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Any truth to this rumor?

P: 4/25/2008 12:14:19 PM
tpinsky Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: 4/25/2008 Member Since: 4/25/2008	I found a Verragio setting that I absolutely love, but a friend of my boyfriend told him that Verragio makes their settings hollow so they use less platinum and can make more money on each ring they sell. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether there is any truth behind this rumor, and if it is true, how much it really matters. Thanks!
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:14:19 PM

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P: 4/25/2008 12:41:53 PM
niceice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,792 Last Post: 7/22/2008 Member Since: 1/29/2003	Manufacturers often hollow out the underside of their rings in order to make them weigh less and thus cost less because less metal is used, but how exactly would you go about making a ring such as this actually "hollow" as in tube like? I don't think there is enough depth to go to the trouble, nor a cost effective manner in which to produce a hollow ring such as this that would offset the expense of doing so. Todd L. Gray, President NiceIce.com
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:41:53 PM

P: 4/25/2008 12:45:36 PM
DiamondExpert Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,243 Last Post: 6/20/2009 Member Since: 1/16/2003	Wow! Those look molto fragile! I think if you decked someone with any of these on your finger, you'd have to go directly to your jeweler for repairs! Gary www.diamondexpert.com
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:45:36 PM

P: 4/25/2008 12:52:20 PM
niceice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,792 Last Post: 7/22/2008 Member Since: 1/29/2003	Date: 4/25/2008 12:45:36 PM Author: DiamondExpert Wow! Those look molto fragile! I think if you decked someone with any of these on your finger, you'd have to go directly to your jeweler for repairs! I was thinking that myself. I was also wondering whether they are comfortable or not with all the in and out weaving of the lace pattern that offsets the finger, it looks cool, but doesn't appear to be comfortable IMO. Todd L. Gray, President NiceIce.com
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:52:20 PM

P: 4/25/2008 1:01:42 PM
March-8-2008 Cut Rock Total Posts: 178 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 11/27/2007	That looks HORRIBLY uncomfortable!! Pretty, but amazingly uncomfortable. Anne
Posted: 4/25/2008 1:01:42 PM

P: 4/25/2008 3:59:22 PM
ImpatientOne Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,185 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/19/2006	There are a few PS'ers who have similar Verragio rings. Maybe they will chime in to tell us how comfortable they are!!! ImpatientOne
Posted: 4/25/2008 3:59:22 PM

P: 4/25/2008 4:11:19 PM
oobiecoo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,974 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/10/2007	I tried one of those rings at my jewelers. She said they make them like that to prevent rolling... the texture gives it a little more "grip". ************************************* "Love is a great beautifier."- Louisa May Alcott
Posted: 4/25/2008 4:11:19 PM

P: 4/25/2008 5:22:38 PM
DiamondGirlHH Cut Rock Total Posts: 168 Last Post: 9/14/2009 Member Since: 2/14/2008	Hello tpinsky and everyone, I am a proud owner of a ring from the Verragio's Paradiso collection in platinum. You can see the pics at the SMTR These rings are very well made and that's was the reason I choose to go with the Verragio in the first place. Also the jeweler spoke very highly of the Verragio's quality and service. In platinum these rings are quiet substantial so there aren't any hollow parts at all. Of course there is the signature scrolling design which makes the ring very comfortable as well as prevents it from spinning on the finger. I agree with Todd as well, it would be more costly to make these rings hollow or tube like to save money from the metal. Those rings are the ones you get from QVC or Home Shopping where the ring weights like a feather because it's so thin. Tpinsky, I would reconfirm your information with the "friend of your bf" or try one of those rings at a local jeweler. You'll find that those rumors are false. Heather
Posted: 4/25/2008 5:22:38 PM

P: 4/25/2008 5:49:12 PM
ValGirl Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 6/20/2008 Member Since: 4/17/2008	Date: 4/25/2008 12:14:19 PM Author:tpinsky I found a Verragio setting that I absolutely love, but a friend of my boyfriend told him that Verragio makes their settings hollow so they use less platinum and can make more money on each ring they sell. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether there is any truth behind this rumor, and if it is true, how much it really matters. Thanks! Hey tpinsky, No offense but that sounds really silly...Why would a highly reputable jewelry manufacturer hollow their rings so they can save few dollars. I bet all these fine jewelry retailers wouldn't even carry the collection if that would be the case because in the end of the day Verragio doesn't sell directly, the jewelers do so why would they risk it? I am in the market shopping for a Verragio ring and I have tried on few rings from their Paradiso, Classico and Euro collections and let me tell you they are simply beautiful, you shouldn't have any worries at all. They are quiet heavy and solid built if anything. They are also quiet comfy on the finger even though they look otherwise on the pictures. When we first started shopping for the engagement ring, we kept going back and forth between Verragio and Tacori. I saw an ad for the Verragio's paradiso rings and also saw an ad for Tacori's Crescent rings. One of the few reasons we decided to go with Verragio over Tacori was because Tacori's rings were over our budget and friends started mentioning that they kept seeing their rings on QVC shopping. Then I read some quality control issues in these jewelry community boards so we decided on the Verragio. Also if you look at Tacori's designs they have these cut-out openings and holes in their shanks. You should talk to a professional jeweler who carries the collection about this. Valerie So many books, so little time...
Posted: 4/25/2008 5:49:12 PM

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