Looking for some help to fix the engagement ring I purchased

[kasperb]

Hello all,

A few weeks ago I purchased an engagement ring at the diamond district in NYC. After doing some research and shopping around, I found a stone that I liked, as well as a great band to go with it (halo setting). Once I've decided to go with the band & stone, the jeweler took me to the technician who was going to set the stone. Initially I liked it, but after a few weeks and reviewing some more pictures of halo settings online, I'm rethinking the setting. A few items that are off on the current setting in my opinion:

- The setting is skewed (this should be an easy fix).
- There is too much space between the halo and the stone. I'm not sure if there's anyway to fix this. This actually bothers me the most; it's not very 'gradual' from the halo to the stone.

My thought is to go back to the place where I purchased it, and have them re-set it in a way that I'm 100% happy with. I just hope they're able to modify the current band.

Please look at the pictures. Any constructive feedback or advice to make it look better is greatly appreciated.

http://imgur.com/a/VLrc5

Thank you

 

[the_mother_thing]

Re: Looking for some help to fix the engagement ring I purch

Pretty ring and unique halo; I've not seen one like that before where the halo almost looks like it's floating. The space between your diamond and the halo is called an air line. Some designs have them; some don't. Since the halo is attached via the prongs, I am not sure how that space could be eliminated, but someone with more experience than I will probably chime in.

ETA: you should refer any changes or fixes to the original jeweler if you decide to make any changes. Otherwise, it will likely void any warranty you received if someone else does anything to it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Looking for some help to fix the engagement ring I purch

I don't really think that diamond fits the setting, to be honest. I do not think there is any way to fix that other than to start over with the setting or buy a slightly larger diamond.

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Looking for some help to fix the engagement ring I purch

Pretty stone. Return the setting.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Re: Looking for some help to fix the engagement ring I purch

I agree that the stone is almost too small for the setting. I too would return the setting and start over. Sounds like it was a quick sell and a quick set and with a halo, you can't just plop down any stone in it and have it look great.