Hi everyone,
I''ve been lurking for a couple weeks and found this site so helpful - now I''m running into some issues. I have three stones from my mother that I''d like to use to make a three stone ering: two .33s and a 1.01 center stone (they match). I really like the trellis and "truffle" three stone settings. The problem is that I can''t seem to find a reputable/reliable place to buy the setting without the sidestones already in it. I priced a similar setting at a local jeweler for about $750 in white gold, which is about what I think is reasonable to pay for the plain gold setting (is that right?)
Are there other places out there that will work with people who already have stones for that price range? It doesn''t seem like I should have to go thru the expense/hassle of having something custom done when its such a standard design, but maybe I''m wrong.
I''m also interested in any ideas for other three stone designs that would work for these size stones with a simple, graceful look and a reasonably low profile.
Thanks so much!
I''ve been lurking for a couple weeks and found this site so helpful - now I''m running into some issues. I have three stones from my mother that I''d like to use to make a three stone ering: two .33s and a 1.01 center stone (they match). I really like the trellis and "truffle" three stone settings. The problem is that I can''t seem to find a reputable/reliable place to buy the setting without the sidestones already in it. I priced a similar setting at a local jeweler for about $750 in white gold, which is about what I think is reasonable to pay for the plain gold setting (is that right?)
Are there other places out there that will work with people who already have stones for that price range? It doesn''t seem like I should have to go thru the expense/hassle of having something custom done when its such a standard design, but maybe I''m wrong.
I''m also interested in any ideas for other three stone designs that would work for these size stones with a simple, graceful look and a reasonably low profile.
Thanks so much!