Milgrain- Jeweler''s Expert Opinion Needed!

[Sparkles4Luv]

Hey all-

My new e-ring has really fine milgrain detail around the top outside edge of the halo and side of the ring. When the jeweler recently set my new diamond and polished the ring he accidentally wore down part of the milgrain and we had to request to get it re-done so it looked even all the way around. It still looks a little light in parts to me but maybe it''s just my eagle eyes being picky.

Now I''m mainly concerned about what''s going to happen if it needs to be re-done in the future and I have a few questions...

1) How exactly is milgrain re-done? Is this harmful if it needs to be redone in the future??? Does this wear down the metal edge and it will it over expose any pave diamonds set beside it?

2) Will milgrain wear down with regular wear of the ring or is it only a casualty of the jeweler not being careful when polishin/buffing?

I don''t want to keep wearing down my ring since it is 18K white gold. I guess I can just request for them to be extra careful with--which I don''t understand why they wouldn''t be to begin with..

! Anyone out there had similar experiences? I really love this detail because I feel like it takes my rather simple halo ring and gives it an antique touch.

Unfortunately I don''t have pictures just yet, but I''ll try to post some tomorrow. Hopefully the above makes some sense!

 

[HaloAngel]

I would be interested to know this too

 

[LGK]

Millegrain is just a type of hand engraving done by a jeweler. I believe it is done with a graver? Could be wrong about the name of the tool! Occasionally you see millegrain that was actually in the mold of a ring, but it is usually in really poor quality reproduction settings. I''m sure yours was hand done.

Yes, it will wear off eventually, especially if is the incredibly fine type (you see it in all sizes, from big and sloppily done to super fine high quality that you almost need a loupe to see). However it should take many years of constant wear to make a difference. Check out antique filigree rings from the 1920s etc. They usually have the really, really fine millegrain, and it''s usually worn. You shouldn''t have had it worn in a couple of years.

As far as having it touched up eventually, that I can''t say I know anything about.

Hope that helps a little anyway.