OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Know of any jewelers that carry Canadian diamond wedding bands in North Jersey or Manhattan? I need a wedding band (getting married in 2 weeks!), and my fiancé doesn't want an African diamond after watching Blood Diamond. I'd like someone I can deal with in person rather than a website. [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on Sep 18, 2009 - 11 answers

In the market for a non-traditional engagement ring from an independent local jeweler based in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by laroodles on Jan 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Where in New York can I buy some of that nice-but-inexpensive non-blingy street stall jewelery? Today, that is. [more inside]
posted by lunasol on Dec 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Buying jewellery in Thailand/Bangkok. Need good advice/website/stores to go to so that I don't get ripped off. [more inside]
posted by latentflip on Aug 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend somewhere good to buy an engagement ring in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Jul 6, 2008 - 5 answers

How would I drill a hole through an extracted human tooth without shattering it? [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there any point in re-piercing my ears properly, 20 years after they were pierced with that damn gun they use in the mall? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jun 5, 2007 - 17 answers

Need recommendations for good locations to get wedding rings in New York City. [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Apr 2, 2007 - 13 answers

I need some help buying a pearl necklace, like, today. [more inside]
posted by Mid on Dec 29, 2006 - 20 answers

Online source for single, gold hoop earring? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Nov 19, 2006 - 2 answers

Gold has all sorts of ethical problems, but I have not heard anything about platinum. Is this just because it is rarer and more expensive (so I'm unlikely to come across it), or is it actually a morally better choice?
posted by handee on Sep 15, 2006 - 6 answers

Dis-engagement ring question: After splitting up with my fiancé and agreeing that she would return the ring to me, I'm not sure what to do about returning/reselling the ring to get the most back from this most sizeable of investments. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2005 - 3 answers

How much should I expect to pay for my wedding rings? Just doing some preliminary research in regards to the rings, I've already found a range of prices, both far below and above what I expected to be charged for these. Has anyone had any recent experience with this? What can I expect? Is there a significant price difference between in-store and online ring shopping?
posted by Jon-o on Jun 6, 2005 - 19 answers

A friend of mine has a nice and fairly expensive engagement ring that he would like sell. The jeweller from which he bought the ring (Tiffany's) does not buy back rings, and it seems like "used" rings get only pennies on the dollar on eBay. Given that he is intent on selling it, can anyone recommend a method for recouping as much of the original expense as possible?
posted by karen on Apr 24, 2005 - 12 answers