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Sorta. Carat is actually a unit of weight like grams or pounds. Moissanite is less dense than diamond, but that just means that two identical stones of two different materials will have the same millimeter sizes but different weights. A 6.5mm ideal cut round would weigh: 1.00 carats in Diamond 0.87 carats in Moissanite So just go with the proper millimeter size for your mounting and you'll be A-OK.
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I was planning on getting my setting from Brilliant Earth... until they told me they only sell rings as a total unit, and won't sell me a setting unless it comes sized appropriately to one of their diamonds. Don't want a diamond, so that's out, but I'm really heartbroken about losing the setting. Can anyone recommend a similar retailer (Canadian preferred, but American is fine as well, just a bit more of a headache), where I could actually purchase the metal + the shoulder stones premounted and the center mount sized for my moissanite, or a place I could purchase an entirely empty setting of the right shape and size and just source my own sapphires? At this point I'm contemplating just finding a setting I like in a good metal, ripping out all the stones and having them replaced, and saying gently caress this all together.
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Johnny, are you going to reopen your Gem Direct goon-store, or has that been scrapped for the time being? Just curious.
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Mar 30, 2013 00:48
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Grrl Anachronism posted:I was planning on getting my setting from Brilliant Earth... until they told me they only sell rings as a total unit, and won't sell me a setting unless it comes sized appropriately to one of their diamonds. Don't want a diamond, so that's out, but I'm really heartbroken about losing the setting. Can anyone recommend a similar retailer (Canadian preferred, but American is fine as well, just a bit more of a headache), where I could actually purchase the metal + the shoulder stones premounted and the center mount sized for my moissanite, or a place I could purchase an entirely empty setting of the right shape and size and just source my own sapphires? At this point I'm contemplating just finding a setting I like in a good metal, ripping out all the stones and having them replaced, and saying gently caress this all together. Grrl Anachronism, are there any local jewelers that would do custom work in your area? I went to a local jeweler in my town because I wasn't finding exactly what I wanted. They're designing a ring based off elements of settings I like and will give me a choice of sapphires prior to designing the ring/also told me that I could bring in my own stone.
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Mint Julep posted:Grrl Anachronism, are there any local jewelers that would do custom work in your area? I went to a local jeweler in my town because I wasn't finding exactly what I wanted. They're designing a ring based off elements of settings I like and will give me a choice of sapphires prior to designing the ring/also told me that I could bring in my own stone. I'm sure there are, I live in a relatively large city. That may be my only option. Well, at least that way I'd get to pick my own sapphires too! I like the purply ones best. 
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Mar 31, 2013 18:00
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Grrl Anachronism posted:I'm sure there are, I live in a relatively large city. That may be my only option. Well, at least that way I'd get to pick my own sapphires too! I like the purply ones best. I'll reserve full judgment until I get the finished product, but so far it's been a great experience for me 
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Apr 1, 2013 05:05
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Turns out this thing isn't gold. Still not sure why it has a big toggle clipped onto it, either. I guess I'll add some embroidery floss to make it into one of those friendship bracelets built around a chain, like these: 
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Apr 2, 2013 02:59
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Mint Julep posted:Johnny, are you going to reopen your Gem Direct goon-store, or has that been scrapped for the time being? Just curious. I had planned to launch it again with new inventory, but I've just been too busy. I had hoped to do some big special thing for all the goons this year and may still if I can find the time.
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Apr 4, 2013 00:50
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JohnnyRnR posted:I had planned to launch it again with new inventory, but I've just been too busy. I had hoped to do some big special thing for all the goons this year and may still if I can find the time. I am planning a bunch of summer jewellery for sale on the SA store, so I will most likely be looking to buy some new gemstones if you do decide to do this 
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Apr 4, 2013 01:55
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JohnnyRnR posted:I had planned to launch it again with new inventory, but I've just been too busy. I had hoped to do some big special thing for all the goons this year and may still if I can find the time. Seriously can't wait to see what emerges - started following this thread right after the old one closed. Thanks, Johnny!
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Claes Oldenburger posted:I am planning a bunch of summer jewellery for sale on the SA store, so I will most likely be looking to buy some new gemstones if you do decide to do this Nooooo Claes, we had something going. 
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Apr 4, 2013 04:43
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Nooooo Claes, we had something going. Well not just him! Don't worry, I will most likely be needing gems from many sources. You will soon see what I did with your stones as well!
