Need help ordering!

[hynes3]

First, thanks Diamondseeker for replying to my earlier post. Unfortunately, the head cannot be changed b/c it is integrated. Does anyone else know if it is ok to place a 1ct stone into a 2ct head (that will be modified to fit)? Again, the head is integrated so it cannot be changed out, only modified. I am thinking about just ordering a new setting made to fit a one carat, but how do I know what it is made for? Most vendors that sell the plain Tiffany style settings w/ an integrated head don''t state what size diamond it is meant for or they give a broad range like .5 to 3 carats which makes me think it would be fine for my current jeweler to just modify the head afterall. Do most settings just have a generic head that can be modified to fit any stone? Please help...so confused. Thanks!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No, when they say they come in .5 to 3.0, that means the range of sizes they come in. There is such thing as a 1 carat head. My original diamond is in a plain tiffany setting with a one carat head. I had two settings for a 1.5 ct. stone. You don't want a 2 ct. head modified for a 1 ct. stone. I cannot understand why they don't just order you the right size!

 

[hynes3]

That''s what I was thinking too, but they said they aren''t carrying the integrated head anymore only the kind with a peg set head. I think I am going to take your advice and insure the ringand just order the setting I want in the right size. I have found it at a few different websites, however it only never allows me to choose the correct size head. It just says "add to cart". In the description it says can fit sizes 1ct-3ct. How do I get one made for a one carat if I can''t select what size diamond it''s for? Geez, so complicated! And for just a plain Tiffany setting seems crazy! Should be the easiest thing to order.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Susie, I'd really recommend buying one locally so they will set your stone. You may have a lot of trouble finding anyone who'll set it if you bring in a diamond and the setting and buy nothing (other than a nominal setting fee). Just try another jeweler. Take a picture of what you like to make it easier.