Where to source small accent diamonds? (5 to 10 pointers)

[arjunajane]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy some small but well cut accent diamons for a project I''m doing.
I don''t mind if they are modern or old cut, would likely prefer old cut but equally happy with modern.

I only need two or so, in about 5 or ten pointers, maybe 15 tops. I have done a cursory search of WF and GOG but no dice.

Any good suggestions? I''m also open to ebay finds if anyone''s up for the hunt.

Many thanks in advance
AJ.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Generally the jeweler doing the project sources the stones. They''d likely be able to buy them for less than you would anyway.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/16/2009 9:12:10 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Generally the jeweler doing the project sources the stones. They''d likely be able to buy them for less than you would anyway.

Hi DS. Yeah I realize that, however she lives in Thailand and only works in CS (from what I''ve seen).
I''m sure she can source them, but I am picky about my diamond cuts.

 

[poshpepper]

I have never personally bought from any of these vendors, but here are some that sell small diamonds:

http://www.africagems.com/small-diamond.html

http://www.erosgems.com/productlist.aspx?session=98478&s=diamond*melee

This maybe the same site as above: http://www.gemsforu.com/axproducts.aspx?gi=1&s=melee

http://www.indygem.com/productsservices_loosediamonds_rounds.htm


HTH

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/16/2009 1:11:43 PM
Author: poshpepper
I have never personally bought from any of these vendors, but here are some that sell small diamonds:

http://www.africagems.com/small-diamond.html

http://www.erosgems.com/productlist.aspx?session=98478&s=diamond*melee

This maybe the same site as above: http://www.gemsforu.com/axproducts.aspx?gi=1&s=melee

http://www.indygem.com/productsservices_loosediamonds_rounds.htm


HTH

Thanks poshpepper, I will look into those.

I Think I am going to see if I can source some vintage stones in that size.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 1/16/2009 9:33:43 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 1/16/2009 9:12:10 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Generally the jeweler doing the project sources the stones. They''d likely be able to buy them for less than you would anyway.

Hi DS. Yeah I realize that, however she lives in Thailand and only works in CS (from what I''ve seen).
I''m sure she can source them, but I am picky about my diamond cuts.

Are you working with Sally???????

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/16/2009 10:06:57 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 1/16/2009 9:33:43 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 1/16/2009 9:12:10 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Generally the jeweler doing the project sources the stones. They'd likely be able to buy them for less than you would anyway.

Hi DS. Yeah I realize that, however she lives in Thailand and only works in CS (from what I've seen).
I'm sure she can source them, but I am picky about my diamond cuts.

Are you working with Sally???????

Yep.
Correction - she can definately source diamonds, but I'm being a bit picky

 

[Resonance.Of.Life]

Well, if you really want some old cuts... I believe JBEG can source some OEC melee

However I think they can only source it in parcels...

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/16/2009 11:50:22 PM
Author: Resonance.Of.Life
Well, if you really want some old cuts... I believe JBEG can source some OEC melee

However I think they can only source it in parcels...

Hello, thankyou yes I have since touched base with Grace.

 

[:)]

Hey AJ - if JBEG doesn''t work out for old cut, try Wink (for the modern)

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/17/2009 3:14:45 AM
Author:
Hey AJ - if JBEG doesn''t work out for old cut, try Wink (for the modern)

Good suggestion, thankyou.
I have found a matched pair of 14 point ideal cuts on ebay (for a good price), but seeing as my centre stone is an umbalite garnet (and not a diamond), I''m not sure if ideal cuts will overshadow it..?

Ah well, we will see.

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 1/17/2009 5:19:36 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 1/17/2009 3:14:45 AM

Author:

Hey AJ - if JBEG doesn''t work out for old cut, try Wink (for the modern)

Good suggestion, thankyou.

I have found a matched pair of 14 point ideal cuts on ebay (for a good price), but seeing as my centre stone is an umbalite garnet (and not a diamond), I''m not sure if ideal cuts will overshadow it..?


Ah well, we will see.

I am going to ask the age old question, are you sure they are "ideal"? I''ve noticed a lot of ebay sellers calling things ideal which are not really ideal...