Wrap-Style Enhancer Setting for Solitaire

[1a2s3d4f]

Hi everyone,

I am new here, and I hope I posted this in the right location. I am looking for and solitaire enhancer setting (the one with 2 stones), I already have a stones. I would like to know where can I buy the setting. The e-ring is 1ct and the 2 stone for the enhancer is 0.23 ct.

I did a research and found http://www.lovespromiserings.com carry something but I am not sure how is there services. If you guy have better suggestion please let me know.

Thanks

 

[motownmama]

ask Whiteflash to make it for you

 

[1a2s3d4f]

ask Whiteflash to make it for you

Hi I would like to know where do we find Whiteflash.

Thanks

 

[04diamond<3]

ask Whiteflash to make it for you

Hi I would like to know where do we find Whiteflash.

Thanks

http://www.whiteflash.com/

 

[Roxy]

ask Whiteflash to make it for you

Hi I would like to know where do we find Whiteflash.

Thanks

http://www.whiteflash.com/

How exciting, that's an excellent idea! Take a look at their Gallery of completed rings on their website. You can also do a search of "Whiteflash" here on the Pricescope website (there's a "search" box in the upper right hand corner) & find members who have purchased rings from them, including pictures & details.

When you contact them make sure to let them know that you have the stones already so they can guide you through the best option. They may not offer to do a custom design, but probably have something that will work perfectly for you.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I really think you just need a local bench jeweler for this project. I would recommend WhiteFlash if you were buying your diamonds from them, but you'd have to send the e-ring to them for them to make the enhancer work, which doesn't seem worth it for a small job like this. Choose a fine jeweler in your area and go ask them.

Have you considered just having all three diamonds set in a three stone ring? I honestly think that would work a lot better.

 

[TC1987]

Stuller.com or other companies that manufacture settings or "findings" may offer enhancer mountings that meet your needs. Adwar, Overnight Mountings, Southeastern Settings, etc. They might be called wrap, enhancer, guard. Almost any jeweler can put together something like this one, in whatever metal you want. Or as some people said, just have all three stones mounted as a 3-stone and then she can use whatever wedding band she likes.

 

[Roxy]

I really think you just need a local bench jeweler for this project. I would recommend WhiteFlash if you were buying your diamonds from them, but you'd have to send the e-ring to them for them to make the enhancer work, which doesn't seem worth it for a small job like this. Choose a fine jeweler in your area and go ask them.

Have you considered just having all three diamonds set in a three stone ring? I honestly think that would work a lot better.

Stuller.com or other companies that manufacture settings or "findings" may offer enhancer mountings that meet your needs. Adwar, Overnight Mountings, Southeastern Settings, etc. They might be called wrap, enhancer, guard. Almost any jeweler can put together something like this one, in whatever metal you want. Or as some people said, just have all three stones mounted as a 3-stone and then she can use whatever wedding band she likes.

DS and TC this is Bliss's new solitaire with what appears to be a ring enhancer. It's absolutely beautiful! I know this is larger than what the OP is working with, but the design made me catch my breath so I wanted to share it.

I thought it would be a neat blend of what you're both suggesting - the look of a 3 stone ring with the flexibility of wearing the solitaire by itself and/or switching out the center stone (eg, colored stones) depending on your mood (or the color of your outfit ).

Just another idea for the OP ... you can never have too many options.

 

[1a2s3d4f]

I really think you just need a local bench jeweler for this project. I would recommend WhiteFlash if you were buying your diamonds from them, but you'd have to send the e-ring to them for them to make the enhancer work, which doesn't seem worth it for a small job like this. Choose a fine jeweler in your area and go ask them.

Have you considered just having all three diamonds set in a three stone ring? I honestly think that would work a lot better.

Stuller.com or other companies that manufacture settings or "findings" may offer enhancer mountings that meet your needs. Adwar, Overnight Mountings, Southeastern Settings, etc. They might be called wrap, enhancer, guard. Almost any jeweler can put together something like this one, in whatever metal you want. Or as some people said, just have all three stones mounted as a 3-stone and then she can use whatever wedding band she likes.

