trade sources for FIY matched pairs

[elmo]

I''d like some help directing my local jeweler to sources for carat-size fancy yellow matched pairs for sidestones. Martin Kirschenbaum is one good supplier we''re aware of. If you''ve had good experience with anyone else, would appreciate the reference, either post or PM. This is sort of a specialty item, i.e. I think I''m the only person who''s asked him this year about this

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[elmo]

Bump.

 

[eks6426]

You might try Diamonds by Lauren. They often have fancy yellow earrings on their site.

 

[valeria101]

Since there is a dearth of answers, maybe these two would be of some use.

Fancy color pairs

... if you meant 1 carat total these guys might just be it (90 pts, cut as a pair, FIY)

... if it was one carat each... it looks like you will have to ask around. There a larger pair on display here (~1.5cts each, FY).

Be it only for that large list of fancy yellows and their listing in the Pricescope roster, how about Scheiner? I haven''t looked to see if there might be a pair among their numerous yellows, but would bet they know by heart.

 

[diagem]

Kirshenbaum is good, why anyone else?

 

[diagem]

he has a pair for certain...

 

[elmo]

DiaGem - thanks...you're correct, am looking for trade sources not retail, not for myself directly but to refer my local guy to. I may expand to an online query later but wanted to give him first shot at this. I don't figure the retailers are too crazy about sharing sources but there are enough non-retail trade folks here that I think it's worth inquiring.

 

[diagem]

I can give you a hand full of names, but most likely they wont talk to you direct, i dont think they are even allowed to sell you direct.

I am afraid there is no shortcut, and even if there is, it wouldnt be to your advantage.

 

[elmo]

Didn''t mean to suggest/imply taking a shortcut - take my query at face value. I have a pretty good understanding of how this works.

 

[pricescope]

I second Val''s suggestion to look at Scheiner, they keep their own inventory of yellows, here is the # 800 320 9670.
What shape are you looking for Elmo?

 

[diagem]

Date: 3/16/2006 1:31:12 PM
Author: elmo
Didn''t mean to suggest/imply taking a shortcut - take my query at face value. I have a pretty good understanding of how this works.

Elmo, dont take it too harsh, it was no what i was implying....