Ruby & Diamond Cross

[Man7900]

Hello Everyone,

My first posting!

This ruby & diamond cross is a gift for my wife. I worked on the design with the help of an overseas jeweler and finaly came with this deisgn.

http://www.israel-diamonds.com/Product/Pendant/sg/33633.aspx

Please tell what should I be looking for and what is your opinion design and price wise. I picked the stones from their calibrated gems section.

Thank you

 

[Man7900]

Help!! Any advise on this cross is appreciated!

Date: 1/27/2009 11:42:32 PM
Author:Man7900
Hello Everyone,

My first posting!

This ruby & diamond cross is a gift for my wife. I worked on the design with the help of an overseas jeweler and finaly came with this deisgn.

http://www.israel-diamonds.com/Product/Pendant/sg/33633.aspx

Please tell what should I be looking for and what is your opinion design and price wise. I picked the stones from their calibrated gems section.

Thank you

 

[Kismet]

I like the design very much but the price does seem somewhat high for the carat weight of the gemstones. Have you checked prices with any other vendors?

 

[Man7900]

Thank you Kismet.
I was not able to find the calibrated gems anywhere else yet.

Currently I have :
5 Diamonds .17ct each total .85ct E/F VVS Priced at $169 ea X 5 = $845 USD
+ 6 Rubies .17 each total 1.02 Burmese high quality Priced at $ 61.50 ea X 6 = $369 USD

Total gems cost is $ 1,214. I think that they are charging me for the design and 3g of gold $ 1,431!


For similar cross & gems quality, I was quoted by other ''online retailers'' over $4,800 to 5,250 USD!

The only crosses I was able to find:

http://graciousrose.com/ruby-diamond-cross-p-597.html


http://www.mulloysjewelry.com/18kw-041ct-ruby-048-diamond-cross-pendant/208.html

Tried most of the gems trades posted in the forum and still looking!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It looks very pretty! I think the price is okay, too. Here is a cross with all princess diamonds at 1.10 carats and it is $1950. So I''d think your price is fair.

http://www.thefacetscollection.com/item.cfm?item_id=1953

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Your cross looks very nice in the picture. Here is a "branded" piece; less carat weight and costlier...(pretty tho!)

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/damiani-jewelry/necklaces/07F3/

cheers--Sharon

 

[Man7900]

Thx.
Facets do have the highest cut & color diamond crosses so far & looks nice.
On my cross, I tried to reduce the metal/prongs appearance. I only want the diamonds and rubies appearance if possible.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am sure she will be thrilled! The rubies are a beautiful red!

 

[Man7900]

Date: 1/29/2009 10:10:13 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Your cross looks very nice in the picture. Here is a ''branded'' piece; less carat weight and costlier...(pretty tho!)

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/damiani-jewelry/necklaces/07F3/

cheers--Sharon

Thx Sharon.
Pearlman crosses are nice, very nice but as you stated, very costly given the carat weight!

 

[Man7900]

Date: 1/29/2009 11:07:29 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I am sure she will be thrilled! The rubies are a beautiful red!

I hope so, I am hoping the seller is going to deliver what they are promissing.