soft stones and square cuts, a problem?

[sundragon]

Hi All,
I think I may have a problem I never anticipated. I was all set to have Knox mount a stone (pink Tourmaline, square cut) for me when I was informed that "soft stones and square cuts are a no, no in white gold." They could only do it in platinum. I am sure I have seen Tourmalines in white gold on PS. Am I hallucinating? What gives? Have any of you had this problem? What''s to do? I need advice. Sundragon

 

[Richard M.]

Are you sure that''s the whole story? Square tourmalines are set in white gold all the time. There must be some other reason.

Richard M.

 

[Harriet]

Does the metal used depend on a stone''s hardness?

 

[innerkitten]

Is it perhaps that they don''t want to take blame if it should break for some reason? I had a jeweler say to me that he would not set a stone he did not source himself unless it was a sapphire or diamond due to hardness of the stone.
Maybe you should try another jeweler?

 

[sundragon]

I think all of you are right. Today I think I will take the stone and some pics of the setting I like to a jeweler here in town and see how I fare. Thanks to all for letting me vent. Sundragon