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What can I expect if I set a maul jewelry store setting with a GOG diamond?

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Hello! My girlfriend likes a particular ring that she found in a mall jewelry store. The only other place I''ve found something similar is Blue Nile, I know she loves that one also and it''s something I am considering. I am currently talking to GOG about getting it custom made by them, but I''m afraid it''s going to be out of my price range without financing though I will hopefully get some details tomorrow.

So here is my question: If I did get the ring from Kay Jewelers at the mall and sent it to GOG and had them put either an H&A or Solasfera .5 into it, what kind of problems might I run in to? I know for one thing that ring (14kt white gold) has a 1/3ct stone now and the prongs setting is the kind that has to be cut out to be replaced. Will that be an issue? I''m also wondering if a quality diamond is going to look out of place with what they "call" H-I VS micro pave? Or am I looking problems with poor quality, IE breaking frequently or the white gold not holding the color very long? I appreciate your input, I''m trying to weigh a lot of things to get as close to my significant others perfect ring as I can without spending more than I can afford!
 
I personally would not let a maul jeweler set a stone. What does the setting look like, GOG might have something that fits the bill without going custom or maybe another vendor could set it like WF
 
I would say a setting from LOGR on eBay would be as good as a setting from Kay''s. Many over at the colored stone forum have settings form him and they are good quality.
 
do you have a trusted jeweler local? i did that and it was fine
 
I am not really too familiar with Kay's, and I've heard mixed opinions/reviews. Here's a thread that touches on all things "Kay" a bit. I don't know if it will give you a clear picture, but it might help. You can also search "Kay jeweler" on here, and get more threads.

As far as BN, it used to be they wouldn't sell any of their settings without a diamond (bought from them also). Recently I believe their policy has changed, and they will sell "some" without a stone, but it appears to be selective, so you'd need to call and ask about the particular one you are interested in.

If the GOG setting doesn't work out, and you go one of these routes, you are on the right track having GOG set the stone. That's the one thing you do want to do.
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Can you post of a picture of the setting (or of the BN setting) We''re pretty good about finding similar settings (unless it''s something truly unique).
 
I appreciate the input everyone! I do not have a picture of the Kay setting. It is not on their website and they were not open to me taking a picture in store. These are the 2 closest I could find.

Simon G

Blue Nile

I know my significant other likes the Blue Nile one also for sure, but they will not sell the setting alone. I have not showed her the Simon G one yet. I am going to a local B&M tonight to hopefully take a look in person. I also checked into getting the BN one replicated at GOG, but it''s looking like it will be quite a bit more expensive and I''m thinking out of my price range.
 
Hmmmm I would show Bill Pearlman the images and see what he comes up with.
He has worked with Jon before so their is no issue there.
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/
 
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