whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset stones

[amertrine]

I want one of those wire ring things that can hold a loose stone so you can see what it would look like in a ring/on your hand. But I have no idea what its called? I'm sure I'm being thick.... also where do I get one???

 

[melave]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

hi

i got my cheapy ones on ebay. They do the job though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Gold-adjustable-Ring-diamond-gem-stone-holder-Tweezer-/390306117152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae00eb620

 

[chrono]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

Diamond or gemstone holder. The safest (best) ones to use are the gemstone tweezers though, preferably the coated type to prevent slipping. Sure, you can't "wear" the stone like the ring variety but you can place it over your finger for a realistic feel/look.

 

[amertrine]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

thats the thing thanks!

any European sellers?

 

[chrono]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

PLEASE be very careful when using these on coloured gemstones as they can scratch softer stones. They are perfectly fine for the more durable diamonds but have been known to nick garnets and even spinels, when you attempt to use them to pick up/hold the stones.

 

[Deia]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

I have on of those retractable stone holders and I chipped a stone BIG time using it. Thank god it was just a CZ but now I don't use it anymore after that!

 

[Pandora II]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

I won't let those things anywhere near my stones. Far too dangerous. IIRC, Harriet chipped an amazing red spinel with one.


Proper gem tweezers are the best - I don't even recommend the self-locking ones as they make it very easy to ping stones across the room.

 

[T L]

Re: whats it called: temp ring setting thingy for unset ston

PLEASE be very careful when using these on coloured gemstones as they can scratch softer stones. They are perfectly fine for the more durable diamonds but have been known to nick garnets and even spinels, when you attempt to use them to pick up/hold the stones.

And if not placed just right in the holder, it can become a "gemstone cannon."