DS and TC this is Bliss's new solitaire with what appears to be a ring enhancer. It's absolutely beautiful! I know this is larger than what the OP is working with, but the design made me catch my breath so I wanted to share it.

I thought it would be a neat blend of what you're both suggesting - the look of a 3 stone ring with the flexibility of wearing the solitaire by itself and/or switching out the center stone (eg, colored stones) depending on your mood (or the color of your outfit ).

Just another idea for the OP ... you can never have too many options.

Wow those are beautiful ring. the ring on the picture is exactly what i am looking for. I look at Stuller.com and they do have them. However, I was unable to buy them. They don't even show the price for the ring. Please advice.

Thanks

 

[milton333]

I don't believe that Stuller sells direct to the public, but virtually all local jewelers have access to Stuller. Just find a jeweler in your area and ask if they can get you a Stuller enhancer/wrap/guard for a solitaire.

 

[Roxy]

I don't believe that Stuller sells direct to the public, but virtually all local jewelers have access to Stuller. Just find a jeweler in your area and ask if they can get you a Stuller enhancer/wrap/guard for a solitaire.

Milton: Thank you for that info! That's very helpful.

1a2s3d4f: You can print a copy of the picture (or pictures) of the enhancers that you like from this thread and from the Stuller website (make sure to note any model #'s or anything that you see on the website that is listed with the pictures). Then, as Milton333 suggests, call around to your local jewelers and ask them if they carry Stuller rings and/or can get a "Stuller enhancer/wrap/guard" for your solitaire. Let them know that you already have the side stones that you think you'd like to use.

Once you find a jeweler that can provide a Stuller ring, make an appointment with them and show them the pictures of Stuller designs that you've printed off. It's usually best to make an appt so that you can get individual help from them, and hopefully if they carry Stuller in-house, you can even try some of their inventory with your solitaire.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That Stuller enhancer seems to already have the diamonds in it. It may require you to have one custom made since you already have the diamonds. That might be best to fit your solitaire anyway.

 

[1a2s3d4f]

That Stuller enhancer seems to already have the diamonds in it. It may require you to have one custom made since you already have the diamonds. That might be best to fit your solitaire anyway.

Roxy, I would like to ask what is the reasonable price on the enhancer (the one that you have, 2 stones). I am thinking about 14k white or platinum.

 

[Roxy]

That Stuller enhancer seems to already have the diamonds in it. It may require you to have one custom made since you already have the diamonds. That might be best to fit your solitaire anyway.

Roxy, I would like to ask what is the reasonable price on the enhancer (the one that you have, 2 stones). I am thinking about 14k white or platinum.

The picture that I posted for you is actually owned by another PS member named "Bliss". I thought you might like the style so I told her I was going to show you the picture. I'm sure her enhancer was quite expensive (definitely more than I can afford). Her center stone is almost 4 cts (its 3.9 so each of her enhancer stones appear to be at least 1 ct on each side so its an amazing set! She got it from ID Jewelry who has ads on this website.

I think you have enough info now to call your local jewelers, tell them what you want to do w/ your stones, & ask for 3 price comparisons:

A: Ask them what they would charge to set your diamonds into one of their ring wrap/enhancer mountings (that don't have stones in them already).

B: Ask what they'd charge to make a custom ring wrap designed for YOUR solitaire & YOUR 2 side stones.

C: Lastly, ask what they'd charge for one of their already made enhancers w/ appx .23 cts of side diamonds already in the ring. You may find that its cheaper to get an enhancer that has diamonds already vs designing a custom ring around your 2 stones.

If option C works best for you & your jeweler then you can use your current 2 stones as earrings! YAY!

You can also contact ID Jewelry & tell them you want the same design that they did for "Bliss" at Pricescope but for a 1ct solitaire & your .23 ct side stones then see what they would charge.

Let us know once you've gotten all of the cost estimates above & then we can help you determine if its reasonable. Diamond & jewelry prices fluctuate a lot so you need to get a current quote from a jeweler before comparing costs.

