Pepper in VS2-SI1 accent diamonds

[Calexand]

I am still thrilled with my ring set and know we got an incredible deal ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-e-ring-has-arrived.173265/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-e-ring-has-arrived.173265/[/URL]), but now do need to add one caveat. It's finally sunny where I am, and I have been gazing deeply into the diamonds of my rings, and some of my 2mm accent diamonds are peppered. One accent diamond on my e-ring is practically grey from all the internal flaws. It's on the side, but now that I know it's there, I am a bit peeved. I had asked for eye-clean diamonds, but I am told that VS2-SI1 accent diamonds can still have visible carbon spots. Technically, if following a very strict standard though, you shouldn't be able to see carbon spots in an SI1 accent diamond, right? Or am I wrong? I do have eagle-eye vision for ferreting out flaws. This will probably bother me in the long run. So, how much does it cost to replace a few 2mm accent diamonds set in platinum? Please help! And if you are in Los Angeles, I would be grateful for a recommendation to a skilled jeweler, preferably one that is near OCD with their attention to detail!

 

[slg47]

are you sure your ring is totally clean? you may just be seeing dirt.

 

[Calexand]

No, unfortunately, one accent diamond on my e-ring in particular, is practically grey/darker than the other diamonds. I have seen carbon spots before in larger accent diamonds, so I do know how to recognize them. And there is no reason there should be dirt given that I have not worn them out, save to take pictures.

 

[justginger]

This is a difficult one, as you are upfront about having been on a tight budget and Elan having done all he could to get you lots of bling for a small price tag. In situations like that, it doesn't surprise me to see a shortcoming - something has to give to make an impossible job possible. If it bothers you that much, the repair/replacement shouldn't be all that expensive...depending on your definition of "expensive." I would avoid going to another jeweler and give the original manufacturer a chance to do the repairs. Explain that a few stones have niggling inclusions and you'd like them replaced with stones that are YOUR definition of eye clea, for an additional fee - and let him know what distance you need them to be clean from. With how accommodating he was during the creation, you should give him a chance to make it perfect.

 

[Amys Bling]

This is a difficult one, as you are upfront about having been on a tight budget and Elan having done all he could to get you lots of bling for a small price tag. In situations like that, it doesn't surprise me to see a shortcoming - something has to give to make an impossible job possible. If it bothers you that much, the repair/replacement shouldn't be all that expensive...depending on your definition of "expensive." I would avoid going to another jeweler and give the original manufacturer a chance to do the repairs. Explain that a few stones have niggling inclusions and you'd like them replaced with stones that are YOUR definition of eye clea, for an additional fee - and let him know what distance you need them to be clean from. With how accommodating he was during the creation, you should give him a chance to make it perfect.

totally agree- the vendor may have given you the bet he could for your budget.

Contact the vendor and discuss your issue.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Yes, I would contact the vendor about switching out stones that you are unhappy with. As for the VS2-SI1 grade, it probably depends on who is doing the grading. I'm guessing that they are not certified so they can potentially be called anything a jeweler wishes.

I hope the vendor is able to rectify this to your satisfaction. There may be a bit of an upcharge but it would probably be worth it so that you would be totally happy with your ring.

 

[Calexand]

Thanks for the advice, justginger, Amys Bling, and Missgotrocks! I just spoke to Elan, and he said that he was sorry and would be happy to exchange out the bothersome stones for a small fee while I wait. Such a relief as I love looking at my rings and this one rock in particular catches by eye each time, like a little dark storm cloud! Maybe it's my tendency to over-interpret the symbolism of things like this, but I don't want an "angry" diamond in my set!

 

[MissGotRocks]

So glad it can be rectified! Let us know how it goes!

 

[Calexand]

Justginger, Amysbling, MissGotRocks-- I want to thank you!!! I went over to Elan today, and Elan is such a sweetie-- he ended up waiving the costs of replacing the two stones we agreed upon changing earlier, and a very minor fee for the third one, which I requested he change at the last minute because of the size of the pepper and accent stone location somewhat near the front. I am now 100% happy with my ring and incredibly glad that I went back to Elan instead of some other random vendor! Thank you again very much for your sound advice.

 

[Enerchi]

So glad to hear that you were able to resolve the gray stone and get replacement ones - with minimal upheaval! Always great when the story ends well - happy for you!

 

[Amys Bling]

Glad to hear you are happy!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Good for you - so glad it worked out!

 

[tyty333]

Just looked at your thread on your ring...you have a lovely set!

 

[Amys Bling]

It is a lovely set

 

[Calexand]

Thanks tyty333 and Amysbling! I am very happy with the set now and considering our small budget, think we got the most bling for our buck that we could!