Does this look crooked? Whats the deal.

[TedW]

Just got this 1ct round set. It looks a little crooked...

Does anyone else think so? Should this be reset and should I hav another jeweler do it? This seems like something that a jeweler would try to do carefully...Could this possibly damage the stone?

 

[MrsFrk]

It does indeed look crooked.

It will not harm the stone, having it reset, I would bring it back and have them redo it.

 

[Kaili]

Hi Ted,
I hate to say it, but yes... I do think it looks crooked. I''d be curious to see what others think.
Unfortunately, I had the same problem when my stone was set and it had to be redone. I would take it back to the jeweler who set it and find out what he/ she says. Is it set in platinum or white gold?

 

[TedW]

its platinum.

how long does it take to reset? can they do it on the spot?

 

[ello]

I think you are correct. It does indeed look a little skew - you should definitely voice your concerns to your jeweler.
Good luck!

 

[Kaili]

My experience was that they needed about an hour to reset it, but I would call first. Just make sure that the prongs will not lose their integrity when it is reset. Because they had originally bent my prong too far out, I had to have an entirely new head put on the setting. I think my case was extreme, though. Definitely discuss it with the jeweler. Do you trust him/ her?

 

[TedW]

I trust their integrity, but I am now not trusting their workmanship....

So about an hour to reset a ring? Hmmm....

 

[TedW]

While I have this posted I might as well ask if anyone thinks that the stone is too high in the setting...Should it be brought down a smidge or does it look fine at the height it is at?

 

[Lorelei]

The height looks fine to me, but it does indeed look crooked, hopefully it will be an easy fix

 

[denverappraiser]

Ted,

Yes, it''s crooked. Usually it''s not all that difficult to reset this but it will depend a bit on the details of the seats, which aren''t visible in your picture. Ring up the jeweler and ask them to take a look. I would fully expect them to be able to do it pretty quickly. You might have them take a look at the polish on the shank while you''re at it.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[Lorelei]

Good point Neil, the shank does look like it could be improved upon, good luck Ted I am sure it will be all you could wish for soon!

 

[TedW]

OK, so I brought the ring back to the jeweler today and pointed out the things that have been bothering me (inluding a couple of more that I haven''t even listed here)....He said he should have it back at 4 pm (dec 17th)...We''ll see how it goes.

If it still isn''t what perfect I think I am going to have to have another Jeweler

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 12/17/2005 2:44:58 AM
Author: TedW
OK, so I brought the ring back to the jeweler today and pointed out the things that have been bothering me (inluding a couple of more that I haven''t even listed here)....He said he should have it back at 4 pm (dec 17th)...We''ll see how it goes.


If it still isn''t what perfect I think I am going to have to have another Jeweler

post us an after shot when you get it back as well as some pictures of the diamond in various lighting please :}
We have to have our eye candy!
Congrates on the ring :}

 

[AndyRosse]

Ted, well I''m glad the jeweler is going to fix everything. I''m sure he''ll make everything perfect.

As strmrdr said, please post pics when you get it back!