Diamond stud jackets - help!

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Onebagtoomany said:
I agree about the size - 1 carat is a perfect size for everyday in my opinion and jackets allow that dressier option if you want a bit more bling.

Your DBTY bracelet and necklace sound like they will be gorgeous! So special too as the stones will come from your nan's gift :smile1:

I still need to get a quote for my little DBTY project, will wait until after I get my studs and jackets. I was originally going to have it done in rose gold (which I adore) but I think it might be more classic in the long run in either yellow or white gold.
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Yep I agree about it being a long term classic in yellow or white gold. I've heard reports of rose gold losing it's lustre.

My ring is rather sentimental to me and I will love the fact that it is made into a bracelet and necklace :smile1: It's exciting isn't it :D
 
#19
Onebagtoomany said:
They are lovely DP! I will take a look at the site as well. Are these for your existing studs or are you planning to get new ones?

I've decided that I am definitely going to make my existing half carat studs into a three stone DBTY necklace in white gold too as have another 0.25 diamond I want to use.
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Designpurchaser said:
I want to have some made for my existing 1carat studs in this style. I don't want to go bigger with my studs as I personally think bigger stones in my ears look fake but the jackets will give them the "bling" I want.

I'm having the diamonds from my nannie's four diamond stone ring which she gave me for my 21st made in to a DBTY bracelet and a one stone DBTY necklace.

I'm looking forward to seeing pics of yours :smile1:
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Love the idea of using your old stones to make DBTY items.
Never let a good diamond go to waste. :graucho:
 
#21
Designpurchaser said:
Yep I agree about it being a long term classic in yellow or white gold. I've heard reports of rose gold losing it's lustre.

My ring is rather sentimental to me and I will love the fact that it is made into a bracelet and necklace :smile1: It's exciting isn't it :D
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It is but I am fuming after a visit to the jeweller's today! I went in to get a quote for the 3 stone DBTY work.... bearing in mind that I am providing ALL of the materials with the exception of the gold for the chain and bezelwork, the price shouldn't be a silly one for the bit of gold and labour cost. The guy quoted me £695!!! (for those who use dollars that is around $1000) My mum got a quote local to her for my other necklace project (similar to the Hearts on Fire Fulfillment pendant which involves sourcing more diamonds to add to the existing ones I am providing, on top of the gold and labour) and they came back with 700 Euros all in. I am going to get a few more quotes here in the UK to compare but I think I will end up going with my mum's jeweller for this as well.
 
#22
Onebagtoomany said:
It is but I am fuming after a visit to the jeweller's today! I went in to get a quote for the 3 stone DBTY work.... bearing in mind that I am providing ALL of the materials with the exception of the gold for the chain and bezelwork, the price shouldn't be a silly one for the bit of gold and labour cost. The guy quoted me £695!!! (for those who use dollars that is around $1000) My mum got a quote local to her for my other necklace project (similar to the Hearts on Fire Fulfillment pendant which involves sourcing more diamonds to add to the existing ones I am providing, on top of the gold and labour) and they came back with 700 Euros all in. I am going to get a few more quotes here in the UK to compare but I think I will end up going with my mum's jeweller for this as well.
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I know how expensive it is to have jewellery made, DH used 4 diamonds from an old ring he had they are around .20 each so total of around .80 & the cost of the WG wedding ring cost £1,650 & that was with him supplying the diamonds.

Looking forward to seeing your studs & jackets :D
 
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