Where to find empty pendants for setting loose gems?

[affguy]

I have a few stones sitting in the safe that I'd like to set in a pendant for my wife for Christmas. Googling "empty 3-stone pendant" gets me nowhere, and "DIY pendants" just have build-your-own tools from the bigger jewelry sales stores. My stones are fairly standard sized ovals and I have to imagine I can find a blank sterling silver pendant that my local jeweler can set them in. Does anyone know of a wholesaler or distributor who might also sell to the public?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[marymm]

Browse Stuller (http://www.stuller.com/browse/mountings/neckwear) and Adwar (http://www.adwar.com/products/list) - if you find anything, your local jeweler can obtain pricing and order the item(s) for you.

You can also check Rio Grande (http://www.riogrande.com/category/findings-and-finished-jewelry/132/pendants/506) - and you you can buy directly from Rio Grande if there's something you like.

For an Internet or eBay search, try search terms like: pendant, setting, semi-mount, mount, mounting, finding, charm... I think Adwar actually organizes their pendant settings within the Charms category but I am not certain.

 

[affguy]

Thanks! I found almost exactly what I'm looking for here, except its for pear shaped stones and I need one for ovals. Still, this has me on the right track.