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Apr 5, 2013 00:07
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Grrl Anachronism posted:I'm sure there are, I live in a relatively large city. That may be my only option. Well, at least that way I'd get to pick my own sapphires too! I like the purply ones best. I was going to go moissanite then decided it would be a pain in the rear end if I can't see it before I buy. I ended up going to a goldsmith who ordered a ton of sapphires for me to pick from and we ended up designing my ring based off of my favorite settings. In the end, I had saved up enough with my fiance to get platinum which was totally worth the wait. It was a really good experience and on top of that my ring is one of a kind and hand made. We spent a lot of time with the staff designing the ring and talking about our hobbies, relationship, and style that a whole year later when I came back for a polish [I'm a procrastinator], they remembered both of us by name. It's well worth the wait and the extra money.
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Apr 5, 2013 05:33
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Around the time I decided that my girlfriend is the one for me, she sent me a link to an etsy listing for a ring that she really liked. Foolishly, I didn't jump on it and now it's sold. Here are some pictures of the ring in question:    She likes the sapphire in the middle, and the ornate border with the diamonds. It's apparently designed by a guy named Michael Christoff; the etsy listing said he is "a well known jewelry designer in Beverly Hills". Googling indicates that he's probably not quite as well known as etsy would lead one to believe? What sort of vocabulary should I be using to describe this ring to jewelers if I want to design one in a similar style? Or would it be easier to just show them the pictures and say "I want something like this; what do you have or can make?" The price on Etsy was $2400, with 3.5 grams of 14KT white gold, a 2.22 ct sapphire, and 52 eye clean diamonds with a combined carat weight of .39. If my ring budget is ~$3200, is it reasonable to try and have a similar ring commissioned, or should I start prowling vintage jewelry shops and hope I'm lucky? JohnnyRnR, I commissioned a necklace from you a couple years ago (the three tourmalines set in a vertical line, if that rings a bell) which was altogether an utterly positive experience so if you feel like it's a project you're interested in, let me know and I'll send you an email. The budget has some flex, so $3200 isn't a hard cap.
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Apr 9, 2013 00:57
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That is a stunning ring. I'm normally not a big fan of diamonds, but the sapphire is such a breathtaking centerpiece that they don't bother me. I wish you all the luck in acquiring a similar ring!
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Apr 9, 2013 02:44
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Coca Koala posted:Around the time I decided that my girlfriend is the one for me, she sent me a link to an etsy listing for a ring that she really liked. Foolishly, I didn't jump on it and now it's sold. I love the style of this ring and I am going to take a crack at remaking it for fun. I'll post pictures in here after of the renders and if it's what you want we can talk about it and if it's not then oh well I have it for myself!
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Apr 9, 2013 03:27
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Claes Oldenburger posted:I love the style of this ring and I am going to take a crack at remaking it for fun. I'll post pictures in here after of the renders and if it's what you want we can talk about it and if it's not then oh well I have it for myself! Sure! I still want to give Johnny right of first refusal on the project, but if he's not interested then I'd definitely like to see what you come up with! I've done some searching and I think I found a similarly-styled right that the girl might enjoy; I'm running the pictures by her right now and if they meet with her approval then I'll post them for your added inspiration. Edit: She likes this one too; like I said, it's a similar style. She prefers the first ring more, especially with regards to the sapphire itself; she really likes the deep dark colour of the first sapphire, as opposed to the lighter tone of the second one.   
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Apr 9, 2013 03:35
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I want to get a ring made and I really like the look of tension settings, but I'm not sure they would be good for everyday use? I'm hoping for something made of steel or titanium and the internet has given me varying answers from "yeah it's perfectly safe" to "no tension settings suck". What do you guys think?
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Apr 9, 2013 22:22
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Coca Koala posted:
Some of that might be lighting. The first one is pretty minimally lit compared to the latter's more even top lighting. You can really see this in the exposure value of the metal. </photographychat>
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Apr 9, 2013 22:27
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Coca Koala posted:Sure! I still want to give Johnny right of first refusal on the project, but if he's not interested then I'd definitely like to see what you come up with! I've done some searching and I think I found a similarly-styled right that the girl might enjoy; I'm running the pictures by her right now and if they meet with her approval then I'll post them for your added inspiration. That makes total sense, and Johnny gets first dibs on pretty much all projects I'll pretty much be able to recreate the first ring, but added inspiration is always good!
