Need Advice: Should I have my uneven prongs fixed?

[lbr81406]

I just got engaged 5 days ago and I love my 4 prong ring setting, which is similar to this Verragio Lumino setting http://www.verragio.com/#section=4&sub=1. The diamond is a 2.71 carat round brilliant. However, the tpp of the prongs when viewing the diamond from aove each look a little bit difference and are not evenly spaced. I have 3 questions regardign this: 1) Is it worth mentioning to my fiancee and having the prongs moved 2) Is it is even possible to fix the prongs on a finished ring, and 3) is it difficult to shape these prongs perfectly becuase of the size of the stone? I personally think that the prongs take away from the beauty of the stone. Apologies for the blurry picture, but this is the best I could do with my camera phone.

 

[strmrdr]

1: yes
2: yes
3: no

 

[kristy_lyn]

That would bug me - I''d see whether the place you got the ring from will fix it for you.

 

[FireGoddess]

Absolutely do something about this - even with the blurry picture it seems quite evident! Have them fix the prongs, it is possible, and no, it''s not ridiculously hard to have done whatsoever!

 

[lbr81406]

Thanks for the feedback. How long would it take the jewler to fix a problem like this?

 

[FireGoddess]

Depends on the jeweler and their workload. I used to go to a place where they''d do that in an hour. Some places will take a few days if they''ve got other things to do ahead of you. It won''t take them long, but it will depend on when they can fit you into the schedule.

 

[lbr81406]

There are pave diamonds in the prongs. Will this affect the jeweler''s ability to fix the prongs?

 

[FireGoddess]

Hmmm, yes it will, depending on how high up the prongs they go. The best bet is to take it to the jeweler, show him how ''off'' the prongs are, and tell them you want them fixed. Since the person did a bad job in the first place, they should be willing to fix it. If they CAN''T, they should be willing to replace it since the setting job was poor (assuming the person who set the stone sold you the setting). As to how hard it will be to fix - I can''t answer, not seeing the prongs and not being a bench jeweler.

 

[lbr81406]

Thanks again for all the advice. I''m getting a stomach ache thinking about telling my fiancee I want the ring fixed! Hopefully he will see what I see and understand.

 

[FireGoddess]

I would definitely start out with a ''sweetie, I adore my ring'' and end somewhere with ''can you see that the prongs are crooked? I keep looking at that and it''s really distracting me.''

I''m sure he just wants you to be happy and will gladly get it done. Besides, you shouldn''t be paying to have this fixed. It should be made right.

 

[lbr81406]

That''s a good approach. I will probably also say something about how having the prongs even is msot important for keeping the stone securure.

 

[Lorelei]

Definitely say that from the stone''s security point of view that they need fixing - which they probably do and watch him march to the jewellers with you! Lovely ring and congrats!

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 8/18/2006 12:51:56 PM
Author: lbr81406
That''s a good approach. I will probably also say something about how having the prongs even is msot important for keeping the stone securure.

Even better.

And true!!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I can understand where that would bother you...even it is barely noticeable, you are the one wearing the ring and looking at it every day. Good luck!

 

[kristy_lyn]

Oh yeah - after plunking down all that cash, he will definately want to get the prongs fixed for security reasons.

Are you certain that he got it at an easily accessible jeweler? Because if he got it on e-bay, or somewhere else, you may have more of a problem.

The bad part is, you''re probably going to have to part with your ring for a few days!

 

[lbr81406]

He had the ring made from a wax mold by a reputable jeweler. I want to have the prongs changed primarily for aesthetic reasons. What if the jeweler says there is no way the stone can fall out? The prongs are thick and probably very strong. If the prongs are not perfectly even is there danger the stone could more easily fall out or be damaged in the future? I think a stone this expensive should have a perfect setting and don''t want to be told I should accept the imperfection because it is hand made or because the stone is actually safe.

 

[jaz464]

Date: 8/18/2006 4:28:16 PM
Author: lbr81406

don''t want to be told I should accept the imperfection because it is hand made or because the stone is actually safe.

Then don''t take no for an answer. If they are uneven, demand they be straightened. End of story.