HappyChappy
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Hello all!
I was on here asking for help with my engagement ring a while back and received some really fantastic advice (thank you!).
A bit of an update on my original engagement ring in case you saw my first thread. Despite the issues surrounding the ring I decided to use it but first wanted to fix up some worn prongs and make sure the diamonds were secure. I found a jeweler with a good reputation who specialises in vintage rings (mine is from 1910) so I put it in with them. When it came back the prongs between two diamonds were squished and the other prongs were uneven and catching on things. They are still working on it but I saw their first attempt at fixing it the other day and it wasn't much improved . Because of all the issues I have had with this ring I have given up and am just settling with another ring I have as I'm too occupied with my new baby to look for another lol.
Now to the wedding band.
The other ring I am using is quite small and I would like a very dainty band with a micropave setting to go with it. I went to a jeweller yesterday and ordered a half band claw set micropave with a curve and profile that match the ring. It's going to cost $2,900 AUD or $1,925 USD. I was originally ok with that but have awoken in the middle of the night wondering if that is a bit expensive for what I ordered? I have used this jeweller before and was happy with the quality of their work but as someone without much understanding of the industry I thought they were a bit expensive. However, I returned to them after my experience with the the other jeweller as I know their work and I didn't want another unpleasant surprise.
So what do you guys think? Is $1,925 USD too much to pay for a custom claw set micropave half band? Should I be looking elsewhere online? I am happy to pay for quality I just don't want to pay more than necessary.
I was on here asking for help with my engagement ring a while back and received some really fantastic advice (thank you!).
A bit of an update on my original engagement ring in case you saw my first thread. Despite the issues surrounding the ring I decided to use it but first wanted to fix up some worn prongs and make sure the diamonds were secure. I found a jeweler with a good reputation who specialises in vintage rings (mine is from 1910) so I put it in with them. When it came back the prongs between two diamonds were squished and the other prongs were uneven and catching on things. They are still working on it but I saw their first attempt at fixing it the other day and it wasn't much improved . Because of all the issues I have had with this ring I have given up and am just settling with another ring I have as I'm too occupied with my new baby to look for another lol.
Now to the wedding band.
The other ring I am using is quite small and I would like a very dainty band with a micropave setting to go with it. I went to a jeweller yesterday and ordered a half band claw set micropave with a curve and profile that match the ring. It's going to cost $2,900 AUD or $1,925 USD. I was originally ok with that but have awoken in the middle of the night wondering if that is a bit expensive for what I ordered? I have used this jeweller before and was happy with the quality of their work but as someone without much understanding of the industry I thought they were a bit expensive. However, I returned to them after my experience with the the other jeweller as I know their work and I didn't want another unpleasant surprise.
So what do you guys think? Is $1,925 USD too much to pay for a custom claw set micropave half band? Should I be looking elsewhere online? I am happy to pay for quality I just don't want to pay more than necessary.
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