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Apr 9, 2013 23:44
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Coca Koala posted:If my ring budget is ~$3200, is it reasonable to try and have a similar ring commissioned, or should I start prowling vintage jewelry shops and hope I'm lucky? You can definitely have a similar ring made within your budget. Sadly, I am a little swamped right now and won't be able to give you the attention you'll need. Claes Oldenburger is a solid guy and if the timing works out he could make you a great piece. Xun posted:I want to get a ring made and I really like the look of tension settings, but I'm not sure they would be good for everyday use? I'm hoping for something made of steel or titanium and the internet has given me varying answers from "yeah it's perfectly safe" to "no tension settings suck". What do you guys think? Honestly? I hate them. They're usually temperamental and clunky. Poorly made tension mounts can damage the gemstones. BUT, if you're using a less dense metal like steel/titanium and gems that aren't very expensive you should be A-ok.
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Claes Oldenburger posted:That makes total sense, and Johnny gets first dibs on pretty much all projects JohnnyRnR posted:You can definitely have a similar ring made within your budget. Sadly, I am a little swamped right now and won't be able to give you the attention you'll need. Claes Oldenburger is a solid guy and if the timing works out he could make you a great piece. Good to know my budget is in good shape, then. Claes, what's a good way to get in touch with you about commissioning a ring?
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JohnnyRnR posted:You can definitely have a similar ring made within your budget. Sadly, I am a little swamped right now and won't be able to give you the attention you'll need. Claes Oldenburger is a solid guy and if the timing works out he could make you a great piece. Thanks for the kind words Johnny! It means a lot coming from someone with your experience. Coca Koala posted:Good to know my budget is in good shape, then. Claes, what's a good way to get in touch with you about commissioning a ring? Feel free to PM me on here or send me an email at trevor AT viponddesigns.com I can start working on the design ASAP and we can go from there!
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Apr 10, 2013 03:00
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Email sent! You can probably ignore the part where I ask you for examples of your previous work; immediately after I sent it I found your website and looked through your portfolio. It looks like some nice stuff!
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Apr 10, 2013 03:41
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Coca Koala posted:Email sent! You can probably ignore the part where I ask you for examples of your previous work; immediately after I sent it I found your website and looked through your portfolio. It looks like some nice stuff! Sounds great, got it!
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So I'm helping a friend sort through years of boxed up crap in preparation for his move, and included was a big box filled with jewelry. He doesn't know anything about it other than it was with his mom's personal effects when she passed. It looks like a lot of costume and (likely cheap) Avon branded stuff, old lady pendants, a few pieces marked 10k or 14k and one bulova watch. He doesn't think there are any treasures in there, his mom would have sold them during some tough times if so. All of the earrings are clip ons. I picked out like 3 pieces that I like the look of, but the rest not sure about. Is it even worth checking prices on any of this? He doesn't need the money and doesn't really want to deal with it, there's no sentimental attachment either. Currently thought is to set it aside to become an awesome jewelry treasure chest (minus the stick pins) for a friends daughter once she's like 6-7. I would have loved the poo poo out of that when I was wee. Thoughts? Can get a close up of anything. http://campl.us/cH8ybzBIQkS
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Do you have any pictures of a band with a flower petal-shaped setting for several stones? We saw one once, and can't find a picture of the one we liked, and thought you might have some suggestions for really attractive ones. Are they ideal for someone who works with kids all day?
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Apr 17, 2013 16:00
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Has anybody ever heard of or seen a pure stone ring? That is like one of those pure metal stoneless rings only with stone instead of metal. I am thinking about trying to get one of these. I know people who could probably make one out of industrial grade sapphire, but I am not sure how that would actually look.
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Apr 19, 2013 13:14
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I've seen rings made out of hematite. They're pretty fragile though. After you wear them for a while, one good smack of your hand against a hard surface and they shatter. They're pretty cheap though.
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Apr 19, 2013 14:15
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tonberrytoby posted:Has anybody ever heard of or seen a pure stone ring? Some company in Geneva (I think) made or is making a ring out of a single flawless diamond. The issue with making a ring out of such a large stone is cleavage planes, planes that exist within the molecular structure of the gems that are a huge weakness. If a gemstone gets hit with enough force (it usually isn't that much) on one of these planes it splits the whole thing, and diamond is not exempt from that. Some stones have more and some have less but I think that's one of the major reasons you don't see rings made from gemstones (as well as the insane cost). This might not be one of the main reasons why they don't but it makes sense to me!
