Channel setting- should the diamonds be loose?

[Thebridegoesdiamondshopping]

I have bought a ring with six diamonds in a channel setting. The diamonds move slightly along inside the channel, is that normal? Or does this mean that they are not set properly? I don't want to have to worry that a diamond would fall out. If it matters, the ring itself is platinum.

Thanks for your help!

 

[septsparkle]

I'm no expert, but i don't think the diamonds should be moving no matter how they are set.

 

[stone-cold11]

No, it should not be loose. Diamonds are very hard, if loose, will act like a saw on the metal. Get that fix.

 

[HVVS]

See this http://www.tradeshop.com/master/shame.shtml for problems with channel set techniques. Well, looks like he changed it. There used to be some text and a pic about how periodic reinforcement spanner pieces or bars are needed.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Those stones should not be loose. They may be seated in the channel and thus not likely to fall out but they shouldn't be moving. I'd take it to a jeweler to be checked.

 

[mattbrown516]

Stone cold is right on the money. If the stones are loose they will slowly (but surely) grind away at the metal creating even more of a gap. Defintely have it checked asap. Best of luck!