Where to find old cut melee diamonds to repair antiques?

[GemmaBella]

Hi! I am searching for a replacement oec diamond for an antique Victorian buckle ring I recently aquired. The ring is a fabulous antique piece in great condition from 1876. Unfortunately, the diamond popped out when I was cleaning it and I lost it! I was wondering if anyone had any good sources for Old European Cut melee?? The stone I am seeking would need to be around 1.8mm in size. Many thanks if anyone has ideas!

 

[MiniMinerva]

Maybe this could help?

Custom Shaped Old European Cut Diamonds - Gem Concepts

Exclusively refurbished Old European Cut diamonds per required sizes & requirements. The diamonds are chosen from old post-consumer diamonds salvaged from jewels purchased back in Europe. Each diamond is then re-formed to a balanced and attractive old world look and feel with their individual...

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I hope someday to create a piece that includes Yoram‘s gorgeous stones!

 

[mwilliamanderson]

I believe single cut melee are used for vintage settings. Here's a thread you might find helpful.

OEC setting: Single-cut melee vs Full-cut melee

I'm currently planning to have SK create a bright-set pave solitaire setting for an AVR. For my last two quote requests, he has replied that he "doesn't have low-colored single-cut melee," - this last time even after I specified that I don't mind a bit of contrast between the center stone (which...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Cerulean]

David Klass and Sako at Cicada jewelry both offer single cut and OEC melee

I’d also have the rest of the piece checked in case anything else is loose

 

[Rfisher]

if I wanted entertainment and the thrill of seeking - I’d check local jewelers who had their own in house benches - I’d want to see the little buggers in person to match/coordinate with the rest I have. Especially if it’s an OEC. i think it’s easier to match single cuts.

i dont think I’d spend time and money bringing in /sending back 1.8mm from vendors to see what I could find match. And probably the only ones you’d get to do this are ones you have a previous history with. Maybe a coin toss if they would.

easy button choice would be having the antique work proven vendor who was doing the setting work source and match it for me.

 

[GemmaBella]

Hi all,
Thanks for your suggestions!
I went with DavidJThomasJewelers on Etsy. I have worked with Dave before and when I reached out he found the perfect 1.8mm OEC diamond for my antique repair! I didn't expect him to find this oddball size so quickly, but he did.
When I get the chance to have the repair done, I will make sure they check the other two tiny (rubies) to make sure all is sound. I am relieved that my antique piece can be restored with a stone from its same time period (late 1800s).
Again, thanks for these suggestions!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Hi all,
Thanks for your suggestions!
I went with DavidJThomasJewelers on Etsy. I have worked with Dave before and when I reached out he found the perfect 1.8mm OEC diamond for my antique repair! I didn't expect him to find this oddball size so quickly, but he did.
When I get the chance to have the repair done, I will make sure they check the other two tiny (rubies) to make sure all is sound. I am relieved that my antique piece can be restored with a stone from its same time period (late 1800s).
Again, thanks for these suggestions!

a happy ending

May we see a picture please?

 

[GemmaBella]

Unfortunately, I don't have any great pics of it. I do have these....
One is the vendor photo and the other is on my hand.


Please excuse the green paraiba tourmaline that is resting loose on my hand - but that is the antique buckle ring on my finger before the stone fell out.