Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this one?

[Tourmaline]

This may be a little crazy, but I am feeling as if my ring setting is a little more modern and "blingy" than I would like. I really wanted it, but now I am considering having it reset as a solitaire in gold without any other stones. I would like to ask you all if there is a particular designer who you think could make me a classic ring setting similar to this one. My diamond is 11.5mm (5.01ct), round. These are not my photos (I found them online), but this is the style I am considering (though I wouldn't want the shank to be quite as wide right next to the stone). Any ideas? Thanks in advance!











This, by the way, is what my ring looks like now:

 

[sparkle45]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

Looks like you could start with Old World Diamond, as they did Ganesha's RG beauty: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/2-82ct-oec-in-rose-gold-8-prong-setting-t196062.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/2-82ct-oec-in-rose-gold-8-prong-setting-t196062.html[/URL]

Good luck! I think the smoother lines of this setting will look MARVELOUS with your amazing stone!

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

Looks like you could start with Old World Diamond, as they did Ganesha's RG beauty: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/2-82ct-oec-in-rose-gold-8-prong-setting-t196062.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/2-82ct-oec-in-rose-gold-8-prong-setting-t196062.html[/URL]

Good luck! I think the smoother lines of this setting will look MARVELOUS with your amazing stone!

Thank you!!

 

[luvsdmb]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/SignatureSettingsPortfolio/Plain-and-Pave-Solitaires/The-Alexandra-8-prong/29683186_J74zWF#!i=2541374635&k=rB5nkRM

I personally would do this setting in a white gold metal.

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/SignatureSettingsPortfolio/Plain-and-Pave-Solitaires/The-Alexandra-8-prong/29683186_J74zWF#!i=2541374635&k=rB5nkRM

I personally would do this setting in a white gold metal.

I was leaning toward this style for a long while, but I feel this setting needs to be yellow or rose gold, and if I'm going to go with platinum, I lean toward the other (Edwardian-ish, but without melee) style. Platinum is very dense, and it would be very clunky in a setting like this. I have heard some input that unplated white gold adds a bit of color to a diamond, and I am not into plated metal.

 

[WinkHPD]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/SignatureSettingsPortfolio/Plain-and-Pave-Solitaires/The-Alexandra-8-prong/29683186_J74zWF#!i=2541374635&k=rB5nkRM

I personally would do this setting in a white gold metal.

I was leaning toward this style for a long while, but I feel this setting needs to be yellow or rose gold, and if I'm going to go with platinum, I lean toward the other (Edwardian-ish, but without melee) style. Platinum is very dense, and it would be very clunky in a setting like this. I have heard some input that unplated white gold adds a bit of color to a diamond, and I am not into plated metal.

Then you may wish to use 18kt white gold. There are some very white 18kt white gold alloys.

Personally though, I think that yellow or rose gold would add to the older style look that you are seeking.

Wink

 

[Cluless]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

Oh have you considered the Bella setting? The halo seems very delicate and I think I would show case your stone beautifully, just a thought

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Mountings/Bella-Mounting/30519061_B7zs9G#!i=2632431175&k=Ptbvz9x

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

Thanks, but I very specifically want a setting with no melee.

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

I am not into plated metal[/color].

Then you may wish to use 18kt white gold. There are some very white 18kt white gold alloys.

Personally though, I think that yellow or rose gold would add to the older style look that you are seeking.

Wink

Thanks, Wink! I have changed my mind so many times! A bunch of people have chimed in that colored metals do add to the color of a diamond, and I was wanting to accentuate the yellow, but that might get old to me. I do love it when I am outside in the shade (or near a window) and my diamond faces up white. At this point I am wanting a setting like Missy's (with some different features in the basket). There's a thread about it...

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/question-for-missy-and-others-with-l-color-diamonds.198870/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/question-for-missy-and-others-with-l-color-diamonds.198870/[/URL]

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

He doesn't do vintagey milgrain styles, but he does amazing metal work that would translate REALLY well to what you want for this setting, so I will throw Mark Morrell out as a possibility. http://www.mwmjewelry.com/

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

He doesn't do vintagey milgrain styles, but he does amazing metal work that would translate REALLY well to what you want for this setting, so I will throw Mark Morrell out as a possibility. http://www.mwmjewelry.com/

Thank you so much, Gypsy! It's great to hear from you. I just spent a while looking at his site, and his work is a bit more modern-feeling to me than I want.

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

I hope you find the setting that makes you happy. I for one, LOVE the setting you have now. It is so elegantly perfect for your 5ct beauty. If I ever get a stone that size, I am going to ask you for your setting!

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

He doesn't do vintagey milgrain styles, but he does amazing metal work that would translate REALLY well to what you want for this setting, so I will throw Mark Morrell out as a possibility. http://www.mwmjewelry.com/

Thank you so much, Gypsy! It's great to hear from you. I just spent a while looking at his site, and his work is a bit more modern-feeling to me than I want.

Yes. I know that. That doesn't mean he can't do exactly what you want. That's why it's called custom.

 

[Tourmaline]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this

I hope you find the setting that makes you happy. I for one, LOVE the setting you have now. It is so elegantly perfect for your 5ct beauty. If I ever get a stone that size, I am going to ask you for your setting!

Aww, thanks! In some lighting conditions, I love it.

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

Re: Who could make a Victorian claw crown setting like this