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P: 7/1/2004 9:29:51 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	I got my engagement ring about 2 months ago and I was back at the jeweler having my daughter's graduation gift engraved. I asked if they could do anything to lower the setting of my diamond and here's how it turned out.
Posted: 7/1/2004 9:29:51 PM

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P: 7/1/2004 9:32:07 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Another view:
Posted: 7/1/2004 9:32:07 PM

P: 7/1/2004 9:36:11 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Here is a pic of the original ring, before getting it fixed
Posted: 7/1/2004 9:36:11 PM

P: 7/1/2004 9:37:37 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	side view of the before ring:
Posted: 7/1/2004 9:37:37 PM

P: 7/1/2004 9:55:28 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Oh dear! Woops & sorry about the HUGE picture! Anyway, here is the story - A couple months ago, I selected a ring I liked and, at the time I thought it was the Vatche X-prong. They said, 'this is sized to accept a 1.5 carat stone and we'll order you one to fit your 1 carat stone'. Ok, I thought. When I received it, the proportions were just really differnt. The stone now sat higher and it looked more like a cross between the Vatche X-rpong and the Royal Crown. It was a pretty ring and the diamond is gorgeous so I just figured I'd live with it for a while and see if it grows on me. More recently, I asked them if they could just lower the stone and they said, 'no, not really'. After some discussion, they recommended ordering another setting (the orig. had been sold) and putting the 1 carat stone into the mounting I liked, even if it wasn't what the maufacturer intended. At that point, I figured I could just get a VAtche X-prong, but I really liked the fact that I won't need a curved wedding band like the Vatche X-prong seems to require. So I figured I'd give it a try. The whole thing seemed a little weird, really - it made me a little nervous to deliberately put in a stone that isn't supposed to fit. I just got the ring today. I definitely prefer the lower setting. And I definitely like the side view much better. I guess I am just a fan of the Vatche X-prong. The prongs seem a little fat, but I think that's OK, too. Yup, I think I like it.
Posted: 7/1/2004 9:55:28 PM

P: 7/1/2004 11:08:54 PM
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004	Good for you. It looks lovely. Enjoy ______________________________ "You kept making all the stops?" "Well, people kept ringing the bell!" ls gift
Posted: 7/1/2004 11:08:54 PM

P: 7/2/2004 12:17:03 AM
lop Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,651 Last Post: 9/7/2009 Member Since: 6/14/2003	I'm glad you got it changed to your liking. Nothing like having it done the way you want it! It looks very nice in the lowered setting.
Posted: 7/2/2004 12:17:03 AM

P: 7/2/2004 11:19:15 AM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	I really like the new setting. It looks great! I just dropped off my wedding ring yesterday to have a new, lower head put on it. Sometimes those little things can really drive you crazy. I'm glad you got it changed so it's more to your liking.
Posted: 7/2/2004 11:19:15 AM

P: 7/2/2004 11:25:29 AM
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004	Patty, are you changing the head on your three-stone ring in the avatar? ______________________________ "You kept making all the stops?" "Well, people kept ringing the bell!" ls gift
Posted: 7/2/2004 11:25:29 AM

P: 7/2/2004 11:46:49 AM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	No, seven's...I'm changing the head on my wedding ring. My avatar is my anniversary ring that I got for our 25th anniversary this year. It's perfect just the way it is!
Posted: 7/2/2004 11:46:49 AM

P: 7/2/2004 12:11:21 PM
Carmel Cut Rock Total Posts: 201 Last Post: 11/18/2004 Member Since: 6/29/2004	You must live right, dbgaap! Yup, it looks spectacular. What an easy fix - I'm jealous! None of my do-overs are ever that easy.
Posted: 7/2/2004 12:11:21 PM

P: 7/2/2004 12:11:24 PM
chialea Ideal Rock Total Posts: 520 Last Post: 9/3/2004 Member Since: 4/20/2004	Wow, what a difference! The high setting would have driven me up the wall, at least. I think it looks much more streamlined and elegant in the top setting. Congrats on getting what you wanted in the first place
Posted: 7/2/2004 12:11:24 PM

P: 7/2/2004 1:59:38 PM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Your improved ring looks terrific, congrats! _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 7/2/2004 1:59:38 PM

P: 7/2/2004 3:25:29 PM
researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004	What a great improvement! Your ring looks lovely!
Posted: 7/2/2004 3:25:29 PM

P: 7/3/2004 1:23:46 AM
marriahlyn Cut Rock Total Posts: 468 Last Post: 6/29/2008 Member Since: 7/23/2003	GORGEOUS. I have an xprong ring too and it sits up way to high. I have ALWAYS wanted it lower but I didn't think it could be done. Mine is platinum and I hate to spend money so I thought I'd live with it. Mine also is a bit crooked because I went from 6.3mm to 7mm, then I had the 7mm recut to Eightstar and it's now 6.7mm. The prongs are crappy now from so much switching. I'm going to the jewelers very soon to have a talk about it!! Thanks so much for posting these pictures!!! Enjoy your new ring.
Posted: 7/3/2004 1:23:46 AM

P: 7/3/2004 1:24:41 AM
marriahlyn Cut Rock Total Posts: 468 Last Post: 6/29/2008 Member Since: 7/23/2003	I just looked at your pics again and in my opinion it looks 100% better now!!
Posted: 7/3/2004 1:24:41 AM

P: 7/3/2004 9:14:18 AM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Thanks! This illustrates the pros & cons of working with the particular jeweler I chose. They have a 100 day "You Must Be Satisfied" guarantee and they swapped out the ring at no charge. They also did it cheerfully & very quickly. On the other hand, this store is huge and I really felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. They have salespeople and a separate customer service staff. This required multiple trips to the store (which was OK as I had some other purchases to make) -To ask if they can lower setting -To look around at other settings & ask advice -To order the setting I want -To come in to look at & make final decision on setting upon arrival -Pick up the final product I talked to yet a different customer service person and I had to keep explaining my story over and over. On the day the new setting arrived, the customer service supervisor looked at it and said, "it won't work" and I had to point out that I had been told just the opposite only a two weeks prior. From what I've read here, I would have just worked with Whiteflash and gotten the Vatche x-prong and it would have been easier. But, all's well that ends well. Also, I've already gotten the wedding band and there was a slight worry that it wouldn't look as nice with this new wider e-ring. But it's lovely, so all is well. Thanks for the feedback. The prongs are chubby, but they look good with the chunky band.
Posted: 7/3/2004 9:14:18 AM

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