I bought a 2 ct. lab diamond and went to a local jeweler to set it. I specified that I wanted a flat sided simple solitaire ring 2mm wide by 1.8mm high, and the jeweler seemed to get an idea. When discussing the bottom of the ring (I thought I wanted tapered) he specifically said that he will add "more platinum" for another $200 so it won't be tapered. Total came up to 1400 w/tax. When I went to evaluate the ring, I found this:
The whole design is tapered and the ring is very thin/light. I did mention several times that I wanted it to be comfortable so it won't stick out too much. When measured, the widest part came out to be 2.2 (the tip of the bowtie near the prongs), the whole bowtie I think was made to save metal, and the bottom is only 1.2mm, I told him I've read it should be at least 1.8mm thick for a better wear and we were charged extra for it to be 2mm. He offered to refund $200. I said that if it was 1.5mm I would agree, but at 1.2mm I am afraid it will not wear well. He presented me with calculations on that orange piece of paper stating that the difference between 1.5 and 1.2 mm is small, and I am too focused on millimeters, while he made a ring to the best proportions. I took pictures and left a ring there. In my opinion it is not much of a ring for the money. At this stage I think I'd like my money back (wish me luck for trying to get back my deposit) but wanted to get an independent opinion first. What do you think?
The whole design is tapered and the ring is very thin/light. I did mention several times that I wanted it to be comfortable so it won't stick out too much. When measured, the widest part came out to be 2.2 (the tip of the bowtie near the prongs), the whole bowtie I think was made to save metal, and the bottom is only 1.2mm, I told him I've read it should be at least 1.8mm thick for a better wear and we were charged extra for it to be 2mm. He offered to refund $200. I said that if it was 1.5mm I would agree, but at 1.2mm I am afraid it will not wear well. He presented me with calculations on that orange piece of paper stating that the difference between 1.5 and 1.2 mm is small, and I am too focused on millimeters, while he made a ring to the best proportions. I took pictures and left a ring there. In my opinion it is not much of a ring for the money. At this stage I think I'd like my money back (wish me luck for trying to get back my deposit) but wanted to get an independent opinion first. What do you think?