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jane · Nov 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM

I have decided to change my e-ring setting, and place my diamond into a new, slimmer, platinum ring. Right now, my diamond is in this 18k white gold setting:

The ring was one I had had for a very long time, was a gift from my mom for my 21st birthday and used to hold a garnet.

But after some consideration, I think my diamond would look so much better on my hand in a slim solitaire, like this one:

So what I really need now is a trusted jeweler who can make this ring for me, and not rip me off in the process. When I lived in SF, I always went to Derco Diamonds, and loved them so, but alas, I would need to make a trip there to get this done and don't plan to for a while.

What do you all think? Any advice appreciated!

jane · Nov 10th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Another pic of the style I want: a simple comfort band, 2-2.5mm in width, six prongs

Roo · Nov 11th, 2008, 01:54 AM

Sholdt Designs in Seattle are really good. Have you considered resetting the diamond in an east/west setting?

mjlover1977 · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:42 AM

sorry i dont live in the US but just wanted to say that i think the new slimmer style is gorgeous! Cant wait to see piccys of it!!

elizat · Nov 11th, 2008, 09:50 AM

I have no advice on a local jeweler, but the new setting will be very pretty!

ame · Nov 11th, 2008, 02:53 PM

Sholdt makes some amazing settings.

Mrs. MC · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Is your stone Marquise or oval ?

jane · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:14 PM

It's marquise.

I prefer the n/s setting as I like the point to aim toward my fingertip like an arrow. I think e/w looks awkward.

jane · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:15 PM

I think I'm going to check out EE Robbins in Belltown.

avedashiva · Nov 12th, 2008, 08:00 PM

I would also check out L/T Denny - near Safeco. Good luck!

Mrs. MC · Nov 12th, 2008, 09:01 PM

What about a halo setting like this one ?

jane · Nov 17th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Okay I ordered my ring today and get it in a week! I got it from Turgeon Raine downtown, it's a plain platinum flush fit setting, so it's just like this except mine has a center stone only:

orchids · Nov 17th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Jane--a little OT but you have to try Trophy Cupcakes--IMO they blow Cupcake Royale away!

jane · Nov 25th, 2008, 04:37 PM

where are they? never heard of trophy cupcakes!

jane · Nov 25th, 2008, 04:38 PM

I picked up my ring today!! It is SO gorgeous. The perfect platinum throne for my marquise diamond. Yay. I'll take pictures in natural daylight on Thursday.

Nov 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#1
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	Seattleites -- your favorite downtown jeweler? And advice re: resetting my e-ring I have decided to change my e-ring setting, and place my diamond into a new, slimmer, platinum ring. Right now, my diamond is in this 18k white gold setting: The ring was one I had had for a very long time, was a gift from my mom for my 21st birthday and used to hold a garnet. But after some consideration, I think my diamond would look so much better on my hand in a slim solitaire, like this one: So what I really need now is a trusted jeweler who can make this ring for me, and not rip me off in the process. When I lived in SF, I always went to Derco Diamonds, and loved them so, but alas, I would need to make a trip there to get this done and don't plan to for a while. What do you all think? Any advice appreciated!
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Nov 11th, 2008, 01:54 AM	#3
Roo au courant Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Rue Roo Posts: 12,705	Sholdt Designs in Seattle are really good. Have you considered resetting the diamond in an east/west setting?
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Nov 11th, 2008, 04:42 AM	#4
mjlover1977 weddings=SO MUCH $$! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,875	sorry i dont live in the US but just wanted to say that i think the new slimmer style is gorgeous! Cant wait to see piccys of it!!
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Nov 11th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#5
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	I have no advice on a local jeweler, but the new setting will be very pretty!
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Nov 11th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#6
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,841	Sholdt makes some amazing settings.
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Nov 11th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#7
Mrs. MC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,093	Is your stone Marquise or oval ?
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Nov 11th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#8
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	It's marquise. I prefer the n/s setting as I like the point to aim toward my fingertip like an arrow. I think e/w looks awkward.
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Nov 11th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#9
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	I think I'm going to check out EE Robbins in Belltown.
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Nov 12th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#10
avedashiva Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 729	I would also check out L/T Denny - near Safeco. Good luck!
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Nov 12th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#11
Mrs. MC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,093	What about a halo setting like this one ?
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Nov 17th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#12
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	Okay I ordered my ring today and get it in a week! I got it from Turgeon Raine downtown, it's a plain platinum flush fit setting, so it's just like this except mine has a center stone only:
	__________________ Bottega Veneta + Cupcake Royale =

Nov 17th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#13
orchids Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,904	Jane--a little OT but you have to try Trophy Cupcakes--IMO they blow Cupcake Royale away!
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Nov 25th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#14
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	where are they? never heard of trophy cupcakes!
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Nov 25th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#15
jane OP tPF's 100th member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,823	I picked up my ring today!! It is SO gorgeous. The perfect platinum throne for my marquise diamond. Yay. I'll take pictures in natural daylight on Thursday.
	__________________ Bottega Veneta + Cupcake Royale =

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