Help me, I have a loose prong

[kenny]

The upper-left prong for my 1727 carat D IF diamond ring is loose and I can't afford to have the jeweler fix it.
I know I know I should have followed standard PS guidelines and gone with 64 prongs for diamonds over 1500 carats.

But, what should I do now?

It fell out once before, but at least I knew it ... since when it fell it broke my toe.

 

[VRBeauty]

Wear only sandals from now on. At least you'll know right away if that baby* falls out of its setting again.

* as in Baby Huey, that is...

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Some chewing gum and scotch tape should hold it until you can get some crazy glue.

 

[jordyonbass]

Rubber bands and tape, I've performed mechanical miracles with that stuff. I am sure it will suffice mate!

 

[AdaBeta27]

Pinch it back together using a rubber band wrapped around needle nose pliers. That ought to fix it.

Well, on second thought, you might actually need Channelocks. And some plastic tubing. lol

 

[Polished]

It should be right with the three prongs. There are plenty of settings around now with a funky three prong look. I think the problem is in your mind, you're way overthinking this.

 

[missy]

I know this isn't in Rocky Talky and you aren't asking buuuut, can you return this for something less dangerous (i.e. won't break your toes) and less included? I know you said it is a D IF but is that GIA or EGL or WTF? Also what is its HCA?
If it is past your point of no return policy well no worries. It is a unique and special conversation piece and perhaps would make a good bezeled pendant?


PS I would get Victor or Leon or Steven right on this because delicate claw prongs would make all the difference dontcha think?

Here's mine, what do you think? It's OMGWTH certed D IF too...lot in common no? But mine has those delicious claw prongs. I mean sure those prongs are plated (with what IDK) but still ooh la la.
Look at those endless facets. Sigh. I could gaze at them all day.




Or perhaps you will prefer my original ER diamond. I thought it was too small so upgraded. Thank goodness my dh is so understanding and accommodating.

 

[monarch64]

I think you could just wedge a cotton ball between that prong and the lovely stone and it will work fine. People will just think you have a bit of sweater lint stuck in your ring, nbd.