Hi everyone. Just had my ring reset (1ct, F, VVS) as never been happy with the clunky setting. Also got a sneaky new wedding band - I’m clearly not the sentimental type my old rings/setting at the bottom. Hope you like it, I’m so happy with it.
I'm in London, UK, where we are perhaps not as up on diamond buying as you American Pricescopers who have amazing knowledge - and better options in terms of quality, availability and good prices I'd say.
My original engagement ring was a 0.3ct little cute ring. We had two babies (I know - out of wedlock! Disgusting! ) and were extremely skint (London for POOR). Fast forward ten years and we are in a completely different financial situation and I've acquired a fervent interest in diamonds. My dh bought me diamond stud earrings, a beautiful 3carat eternity ring with Asscher stones, as well as two delicate diamond necklaces. All gorgeous.
Then I decide I'd like an e-ring upgrade (after saying I would just wear the eternity on my left hand instead forevermore!) and I source a beautiful Asscher stone after months of searching through a smaller dealer in Hatton Garden. But for some silly reason I pay no attention to the setting and it's very clunky - big prongs, thick band and it just never does the stone justice.
Finally on my 50th birthday I went to my local jeweller (tiny little shop, elderly owner) and talked to him about exactly what I wanted from his workshop guys. Bought the new band from an online store. Then the new setting arrived and I'm finally happy and extremely grateful - my husband and I have been together for 26 years and we still love each other. That - and the new ring - is the main thing, right??