Where can I find this finding?

[karpouzi]

I don''t even know what it''s called! You know, the little springloaded ring that clamps onto a stone so that you can try it on. Like the one holding the spinel here:

What is it called and where can I buy one cheaply?

 

[FrekeChild]

Not sure what it''s called, but I know that Barry Bridgestock knows. I imagine you can get them on ebay, or from gemstone supply stores.

However, I would warn you that gemstones have gotten chipped from those before. So if you''re going to use them, I would use extreme caution.

 

[1001smiles]

I don''t have this, so I can''t speak on quality, but here''s one on e-bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230440999867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[karpouzi]

Thanks!

 

[cellentani]

RioGrande carries them: http://www.riogrande.com/MemberArea/ProductPage.aspx?assetname=400336&page=GRID&category%7ccategory_root%7c100=Jewelry+Display&category%7ccat_100%7c136=Gemstone+Displays

Just be careful when putting your stone in.

 

[T L]

Date: 2/26/2010 8:42:24 PM
Author: cellentani
RioGrande carries them: http://www.riogrande.com/MemberArea/ProductPage.aspx?assetname=400336&page=GRID&category%7ccategory_root%7c100=Jewelry+Display&category%7ccat_100%7c136=Gemstone+Displays

Just be careful when putting your stone in.

I third that caution. These put a lot of pressure on the stone, and if it pops, it can easily chip or scratch.

 

[chrono]

Another one here who cautions their usage. I think there is a different type (a couple wires on a "stick") that is a stone holder which applies less pressure if you don''t feel comfortable handling tweezers.

 

[T L]

Correct,
The stick ones apply less pressure, but you still need to exercise caution with those as well, since the stone can easily pop out of it.