Date: 10/21/2008 12:21:32 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
That is a good point about the prongs being built up. I am keeping my fingers crossed that setting the stone will not be a ''costly'' adventure. Defeats the purpose....
Is it possible you can show a picture of it without the stone (the inside of the basket). Thanks!!!! It is a really beautiful and feminine setting, and it looks substantial in the gold work. I think the delicate pinkness of the stone matches the femininity of it. What is the carat weight of the kunzite if you don''t mind me asking?Date: 10/21/2008 3:21:09 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
I am racking my brain as to what to do.......... The diamonds not being upgraded really does not bug me, it is the fact that the prongs could stand to be longer. My stone is 9mm deep. I was told by a jeweler that people can get great prices on a gemstone especially in the carribean....but if the stone is cut too deep, you would be hard pressed to find a setting made for the depth of the stone. In essence, they would have to go the custom made route. I have a good feeling that my jeweler will a) not be willing to set the stone for various reasons or b) see $ signs and charge me oodles of $ to set the stone and build the prongs up...amongst anything else he may feel needs to be done........... I am all for making $$.... but I really don''t want to spend alot to have a few things done. I think I will email LOGR and see if they can advise concerning the prongs.......and possibly upgrading the diamonds.........
TL... if you get that setting, I really hope your tourmaline works out. It is a really cool setting for the price!!
I was thinking the color of the stone was very feminine and appropriate to the setting. It gives it a bit of a romantic, decoey, victorian feeling. The stone is over 5carats. I would usually not wear such a large/chunky stone...but I do think it is a nice enough stone that it should be mounted. I am very careful with my jewelry. I don''t wear certain pieces when I am working or doing errands, etc. This ring will be reserved for "date night" with the DH. TL... I will get a few pics of the setting without the stone later today. Time to go to my Zumba class....Date: 10/21/2008 5:03:57 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Is it possible you can show a picture of it without the stone (the inside of the basket). Thanks!!!! It is a really beautiful and feminine setting, and it looks substantial in the gold work. I think the delicate pinkness of the stone matches the femininity of it. What is the carat weight of the kunzite if you don''t mind me asking?Date: 10/21/2008 3:21:09 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
I am racking my brain as to what to do.......... The diamonds not being upgraded really does not bug me, it is the fact that the prongs could stand to be longer. My stone is 9mm deep. I was told by a jeweler that people can get great prices on a gemstone especially in the carribean....but if the stone is cut too deep, you would be hard pressed to find a setting made for the depth of the stone. In essence, they would have to go the custom made route. I have a good feeling that my jeweler will a) not be willing to set the stone for various reasons or b) see $ signs and charge me oodles of $ to set the stone and build the prongs up...amongst anything else he may feel needs to be done........... I am all for making $$.... but I really don''t want to spend alot to have a few things done. I think I will email LOGR and see if they can advise concerning the prongs.......and possibly upgrading the diamonds.........
TL... if you get that setting, I really hope your tourmaline works out. It is a really cool setting for the price!!
Wow! What a great deal!Date: 10/22/2008 3:34:48 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
and guess what? I took it to a jeweler and he said he is going to make it work. He really didn''t think it would be a problem. The prongs didn''t even need gold added to them. He has been a benchman for over 30 years...so I feel like I am in good hands. He owns his own business.... and works alone ...so I know that he is doing the work. I won''t have it back until the 20th of November, but that is o.k. He is only charging me $30 to make some ''seats'' in the prongs, open up the setting a little bit and set the stone! WOOHOO!
.... I still have not heard back from LOGR though.... ??
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