Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire?

[Gayletmom]

Some of you have followed my ongoing search for an anniversary upgrade to a GOG AV cushion. I want a simple, 18k white gold (not plated) solitaire similar to BostonJeff's (maybe a platinum head?). I know everyone loves their platinum but I don't care for the way it patinas. I would also like two small eternities, shared prong or bead set style, about 1 carat each. I'd like to have them created by the same jeweler to make sure the eternities fit around the solitaire.

It doesn't seem like a complex project but I am particular about the prongs. I want delicate and hand crafted. I don't think that Leon is a good fit for me (he's been grumpy in the past about GOG AVs and I think I don't think he would be keen on WG) and I'm not sure who to go to next. It seems that the other well-regarded hand crafters are Mark Morrell, Maytal Hannah and Ocean Pearlman. The first two usually work in platinum-I'm not sure about Ocean Pearlman. Does anyone know if they will do white gold?

Any others that I am missing? Are there other vendors who do delicate prongs? Maybe Singlestone or JBEG?

 

[Resonance.Of.Life]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

JBEG and Singlestone both do really dainty claw prongs. I've seen both of their gorgeous pieces of art in person.

 

[WinkHPD]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

Some of you have followed my ongoing search for an anniversary upgrade to a GOG AV cushion. I want a simple, 18k white gold (not plated) solitaire similar to BostonJeff's (maybe a platinum head?). I know everyone loves their platinum but I don't care for the way it patinas. I would also like two small eternities, shared prong or bead set style, about 1 carat each. I'd like to have them created by the same jeweler to make sure the eternities fit around the solitaire.

It doesn't seem like a complex project but I am particular about the prongs. I want delicate and hand crafted. I don't think that Leon is a good fit for me (he's been grumpy in the past about GOG AVs and I think I don't think he would be keen on WG) and I'm not sure who to go to next. It seems that the other well-regarded hand crafters are Mark Morrell, Maytal Hannah and Ocean Pearlman. The first two usually work in platinum-I'm not sure about Ocean Pearlman. Does anyone know if they will do white gold?

Any others that I am missing? Are there other vendors who do delicate prongs? Maybe Singlestone or JBEG?

Any of those that you mention will probably do well for you. I do know that Ocean will be happy to work with you in white gold.

Wink

 

[arjunajane]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

Hi gayletmom, out of your list:

LM & MWM - only platinum.
Maytal Hannah & Ocean Pearlman - should be fine to do WG.
Singlestone & 23rd Street jewellers - should be fine, although prices can be a little higher, just compare.
JBeG - will be fine to do WG, although I understand work is cast, not hand made.

I just wanted to say, when you start contacting vendors for quotes, be sure of what you want when you say handmade - for example, JbEG CAD/cast their rings and handfinish them, and the prongs and rings in general are all very delicate and look nicely made.
Gypsy recently said that her ring from Ocean had a cast shank and a handmade halo.

So, if you want 100% handforged from start to finish, just be sure to ask that question. If you don't mind as long as the prongs are delicate, than you need not ask

I have also seen a number of people have good results with Daniel M of Etsy.

 

[wedge]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

MWM - only platinum

Not so. Mark might be willing to do a WG piece.

 

[katedrac]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

Victor Canera did my tenth anniversary upgrade. I know he strictly hand fabricates his pieces. You could give him a shot if you'd like. You won't be disappointed in the quality.

 

[Gayletmom]

Re: Which custom jeweler for handcrafted WG simple solitaire

Thanks to all of you for your recommendations and tips. That's exactly the info I was looking for-someone who had seen JBEG & Singlestone work, affirmation that Ocean Pearlman does WG, handmade prongs vs. shank and a couple of new names. Don't know what I would do without the knowledge base on PS! Much appreciated.