Setting for Opals

[autumngems]

My daughter wants a pendant with one of my opals here, the ovals are 7x5 and I haven't measured the Pear/Triangle but it is deep, she wants a bezel setting in either 14KTYG or Platinum (doesn't want WG as it turns). Does anyone know who can make a decent bezel pendant without breaking the bank?

 

[Dancing Fire]

From Wink at HPD...

Thanks to HPD for making this custom PT setting...

for my wife's crystal Opal. The crystal Opal is 9.6mm X 7mm X 2mm (.86ct) from Black Opal Direct surrounded by 16 F/G VS 5 point HPD Lux H&A melees. This is my wife's belated BD gift, b/c of the virus it took a month to get here from Auz...:o. This is my first colored stone purchase and Wink...

www.pricescope.com

 

[MollyMalone]

I've not purchased anything from her, but I think the photos of bezeled gems fabricated by Stephanie of Metallcious reflect a mastery of bezeling, e.g.,

Ethiopian Opal Necklace, Sterling Silver Opal Necklace, Bezel Necklace Solitaire Necklace October Birthstone Necklace for Her, Wrought - Etsy

This gorgeous ethiopian opal necklace is bezel set into my recycled sterling silver Wrought setting, with a beaded detail all around the bezel. A 7mm Ethiopian opal is bezel set and the piece is oxidized to bring out the details, then given a high polish. This necklace is stunning and slides on a

www.etsy.com

and her prices seem reasonable.

More importantly, @katharath was a repeat customer and raved about the quality of the bezelwork in the jewelry she received, e.g.,

Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us

Re: Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us NKOTB I love the colour of your purple garnet. :love:

www.pricescope.com

Metalicious/Stephanie has been on etsy since (I think) its earliest years,

metalicious - Etsy

Shop Handmade Gemstone Jewelry and Unique Engagement Rings by metalicious located in New York, United States. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

www.etsy.com

and she also has a website

Unique Handmade Jewelry | Sustainable & Ethical | Metalicious

Metalicious is your go-to destination for unique handmade jewelry. Made from recycled materials and sustainably sourced gems, treat yourself or a loved one.

metalicious.com

with photos of other pieces that could help you-your daughter decide whether she's someone whom you might like to commission. Her pieces can be kinda offbeat/"funky," but you might be wanting something that's very traditional.