Comments for Vintage Engagement Rings

Comment on What is a good site to find vintage style diamond engagement rings? by thom t

thom t — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:13:59 +0000

The Tiffany Legacy diamond ring is vintage style. Your jeweller could probably make something similar if you can’t afford the Tiffany prices!

Tiffany & Co. | Engagement Rings | Tiffany Legacy™ | United StatesTiffany & Co. has been the world’s premier jeweler and America’s house of design … Rings. Diamonds by the Yard® Tiffany Circlet. Tiffany Jazz™ Tiffany Legacy™ …
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10013 - 115k - Cached
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I am a gemmologist/jewellery valuer in Australia

Comment on What is a good site to find vintage style diamond engagement rings? by Rocksdiamonddeals .net

Rocksdiamonddeals .net — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:00:59 +0000

Hello,

Try http://www.rocksdiamonddeals.net

You can buy the stone you want here, and they have a manufacturer of gold and diamond ring mounts.

You can customize your own ring, with a vintage style, at a rate well below retail.

Prices can be negotiable on the site.

If you cannot find exactly what you are looking for, RocksDiamondDeals can order something from their suppliers just for you!
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http://www.rocksdiamonddeals.net

Comment on What is a good site to find vintage style diamond engagement rings? by Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:35:59 +0000

i would try etsy for sure! etsy is a great site to look for vintage jewelry!
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http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=vintage+engagement+rings+diamond&search_type=vintage&ref=auto

Comment on HELP! I need some desperate help from fellow seamstresses? by prosey

prosey — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:26:59 +0000

take the picture to a fabric store and look through the pattern books for something similar or exact. since you’ve never before designed clothing making a dress of this calibre will be very difficult and you might destroy your beautiful fabric and crush your self-esteem–wish I could come and help you b/c I love this type of challenge…but since I can’t then purchasing a pattern from Vogue, McCall’s, Simplicity, or Butterick is the best bet for you to make this dreamy dress! The bodice is simple enough and they’ve simply sewn gathered strips of the tulle for the tiers–it looks uncomplicated but still go for a purchased pattern that is as close as possible. check out Simplicity pattern 2400.

all my best.
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Comment on HELP! I need some desperate help from fellow seamstresses? by pattiann42

pattiann42 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:09:59 +0000

I could not get the site to open to the dress of your choice.

Look through the pattern books at fabric stores for a similar look and re-draft to the look you want.

When choosing a sewing pattern for garments, you have to use your accurate body measurements and not those for RTW.

How to measure - http://www.simplicity.com/t-fit-help.aspx
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Comment on PLEASE HELP…Where can I order fabric to recreate this dress? by TheAphtermath

TheAphtermath — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:41:59 +0000

It looks like a velvety ribbon

I suggest Jo-Ann (fabric and craft stores) here’s the website though I suggest going down to a nearby store because you get a better idea of how the fabric looks, how it will sew, and how it will lay. They have ton of tulle and if it’s not the color you’re looking for they have fabric dye as well. They will probably also have the ribbon. You will also need a lining for this dress, which will be found at Jo-Ann as well. You can either go with a regular cotton fabric or something a bit silkier though that is a little more difficult to sew, it’s just something that goes underneath to make sure the dress is not see through, considering the tulle is thin, and will keep the tulle from itching. Good luck
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wow forgot the website hahaha http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp

Comment on Oval diamond engagement ring? by Juanitaville

Juanitaville — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:51:59 +0000

Please do yourself a favor and go to an independent jeweler (ask around for ideas) and have him/her show you some ideas. Chain store jewelers are fine for some people, but I have found that by going to an independent jeweler is better.

Ask these questions: Is the jeweler GIA certified; what rating is the stone?; will you receive a printed appraisal? You’ll need to know what "color" the stone is (D, E, F are the highest. Clarity: Fl, IF, VVS1, VVS2 are the highest; VS1, VS2 have one teensy flaw unseen by the human eye). The least amount of color is the best.

I think you’d want the setting to be in white or yellow gold or platinum (which raises the cost considerably). You don’t want 18kt gold because it is softer than 14kt, because there is more gold in the setting. Remember, 24kt gold is pure gold and too soft to be practical. Softer is not better in this case for a ring. If you go to a reputable stone, you will get all this information.

Good luck. Just remember: if the deal sounds to good to be true, it isn’t. Also, make sure the diamond is not too deep. That way it won’t refract the light properly.
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Diamond characteristic information card.

Comment on Oval diamond engagement ring? by freefromthecircuitry

freefromthecircuitry — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:34:59 +0000

Definitely, If you lived close to Baltimore Maryland I could tell you the perfect place. You can email them a picture of the style you want with the stones you want and they’ll make it for you in any budget.They’ll tell you what size center diamond you can get for your budget, and you’ll be very surprised. I know a couple of people who have had rings made there, They are way cheaper than the mall and you get what you want. The website is jrcjewelry.com (i think) So there are places out there that won’t rip you off. I can get you their phone number if you want. You gotta check them out
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Comment on Oval diamond engagement ring? by LooseDiamondExpert

LooseDiamondExpert — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:45:59 +0000

You can get an oval diamond and a custom setting from Whiteflash.com. Check out their ring gallery AND ask them to price out a setting which inspires you. Provide them with your budget and you will get an estimate in White Gold/Platinum. Such a ring can exist. Custom Designs generally take from 5 to 6 weeks. So factor in a bit of time for development and execution. Here is a link to their gallery http://www.whiteflash.com/gallery/solitaire-engagement-rings.htm

Good Luck!
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Comment on Oval diamond engagement ring? by Tiffany Jackson

Tiffany Jackson — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:05:59 +0000

How about something like this - http://stores.jewelryninja.com/-strse-2869/1-fdsh-3CT-Round-DiamondEngagement-Ring/Detail.bok
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