setting for cheapy cs

[agapitor]

I would now like to set my cheapy ebay purchase on a Daniel M setting. I don't want to spend too much on the setting since the stone itself was very inexpensive so I'm opting for a silver setting. I really like this http://www.etsy.com/transaction/33810244 which is actually owned by cemrn.

In order to lower the setting cost further, I think white sapphire would be used for the baguettes instead of diamonds? But not sure where to get them. Any suggestions? How do I determine what size to order? My round sapphire is measured at 9.8x5.4 mm. thanks for your help as usual.

 

[AustenNut]

As far as I know, you send your stone to Daniel M, and he will make the setting and set it for you, sending it back to you as a finished product. That, at least, is what I'm doing with him right now for a different pendant. Basically, Daniel would be the one to figure out what's size setting you would need.

I don't know how much white sapphire baguettes cost, or how easy it is to find them. I was talking to my local jeweler to see what it would cost to add a 17pt baguette to a setting we were discussing. I think the baguette alone was about $350 or so. So be careful with what you add. Though come to think of it, I wonder if there are any zircon baguettes? That would [probably] provide a similar fire to diamonds, and since it's a pendant, you don't have to worry about the same durability issues that a ring would have.

 

[agapitor]

As far as I know, you send your stone to Daniel M, and he will make the setting and set it for you, sending it back to you as a finished product. That, at least, is what I'm doing with him right now for a different pendant. Basically, Daniel would be the one to figure out what's size setting you would need.

I don't know how much white sapphire baguettes cost, or how easy it is to find them. I was talking to my local jeweler to see what it would cost to add a 17pt baguette to a setting we were discussing. I think the baguette alone was about $350 or so. So be careful with what you add. Though come to think of it, I wonder if there are any zircon baguettes? That would [probably] provide a similar fire to diamonds, and since it's a pendant, you don't have to worry about the same durability issues that a ring would have.

thanks Austennut. I've emailed DanielM to inquire about the possibility of white sapphires. BTW I am actually getting a ring made.

 

[Largosmom]

It may be tough to find pairs of smaller side stones, I'd let Daniel suggest what he may be able to obtain. Options could include sapphires, zircons, or some other clear/white stone. If I understand it, he's also a lapidary and may be able to offer something from rough if he has it.

Laura

 

[agapitor]

It may be tough to find pairs of smaller side stones, I'd let Daniel suggest what he may be able to obtain. Options could include sapphires, zircons, or some other clear/white stone. If I understand it, he's also a lapidary and may be able to offer something from rough if he has it.

Laura

thanks Largosmom. I didn't realize that Daniel is also a lapidary. I'll certainly ask him for other options.

 

[Largosmom]

I am not positive, but I think someone recently said that he cut a stone for them.