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Setting problem : Is my diamond in danger of falling out? |
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| P: 9/10/2004 10:08:30 AM | |
laney Ideal Rock Total Posts: 750 Last Post: 7/27/2006 Member Since: 12/18/2003 |
Hello - Just curious on your thoughts. I am getting a new setting shortly, so this is not a setting I will keep however.... My solitare setting - 4 prong, platinum, knife edge, for 1.5 ct RB was sized to fit my finger. The cut in the platinum where the sizing was done - directly at the bottom of the ring, has been visible lately - like "dirt" made the cut stand out. I clean it regularly - and it doesn't really bother me. HOWEVER - my fiance noticed that it was rough feeling there. AND then we noticed that it had come apart! Basically, the ring sits fine- and the bottom edges do meet and are together(like the ring should be). But if you apply moderate pressure either sideways are to pull apart - it is clear that they are not connected. But normally they sit flush together (no visible space normally). So my question is, will this affect the integrity of the prongs / diamond? Should I not wear the ring at all because of this? I don't want to worry / or pay the expense of getting this particular issue fixed right now, as I am getting a brand new setting in a matter of weeks. But I am curious of your thoughts. THANKS !!! Laney |
| Posted: 9/10/2004 10:08:30 AM | |
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| P: 9/10/2004 11:26:14 AM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,614 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
Laney, A broken sizing seam is not likely to jeopardize your stone but it can pinch you and it can cause a snag that will damage your clothing. Whoever did the sizing should be willing to repair it for you for free. If they aren't available, it shouldn't be more than $50 to fix at a local platinumsmith. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 9/10/2004 11:26:14 AM | |
| P: 9/10/2004 11:27:01 AM | |
yowahking Cut Rock Total Posts: 317 Last Post: 11/13/2004 Member Since: 8/16/2004 |
The jeweler should fix the seam for free if you are near to them. If not most jewelers can fix it for about $25. Up to you whether the money or the break is more important. Plat is better to weld the seam at the bottom than to solder it, for future ring sizing. In other words, the two sides of the ring are fuzed together with no other material in the seam.
Scott Bohall |
| Posted: 9/10/2004 11:27:01 AM | |
| P: 9/10/2004 11:30:44 AM | |
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laney Ideal Rock Total Posts: 750 Last Post: 7/27/2006 Member Since: 12/18/2003 |
Thank you both. I appreciate your responses. I figured it would be an easy fix, but I'm so close to a new setting. If there is any delay at all, I'll get in the car and get the seam fixed. I'm sure the shop will repair it with no problem. Thanks again! Laney |
| Posted: 9/10/2004 11:30:44 AM | |
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