Paranoid about this scenario

[DreamingOfDiamonds]

Is it common to take a diamond & setting *separately** to a jeweler so that they can set the stone into the setting? Or do most people purchase the stone **already** set into the setting? I have done the latter more often...

I have a slight paranoia that the jeweler would swap the stone I bring in and then put their own stone in...am I crazy? Someone talk off me the ledge...

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Is it common to take a diamond & setting *separately** to a jeweler so that they can set the stone into the setting? Or do most people purchase the stone **already** set into the setting? I have done the latter more often...

I have a slight paranoia that the jeweler would swap the stone I bring in and then put their own stone in...am I crazy? Someone talk off me the ledge...

Where do you live ?

This would never happen in my part of the world becsuse once it was found out the jewler would never work again

 

[seaurchin]

I agree with Daisys and Diamonds that a jeweler who pulled stunts like this probably wouldn't be in business for long.

However, a problem is always possible. For ex., maybe they hired a new assistant who wasn't so well known. Or a relative of theirs with sticky fingers dropped in to visit. Or something could simply be lost, or accidentally ruined while being worked on, or there could be a break-in or natural disaster or etc.

I would check around on jeweler websites or reviews or just call to find out what their intake procedure is. Some of them take a close up photo of your pieces when you drop it off and you both get a copy. That's the one I'd go with, if I didn't already know and trust the jeweler. And if something isn't right when you get there, decline.

Also, if it's enough to worry about, I'd get the piece insured before dropping it off.

 

[DreamingOfDiamonds]

Where do you live ?

This would never happen in my part of the world becsuse once it was found out the jewler would never work again

I'm in Texas, USA

 

[Karl_K]

View the stone under the stores microscope and identify the inscription and inclusions, photos are even better
Once set verify the inclusions and inscription.

 

[Lookinagain]

I don't buy my diamonds set because I like to figure out my own settings and have them made. If I was buying a stock setting from the merchant who sold me the stone, then yes, I'd buy the ring with the stone already mounted. As others have said, it is unlikely that a reputable jeweler would swap out your stone, but for comfort, do as @Karl_K suggests and get to know your stones inclusions and the inscription, if there is one.

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

I had a diamond switched many, many years ago. And yes, it was done by a very "reputable" jeweler. My recommendation is to follow the advice of @Karl_K. An honest jeweler will have no issue with your request.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Generally, the more experienced diamond consumer will purchase the diamond and then find a setting they like or have a setting made for that diamond. Of course there's always exceptions, like finding an amazing antique or vintage ring with a lovely diamond already in it.

Often, reputable jewelers will document the diamond or jewelry piece coming in with photos and a thorough examination. That protects them too.