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EVG posted:So I'm helping a friend sort through years of boxed up crap in preparation for his move, and included was a big box filled with jewelry. He doesn't know anything about it other than it was with his mom's personal effects when she passed. It looks like a lot of costume and (likely cheap) Avon branded stuff, old lady pendants, a few pieces marked 10k or 14k and one bulova watch. I would cull out the 10k & 14k and sell them. There can be a surprising amount of money tied up in a handful of 14k necklaces. The rest of the items I'd make into a treasure chest - That sounds like a lot of fun. tonberrytoby posted:Has anybody ever heard of or seen a pure stone ring? They're really cool... but they can be easy to damage when made of gem materials (even synthetic). The only stone I would ever use for these would be jade. And even then, you might break it every couples years if you aren't careful. Just google for "solid jade ring" and you'll find some suppliers that make them. In gem quality they're outrageously expensive, but there are identical pieces available in treated jade. If a piece costs less than $1,000 then it's either dyed or polymer filled (to enhance the clarity), but for this use I would seek out treated material. JohnnyRnR fucked around with this message at 16:15 on Apr 20, 2013 |
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Apr 20, 2013 16:07
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JohnnyRnR posted:They're really cool... but they can be easy to damage when made of gem materials (even synthetic). The only stone I would ever use for these would be jade. And even then, you might break it every couples years if you aren't careful. My mom has a solid jade ring that's about 30 years old (I would assume polymer filled unless the economics of the material were extremely different back then). It held up to well to near daily wear for a couple of years at least, but eventually another problem with solid gem rings cropped up: it can't be re-sized.
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Pinky Artichoke posted:My mom has a solid jade ring that's about 30 years old (I would assume polymer filled unless the economics of the material were extremely different back then). It held up to well to near daily wear for a couple of years at least, but eventually another problem with solid gem rings cropped up: it can't be re-sized. One thing I've done in the past is cut these into three equal pieces. Then two are made into earrings and one is made into a saddle ring. A 30 year old piece of jade is likely not polymer filled (Though it could be dyed). If it's untreated nephrite then it wouldn't be worth too much (a few hunded USD), but if it's natural untreated jadeite of fine quality then it's worth a fortune. The economics have greatly changed since the 1970's.
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Apr 20, 2013 20:29
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JohnnyRnR posted:One thing I've done in the past is cut these into three equal pieces. Then two are made into earrings and one is made into a saddle ring. Huh! I'll have to let her know. She doesn't exactly live in an area where she'd be exposed to current jade prices.
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Apr 21, 2013 07:49
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I have a handful of solid jade bangles from Vietnam (they are dyed) and they are very pretty and have a nice weight to them; they are not quite as flashy as your idea of a solid diamond ring though. Coincidentally,I am actually bringing one of them to a lapidary I know today to see if he thinks he can shave down the inside for me, as it is a bit small.
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Apr 21, 2013 18:33
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Zratha posted:I have a handful of solid jade bangles from Vietnam (they are dyed) and they are very pretty and have a nice weight to them; they are not quite as flashy as your idea of a solid diamond ring though. Can it not fit around your wrist, or is it just a matter of getting it past your hand? My mother bought gave me a jade bracelet that used to be a solid loop, but was clearly broken and fixed by the jeweler. He took the breaks and made them into clasp on one and a hinge on the other. It's very pretty and great for my enormous hands, else I'd never be able to wear a jade bracelet, and while I think the bracelet was probably gorgeous before the break, the gold bits give it a little something.
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Apr 23, 2013 21:43
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EVG posted:It looks like a lot of costume and (likely cheap) Avon branded stuff, old lady pendants,
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Why is it seemingly impossible to find a consistent UK - USA ring size conversion chart? I'm a UK size H and from looking at numerous different websites I'm being given anything from 3 3/4 to 4 1/2. We're looking at a custom made titanium ring so I really don't want to mess up the sizing.
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Apr 24, 2013 18:49
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The easiest way to get it correct is to buy one of these and send it to the person making your ring. That way you're guaranteed to be working from the same measuring stick. http://www.amazon.com/Multisizer-Ec...ords=ring+sizer
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Red posted:Do you have any pictures of a band with a flower petal-shaped setting for several stones? We saw one once, and can't find a picture of the one we liked, and thought you might have some suggestions for really attractive ones. I've actually just had my wedding ring custom-made, and it's much as you describe! I'll try to get a decent photo later to show you. Ring photography isn't easy.
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