Sources for older mounts?

[reader]

I have a nice, .85 ct RB that throws a ton of fire, but is in a YG, Tiffany style mount. What I would prefer is to put the stone into a vintage piece. Any ideas of good places to look for empty settings?

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 9/14/2006 11:55:56 AM
Author:reader
I have a nice, .85 ct RB that throws a ton of fire, but is in a YG, Tiffany style mount. What I would prefer is to put the stone into a vintage piece. Any ideas of good places to look for empty settings?

I don''t know for sure, but fay cullen might be a good choice. I don''t like their diamond policies, but I *love* their settings! I think it''s www.faycullen.com and I would *think* she''d sell them without a stone.. but I don''t know.

 

[mrssalvo]

honestly, you might try and estate jeweler or even ebay for something like that. I think Blueroses purchased and antique mounting for around $250 off ebay for a stone she inherited and it turned out fabulous. You might also check out www.pearlmansjewelers.com Estate section. he's got some great antique mountings for a great prices. Fay Cullen has some gorgeous looking settings but her policies are not good ones IMO. You can read a fellow pricescopers very recent experience with her in this thread.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/experience-with-fay-cullen.49077/

 

[mrssalvo]

here''s a 1920''s ring on Pearlmans site for only $600....I have been thinking about buying it myself and putting a colored stone in it. He''s got a few others that might work for you.

link to settting

tem: 046EJ1 - A very pretty 1920''s circa diamond semi mount made in 18kt white gold with .25ct of single cut diamonds. Needs a 6mm center stone and is a 5 1/2
Price: $600.00

 

[mrssalvo]

this one isn''t exactly an antique but has a very antique look to it. it''s a tacori in plat..

link to ring

Item: 065CO1 - Ladies heavy platinum and baguette diamond engagement ring mounting by Tacori. The baguettes weigh .40ct total and the ring size is 6. Needs a 1.0ct ish center diamond. Great buy! Reg $2,950.00
Price: $1,200.00

 

[widget]

I'm always on the lookout for vintage mountings...have been for years...and I've discovered they are few and far between.

I suspect that nicer old mountings are usually re-set with a diamond/gemstone and sold.

You might watch for antique rings at such places as www.melsantiquejewelry.com , and hope to find one with an inexpensive centerstone you can replace with your diamond.

Otherwise, you'll probably have to with a reproduction....

widget

ETA: LOL...mrssalvo, you sure made a liar out of me!! That mounting at Pearlman's is GREAT!!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 9/14/2006 1:02:46 PM
Author: widget


ETA: LOL...mrssalvo, you sure made a liar out of me!! That mounting at Pearlman''s is GREAT!!!!

no, you''re right widget. they are few and far between that''s why the one at Pearlman''s is so appealing to me b/c it''s a real antique which is what I really want. I don''t want a repro. I''ve been toying with the idea of getting it and putting a blue sapphire in as the center stone.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 9/14/2006 1:02:46 PM
Author: widget
I''m always on the lookout for vintage mountings...have been for years...and I''ve discovered they are few and far between.

I suspect that nicer old mountings are usually re-set with a diamond/gemstone and sold.

You might watch for antique rings at such places as www.melsantiquejewelry.com , and hope to find one with an inexpensive centerstone you can replace with your diamond.

Otherwise, you''ll probably have to with a reproduction....

widget

ETA: LOL...mrssalvo, you sure made a liar out of me!! That mounting at Pearlman''s is GREAT!!!!

GREAT link mrs salvo!! and I just have to say - if any of you ever get and wear a diamond THIS big, then I''ll say without a doubt, too much bling!!! can you imagine if this was a diamond? lordy LOL

 

[mrssalvo]

Here''s another one that''s plat. for $450...

link to ring

Item: 048EJ1 - A 1950''s circa platinum engagement ring size 5 1/4. The ring is set with 4 single cut diamonds weighing .08ct. The ring needs a 3/4ct center diamond. Nice condition and buy.
Price: $450.00

 

[mrssalvo]

ok, not to threadjack but widget I just checked out that link and I want these earring settings

 

[reader]

Thank you for the links, and I LOVVVE those earrings!