 

[1a2s3d4f]

Thank you, i will try my local jewelry and let you guy know any update. Thank you so much for helping

 

[1a2s3d4f]

Hi everyone,

I went to my local jewelry store, and I ask them to give me the quote. I have 2 different quote from 2 different store. The store quoted 600 and the other is 300. please let me know is this reasonable.

This is for the enhancer 14k white gold.

BTW, the guy told me my ering stone is too low and with add on enhancer, the height of the stone e-ring and the stone of the enhancer will be same height and it would not look nice. He suggested me to make a new ring (a 3 stone ring with out enhancer with also cost around 300 USD, 14k white gold also)

please advice

 

[Roxy]

Hi everyone,
I went to my local jewelry store, and I ask them to give me the quote. I have 2 different quote from 2 different store. The store quoted 600 and the other is 300. please let me know is this reasonable.
This is for the enhancer 14k white gold.

BTW, the guy told me my ering stone is too low and with add on enhancer, the height of the stone e-ring and the stone of the enhancer will be same height and it would not look nice. He suggested me to make a new ring (a 3 stone ring with out enhancer with also cost around 300 USD, 14k white gold also)
please advice

I really think you just need a local bench jeweler for this project. .../abbreviated/... Choose a fine jeweler in your area and go ask them.
Have you considered just having all three diamonds set in a three stone ring? I honestly think that would work a lot better.

Great, it looks like you're making headway! The prices seem reasonable, so now it's going to come down to what you really want. Initially you wanted an enhancer, however a jeweler has now told you that your ering stone is too low, so an enhancer is going to sit higher than your ering and will not look good. You definitely don't want that, but from your post it looks like the jeweler could make a 3-stone ring (which would be a new, single ring, that has all three stones) for $300.

Three stone rings are very very pretty. In fact, in an earlier post DiamondSeeker asked if you'd consider a 3-stone ring because she thought it would be a good solution (I've quoted & 'bolded' her earlier post above). The only limitation with the 3-stone design is that you would not have the option of wearing just your ering (and removing the enhancer if you feel like it), instead you'd have one ring with all three diamonds at all times.

Personally, I think the 3-stone idea will be more comfortable for you, because you'll have one ring to deal with instead of two. It will also be easier to maintain and clean (again, one ring instead of two). And finally, once the 3-stone ring is completed, if you later decide that you'd like to have a thin diamond band (as a wedding band), you can search on this website and find tons of ideas for wedding bands that go wonderfully with 3-stone rings.

So it sounds like you would be comfortable working with the jeweler who made this suggestion to you, is that right? Did you take a look at some of his 3-stone rings to get an idea for his workmanship and designs? If you want to work with him, I'd suggest that your next step would be to find pictures on this website of 3-stone rings that you like and/or visit his shop again and see if he's made something in the past that you could ask him to duplicate for you.

Finally, if you still really want the enhancer, then you could ask this same jeweler what it would cost for him to "raise" your ering stone so that it sits higher AND then order/make your enhancer to go along with it. I think that would be quite a bit of work, and possibly quite a bit of money, but if your heart is set on having an enhancer then that's what you should do.

 

[motownmama]

I'd definitely opt for the 3 stone

 

[1a2s3d4f]

Hi Roxy,

Thank you for your suggestion. The only thing that bother me is the 3 stone ring (without enhancer is 14k white gold), and the e-ring is platinum. The guy does not carry platinum. I asked the guy to raise up the e-ring stone, but he say it will take lot of work and will cost lot of money. If i decide to go with the 3 stone ring (no enhancer), I debate about what to do with the platinum solitaire setting.

BTW the guy said platinum is become out dated. the manufacture does not make/carry it any more.

please advise.

 

[Roxy]

Hi Roxy,
Thank you for your suggestion. The only thing that bother me is the 3 stone ring (without enhancer is 14k white gold), and the e-ring is platinum. The guy does not carry platinum. I asked the guy to raise up the e-ring stone, but he say it will take lot of work and will cost lot of money. If i decide to go with the 3 stone ring (no enhancer), I debate about what to do with the platinum solitaire setting.

BTW the guy said platinum is become out dated. the manufacture does not make/carry it any more.
please advise.

