jewelry-collection-garnet-ring-gemstone.html

 

[JulieN]

http://com.pricescope.com/photos/martin_designsart_cut_gems/picture1443.aspx

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Check out

www.jamesmeyerjewelry.com
www.calebmeyer.com

cheers--Sharon

 

[movie zombie]

kismet, i'm with you: i'd wear that ring!

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eta: check out some of richard homer's concave cut garnets at www.concavegems.com

 

[metro]

Update: I talked to my BF last night. He said the setting was from the early 1900''s and that''s what makes THIS ring so special to his GF. His GF wants a true vintage ring, not a new ring or a replica.

So I told him that if his GF loves the ring so much, then that''s the one she should have - and maybe she could a get the stone replaced with garnet.

However, if any of you know of any vintage garnet rings, send links my way!

THANKS!

 

[Kismet]

Here''s a few garnet rings listed on trocadero.com

From the 1920s

From the 1890s

From the 1940s

From the 1940s

Pre-1900

 

[shinythings]

Here''s a link to a pretty garnet from Vera Wang. I can''t remember where I got this hand pic.

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=99264

 

[metro]

Thanks for the links, Kismet! I sent that info. off to my friend so he can get an idea of what he can get for the price - and maybe there is a ring that catches his eye

Oh, la, la, Shineythings - that ring is beau-ti-ful!

Keep em coming!

 

[E B]

This one''s pretty (and only $200!):

Estate 10k yg Garnet Engagement Ring

 

[movie zombie]

http://www.trocadero.com/hda/items/518901/item518901.html

i like this one.

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[Pandora II]

If he''s buying a vintage garnet, it may well need a repolish as they are not as hard as sapphires or diamonds, she''ll also need to be careful with it. Personally I''d buy a new stone - there is a huge difference between well cut and commercial cut. It''s also worth remembering that good stones aren''t cheap.

I''m getting a tsavorite garnet e-ring, but I''m well aware that it needs tlc and an''t be worn 24/7 and may need repolishing in the future. I''ve had friend''s say - oh why not just buy another, it''s only garnet; as if it costs $10 a stone. You can easily spend pretty much the cost of a decent diamond or more for a good coloured stone, and a top quality ruby will be considerably more.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 2/9/2007 1:52:53 PM
Author: Pandora II
If he''s buying a vintage garnet, it may well need a repolish as they are not as hard as sapphires or diamonds, she''ll also need to be careful with it. Personally I''d buy a new stone - there is a huge difference between well cut and commercial cut. It''s also worth remembering that good stones aren''t cheap.

I''m getting a tsavorite garnet e-ring, but I''m well aware that it needs tlc and an''t be worn 24/7 and may need repolishing in the future. I''ve had friend''s say - oh why not just buy another, it''s only garnet; as if it costs $10 a stone. You can easily spend pretty much the cost of a decent diamond or more for a good coloured stone, and a top quality ruby will be considerably more.

That''s why I really really feel the need to educate myself before buying a colored stone. Cause I don''t want to get stuck with a poorly cut stone that I paid too much for. And a quality stone and cut will cost.

 

[movie zombie]

Date: 2/9/2007 1:52:53 PM
Author: Pandora II
If he''s buying a vintage garnet, it may well need a repolish as they are not as hard as sapphires or diamonds, she''ll also need to be careful with it. Personally I''d buy a new stone - there is a huge difference between well cut and commercial cut. It''s also worth remembering that good stones aren''t cheap.

I''m getting a tsavorite garnet e-ring, but I''m well aware that it needs tlc and an''t be worn 24/7 and may need repolishing in the future. I''ve had friend''s say - oh why not just buy another, it''s only garnet; as if it costs $10 a stone. You can easily spend pretty much the cost of a decent diamond or more for a good coloured stone, and a top quality ruby will be considerably more.

yes, we spent more on my spessartite garnet than many [even here at priceescope] do on a diamond.....but then it is a world class spess. then there was the $$$$ for creating a setting for it.........

i too would get a new stone: there is red garnet and then there is red garnet. there is only so much repolishing a stone can do....if the stone wasn''t world class in the first place and been hard worn, the stone may actually need to be refaceted anyway.

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