Buying Settings Alone

[SearchInProgress]

I recently purchased a loose diamond, however was not really excited by any of the platinum settings the store had where I found the stone. I have a ballpark of what my girlfriend likes, and those settings just weren't it. I found one that I liked on Bluenile.com however the dont sell settings separately. Has anyone purchased a setting online separately? Any site recommendations that have similar prices to Bluenile.com?

I live and work with my girlfriend so going from store to store is quite difficult...fortunately she was out of town last weekend. Online is definitely the prefered method of selection. Thanks in advance.

 

[JulieN]

if you post the one from BN that you like, we could be able to find something similar, or you could have a custom made setting.

 

[SearchInProgress]

yeah, I guess that would help. Here are the two that I liked.

not sure exactly how to post links, but here is the address

Setting 1
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5737&page=1&col=2&row=2&pos=5&set_shape=

Setting 2
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=3805&page=1&col=2&row=3&pos=8&set_shape=

 

[sunkist]

Search, these are very pretty settings and very simple. I think probably any good jeweler could make this setting for you

If you want to buy online, search vendors. You''ll find a lot of online vendors here that get great reviews!

 

[JulieN]

I''m thinking the four prong Stuller Solstice, either the bombe shank or knife-edge shank, whichever you prefer. Any jeweler will be able to order for you.

 

[SearchInProgress]

so you just walk into a jewelry store with a picture of what you want and they make it or order it?

 

[SearchInProgress]

here is the diamond GIA report that came with the diamond...are their any limitations as to the setting I can get?

Meas: 5.46x5.33x4.05
Shape Square Modified Brilliant
Depth: 76%
Table: 75%
Girdle: Very Thing to Thick
Culet: None
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Clarity: VS2
Color: E
Flourescence: None

 

[JulieN]

No, princess goes into a lot of settings. The Vatche x-prong is popular... For "name" designers, Pearlman's carries many lines.

Vatche, round shank, round stone: http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/803-b.gif
round stone, knife-edge shank http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/808-b.jpg
princess stone, tapered shank, side stones http://www.dvatche.com/large_rings/images/240-a.jpg

However, you need to make sure that "very thin" girdle is not in danger in chipping (not near the corners). If I were a jeweler, I would not want to risk setting that stone unless I sold it.

May I ask how much you paid for your stone?

 

[SearchInProgress]

5900 is what I paid.

 

[JulieN]

www.jamesallen.com might sell settings, they carry lots of basic types. The photoshop job on the side views is not too good, but they have turned out beautiful rings that have been posted on PS.

 

[SearchInProgress]

so far the only places I have found that sell settings along only sell to jewelers.

 

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another question I have is about size...is it better to err on the high side or the low side? I know she is either a 4.5 or a 5.....would like to err on the side thats easiest to correct.

 

[JulieN]

Have the jeweler who sold you the stone order the setting?

Half a size either way should be fine. Maybe get the five, since if it''s too big, she can wear it on her right hand or a middle finger, but if it''s too small...she won''t be able to wear it.

 

[sunkist]

Ya, if you liked the jeweler who sold you the stone, I''d see if they''d order a Stuller solstice setting for you. They''ll be more likely to cover the stone insurance wise while they''re setting it.

 

[SearchInProgress]

yeah...looks like I am am going to have to have them order it since apparently there aren''t any easily found online resources. I do thank you for your time though. Its appreciated.

 

[JulieN]

you might want to consider V tipped prongs to protect the corners from impact.

 

[SearchInProgress]

can you explain? Maybe show an example?

 

[JulieN]

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/4-Prong--Tiffany--Style-for-Princess_756.htm

there''s a v shaped prong around each corner

 

[SearchInProgress]

thats actually a pretty nice setting....and you can order it separately. wish the pictures were a bit better. is that an indentation on the top view of the ring?

 

[JulieN]

No, WF does not sell their rings separately. The indentation? it does sort of come together right where the head connects to the shank (if it''s anything like the standard Stuller Tiffanies, it''s not really noticeable in real life.)

But you could add this to it http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-2371023.htm