Seeking Antique Platinum Setting

[k_darling]

I saw this setting and totally fell for it.



Sadly, it's sold. Aside from stalking the JbEG website and scouring ebay, does anyone have any other suggestions for antique mounting sources? I want platinum, no pave or side stones, and nothing too flowery. My stone is a 7.92 x 7.72 x 4.73 mm transitional. Thanks!

 

[Circe]

Okay, sadly, I don't remember the poster's name, but somebody just recently got engaged with a setting practically identical to that - I know she's been active on the LIW board, so maybe post a shout-out there? Or check the SMTB sticky at the top of the page and you should see it before you go too far back ....

P.S. - I think that setting is absolutely beautiful!

 

[TC1987]

David Klass could make that, or actually, make one even nicer. I think this is current:
David Klass Wholesale Jewelry
607 S Hill St
Ste Ar1
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Neighborhood: Downtown
(213) 489-4569

 

[luvsdmb]

Check out www.HugoKohl.com and
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=8&id=23

 

[marymm]

This Bev K ring setting is reminiscent of the setting you're looking for... maybe you could work with Pearlman's and see if it is available without the pave?

http://www.topazery.com/antique-jewelry-item-rg2681.htm

 

[backwardsandinheels]

Junebug's looks a lot like that one too. I love the ribbon/tab prongs

 

[Hera]

Check out www.HugoKohl.com and
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=8&id=23

Yes, that is a very similar one on the antiqueengagementrings.com's page. The link above didn't go to the right one so I'll link it again:
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=2&id=22

You'll need to scroll down the page. It does have some diamonds on the sides but maybe they could tweak it a little for you.

That might be one of the most cost effective ways to go because it's not a totally custom job. If you go custom and you want a decent repro then the setting budget may need to be $2200-3000kish.

 

[k_darling]

Thanks everyone. I know that there are some good or great reproductions out there - and going custom is an option - but I'm really hoping to find an original antique setting. I think I'll just keep stalking ebay!

 

[Hera]

Oh, you want an authentic vintage setting! I would try contacting some of the larger antique jeweler sellers like Old World Diamonds and Lang's, maybe even Old Treasures on ebay because they sell a lot of jewelry.

It can take a loooooooong time searching on ebay for a setting like that and I would become more flexible on what you want. There just isn't that much vintage setting inventory out there!

 

[Christina...]

I didn't read all the responses but if they haven't been recommended yet you might check out Leigh Jay Nacht Inc.

 

[Riesz]

Gabriel and Co has some nice antique styles. Here's all of their antique rings but you can narrow the results even further by style and metal.
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/styles?category=ER&collection=Victorian

Here's one Gabriel style with nice engraving on the sides, similar to the ring you posted.
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7223W4JJJ

Unique Settings has some nice styles too. While I was hunting for my own engagement ring I found them.
http://www.uniquesettings.com/products/engagement_rings?ref=92

This one has some engraving on the sides in a wheat type pattern.
http://www.uniquesettings.com/products/show/2651


Good luck! I also love antique style jewellery and wanted that style for my engagement ring. Unfortunately it's not easy to find, even online. I ended up choosing a Gabriel ring. Hope you find something lovely