Is a custom made ring required for a loose Princess?

[Albertdm]

I''ve been considering purchasing a Princess cut diamond online (.90 - 1.03 ct), but getting the ring locally (still not decided on a 3 stone or a solitaire with trailing diamonds). I thought this would be a great strategy. However, a local jeweler said that a loose Princess stone already owned would NOT FIT with any premade ring. Instead, he would have to custom make the ring around the diamond. Is it doable to fit a loose Princess in with a premade ring? Is it much better to custom a ring around the loos diamond? I need help! Thank you in advance!

Dave

 

[neatfreak]

He lies. It is very possible- he just wants to scare you into buying the entire thing from him.

 

[stone-cold11]

Agreed, he is lying.

 

[DiamanteBlu]

If the measurements of the stone are within the stock size range you should not need to have a ring custom made [in fact, when you order an unfinished setting the manufacturer will often tell you what range of mm size it will take]. Unless the stone is very large or has some strange proportion there should be no problem.

 

[Albertdm]

I suspected that might be the case but I needed the confirmation. Thank you so much. I love this forum!!!

Dave

 

[radiantquest]

i would think that you could put a loose princess into a setting that already exists. it may have to be modified a little bit. i dont think that you would have to go completely custom. maybe he was trying to increase his sale by telling you that you have to go custom