Its been a while since I've posted. I have found some beautiful stones I would like to set into Antiqued silver rings. Where do I find antiqued silver style rings without the stones. I have never done this before and would like to give it a try. Thanks so much for your help. laurabell74
They have a great collection of rings ready-to-set, all different styles, stone sizes, you name it. I get most of my jewelry settings from Tripps, they have the most extensive inventory of settings I have found.
thanks ladies. These are great sites. I have yet another question. What size should I get for a 6 mm. pagodas shaped stone? Do I go a size or half bigger or the exact size of stone? Thanks again. laurabell74
If you've never set a stone before, depending on the $ you'll have invested in the stones and settings, you might want to get some advice or instruction from a local jeweler or gemologist. Perhaps your local gem & mineral society has someone who mentors. There's more to properly setting a gemstone than one might think, and different mountings require different setting techniques. Many mountings have to be physically altered (sometimes substantially) in order to accomodate gemstones, especially if they (stones) are uncalibrated. Special tools are required and it is very easy to crack, break or scratch stones if proper techniques and precautions aren't followed. Best wishes with your project. Cheers, JR
Thanks for the welcome back! We had a great vacation on a mountain lake in eastern Canada and it was weird but nice to be unplugged for a couple weeks. Actually sold some things in my store while I was gone, which was a nice surprise upon my return.
It's great to be back, and we knew we were home when less than 24 hours after arriving, we were busy making hurricane preparations. We're cleaning up lots of plant debris in the yard and pool, but we escaped unscathed otherwise - thankfully! Hopefully that's our storm quota for the season (yeah, right).
laurabell - if you do purchase your settings from tripps, do opt for the instructional video and the pliers - especially if you do not have someone local to provide some guidance. In addition you will need some prong lifting pliers and a rotary tool with polisher bit/s to buff out any tool marks on the mounting as the result of setting. If you are using fancy shaped stones or non-calibrated stones, be prepared to purchase multiple settings - there will be lots of trial and error and as I mentioned before it may be necessary to physically alter the mounting in order to accomodate the stone. tripps' mountings are semi-finished and tend to have multiple mold marks from casting so be prepared to spend time buffing those out also...
Thank you everyone for your great advice. I can't wait to give this a try. I will defelently look into the instructional video at Tripps and Get all the tools and info necessary before I jump to it. I have a habit of seeing something so pretty that I want and then trying to figure out how I can make it myself. I bought a great ring at an antique store and the stone is so unique. I am using this ring as my inspiration to create more like it. Thanks again. Laurabell74 BTW My real name is Christina:) I just realized I have not given my name. My ebay name is a combo of my children and pets:)
Laurabell - That's how great new designs are born! Have fun with your project and let us know how it goes. Some pix of the finished product/s would be great, too. Cheers, JR
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