Problems finding platinum

[djc6]

I bought a beautiful 1ct stone from Martin at USA Certed Diamonds, and am now looking to have it set. I am looking for a simple, solitaire, tiffany style setting. I''ve been to five different jewelers in my area (Cleveland, OH) and no one has anything like this!! *IF* they have platinum settings (two stores had none), the ones they do have are custom from their own designers. Only two stores showed me a catalog and were willing to order something, but in each instance a platinum setting added $700-$800 more to the cost versus the same white gold setting. Also, all the platinum settings I was shown looked really dull and grey. I really liked a $210 WG setting (which seems exceptionally cheap, worrysome even) and the same in platinum was about $1000.

I don''t like the fact that white gold yellows over time, but the settings I saw in WG where much shinier than the same setting in platinum. Also, no one had any idea about any S1 mix. How do I find good platinum in a B&M?

Thanks!

-David

 

[Kit]

Hi Djc6,

I recommend you check out this setting: Union Diamond 6-Prong Tiffany Knife Edge.

It is very affordable, as you can see, it is $350. I inquired about it, it is 950 platinum and the vendor has had good feedback on it. I then ordered one for myself and I can say, it appears well made and very shiny, not dull whatsoever. Also quite solid, with that weighty feel of platinum, which is what I wanted. It looks very close to the Tiffany classic setting with those lovely "scalloped" looking prongs set into the band, and a decent knife edge. I am quite pleased with it!

I think this vendor also sells a variety of other wg and plat settings you should check those out too.

 

[denverappraiser]

David,

Check out www.stuller.com. If you find someting that you like, note the model number and call up your favorite jeweler. Almost everyone in the country can buy from these guys.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[lmurden]

Quest Jewelers!

 

[djc6]

Date: 11/5/2005 11:33:58 PM
Author: denverappraiser

Thanks for the tip!! I remember seeing one of these Solstice settings in a store (in white gold) and liking it - good to know the same is available in Platinum (according to stuller.com). For anyone else, here are a couple pages on the setting from GOG''s website:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/stuller_pages.htm