Wow, I can't believe that a jeweler would tell someone that platinum has become outdated?? I'll let an expert address that statement, but as far as I know, platinum is not at all outdated. That said, since you're okay with the idea of a 3 stone ring, but you'd like it in platinum, then you should call around to other jewelers in your area & find some who work with platinum. Have them give you a quote, and see if it's a little more than the cost that you're hearing so far.

WRT your solitaire setting, you can always have a birthstone or other stone of significance placed in that setting sometime down the road (for a birthday, anniv, Valentines gift, etc). Or if you have a daughter, neice, Goddaughter or important young girl in your life, you could have HER birthstone placed into the setting and you could give it to her when she turns 16 or 18 or 21, or some significant age.

Remember, all of the final decisions are up to you. We're just trying to give you options to think about. If as you talk with the other jewelers you find that a platinum 3-stone ring is too expensive right now (as you know, Plat is more expensive than WG), you might consider delaying this project a bit until your budget is more flexible & you can truly get exactly what you want.

 

[motownmama]

Man, I would NOT take your stone out of its platinum setting

 

[1a2s3d4f]

Man, I would NOT take your stone out of its platinum setting

Hi Motownmama,

Please let me know why you suggest that.

Thanks

 

[Roxy]

Man, I would NOT take your stone out of its platinum setting

Hi Motownmama,

Please let me know why you suggest that.

Thanks

Yes MM, please recalibrate me on this. I've been trying to help the OP think through a variety of options, and I'm devastated at the thought that I may be suggesting something that would harm her diamond or setting in any way!

Everything that I've posted so far suggests that the OP work with a local jeweler (ie, expert), which is exactly what she's done. And she's now reporting back to us with an update regarding the jewelers suggested options. Would it be unsafe to have the ering diamond removed from the current setting and placed into a ring with her other 2 stones to create a 3-stone ring?

 

[motownmama]

Because the platinum setting is worth more, and just b/c you have these 2 smallish diamonds you would want to give up the plat setting so you could have them together in a wg 3-stone? It doesn't make sense to me. Also, may I ask your general geography? The jeweler's comment about platinum blows me away. Is it a case that his customers don't spring for it b/c it's gotten so expensive? It's not going out of style; however. I'm unclear whether both stones total .23 or they each are .23 (I'm guessing the former - if that's the case, I might hang onto them and over time get 3 more for a 5-stone ring. Or, perhaps use them for earrings. A wg enhancer and a plat ring are not going to look the same color.

 

[Roxy]

Because the platinum setting is worth more, and just b/c you have these 2 smallish diamonds you would want to give up the plat setting so you could have them together in a wg 3-stone? It doesn't make sense to me. Also, may I ask your general geography? The jeweler's comment about platinum blows me away. Is it a case that his customers don't spring for it b/c it's gotten so expensive? It's not going out of style; however. I'm unclear whether both stones total .23 or they each are .23 (I'm guessing the former - if that's the case, I might hang onto them and over time get 3 more for a 5-stone ring. Or, perhaps use them for earrings. A wg enhancer and a plat ring are not going to look the same color.

Ah!! Absolutely, thanks for clarifying MM. You're right, she'd want a 3-stone ring in platinum ... that's what she mentioned and that's what I was confirming/suggesting as well. I didn't want to say anything negative about the jeweler out-right, so that's why I was steering her away from that person and towards jewelers who work with platinum (whether it's for them design an enhancer that sits higher to match her ering or to have them to design/manufacture a plat 3 stone ring).

In my opinion, even if she wanted to go with WG (and the final decision is hers), I was going to strongly suggest she avoid that particular person, but I didn't want to be negative unless I had to. Just for the record, my preference is (and was) for platinum, and in my latest post I went so far as to suggest that if the platinum option was too expensive right now, she should wait (vs going with WG).

Well, I'm glad we're on the same page, and I'm relieved that what I've been "saying" isn't harmful (or crazy ). Your ideas about a 5 stone ring or earrings are really good ones, but I was really trying to help her achieve her goal, which was the look of 3 diamonds using the 3 stones that she already has.