Price of resetting eternity band

[kimf79]

Anyone who has experience resetting an eternity band could you give me an idea on Price?

I think some of the pickiness I have over my band would be resolvedwith setting in a different style, low profile basket setting.

I will contact my original jeweler but he didn’t answer my last email about possibility of upgrading size of stones at a later date (so I think that’s a no) but I’m sure it would be fine going forward to work on a reset.

Not sure I have it in the budget to do it right now but curious if anyone has reset an eternity band what it cost.

Thanks!

 

[kenny]

I suspect it's cheaper to just sell your old one on www.loupetroop.com , then buy a new one that you like.

 

[Weecam]

I sent my eternity ring to a seller I deal with on Etsy called JewelryyoulovebyAby and she reset my diamonds for $400 plus $75 for an extra diamond. It‘s a 1ct diamond eternity ring so the diamonds are small (5 points each), however she did a great job. Very low set similar to the Blue Nile riviera. Hope that helps.

 

[gregchang35]

Resetting to a new design in AUD will largely depend on the weight of gold used. Current project I am working on is estimated at about AUD $1800 but will know more when the amount of gold is used.

However, I would advise strongly against resetting it. Why? In your case, you have always thought of size of stones are not big enough. So ploughing (more) money into a reset may yield the same feel/look of “the diamonds are not big enough or, as big as what I saw in THAT store and therefore wanted THAT stone size and not this size”

Everyone travels a different road, including the original vendor. They are coming up to the silly and festive season. They may or may not want to do the reset.

I do hope you get an answer from them soon and more direction in which you are going.

 

[kimf79]

Resetting to a new design in AUD will largely depend on the weight of gold used. Current project I am working on is estimated at about AUD $1800 but will know more when the amount of gold is used.

However, I would advise strongly against resetting it. Why? In your case, you have always thought of size of stones are not big enough. So ploughing (more) money into a reset may yield the same feel/look of “the diamonds are not big enough or, as big as what I saw in THAT store and therefore wanted THAT stone size and not this size”

Everyone travels a different road, including the original vendor. They are coming up to the silly and festive season. They may or may not want to do the reset.

I do hope you get an answer from them soon and more direction in which you are going.

I think I'm getting the feeling that the jeweler would not be open to trade in for larger stones, I also don't want much larger so maybe it wouldn't be much of a profitable situation? idk. I also did reach out to a few jewelers that are mentioned here to see if I can trade in for bigger stones and they were all very nice but they did in the end say I should go back to original jeweler.

As far as doing a reset I maybe wanted to just touch base with him and get a price. I don't have to do it now.

I could sell but I would worry I wouldn't really get as much as i wanted.

Anyways, onto why I thought the reset could help. One, is the reset style is lower. part of what bothers me with mine now is its a bit more protruding looking. plus I think with a reset we could place prongs different in a way that might help the stones look slightly bigger and can help my crazy pickiness.

the jeweler does a very good basically exact version of the tiffany embrace. so that's what I'd be looking at for full eternity set very low with my .20 point stones.

maybe that way when I wear it I could stop obsessing over it!

 

[kimf79]

I sent my eternity ring to a seller I deal with on Etsy called JewelryyoulovebyAby and she reset my diamonds for $400 plus $75 for an extra diamond. It‘s a 1ct diamond eternity ring so the diamonds are small (5 points each), however she did a great job. Very low set similar to the Blue Nile riviera. Hope that helps.

thank you! that's a good price!

 

[kimf79]

yeah not a bad idea but I guess my concern is not being able to get a good price. my ring finger is pretty small also so not the most common size.

 

[kimf79]

This would be the idea. I will show mine and the setting change I'd be thinking of changing to. first 2 pics are mine. Then 2nd two are another fellow PS'er with the low basket setting I'd be looking for. I think resetting would give me a nicer lower profile and could make the stones look ever so slightly bigger if I have the prongs set so the ring looks a bit less scalloped than mine. any thoughts?

and im also even feeling a little timid to reach out to the jeweler again to be honest. in the end he seemed frustrated with the sizing issues. but I gave him my size and we had some back and forth on it until we ended up working it out with some sizing beads. I think this is just something that can happen working on projects remotely.

 

[gregchang35]

I am doubtful that any jeweler will do a trade with you in the stone/ ring for you to upgrade/ make a bigger stone & ring.

Based on what you are wanted to do with the change of settings:::

Lower setting is just that- it sits closer to the finger.

Basket setting has more metal than the scalloped. More metal- more cost for the setting.

Prongs are set between the stones. Based on the pics that you have included, the basket setting has a look of squarer stones v the u shaped / scalloped setting, which keeps the shape of the round stone. So, possibly the square shape would make the stone appear bigger. The only true way to make a call on what appears bigger is to have the exact same stone size in both settings in front of you to see for yourself what looks better.

Then there is the question of which setting would feel better to wear. Would one setting be More comfortable than the other? I wonder if you search on PS to see if any other members have made this comparison?

Or google images of the same size stones in the settings you are considering. This would only give you the idea if the setting will make the stone appear bigger than what they already are. The fit/ comfort can only be made in person. Is there a store near by that May have similar styles for you to try?

Otherwise, you have to make that change and assess it yourself. And be prepared that it may not be what you think it’s going to feel/ look like. OR- it could work in your favour and it resolves your issue.

At any rate- the $ spent would be considered a learning experience into what you like about diamonds and settings.

For what it is worth- I prefer the u prong / scalloped setting as it shows more of the stone than the basket setting.

As mentioned before, the size of stone is something that has bugged you from the beginning, despite deciding on the smaller stone. It is a hard realisation that the decision that was made has yielded the result that it does. Yes, trying to make amends is possible and money has to be spent... it just depends on how much you are willing to spend. And, also understand that it is all a learning experience. Yes, a costly one... but, it is a very valuable one to learn.

My guidance is still the same... sell this ring to recoup some of the costs that guy have incurred. Make a new ring to exactly what you initially saw.

 

[kimf79]

I am doubtful that any jeweler will do a trade with you in the stone/ ring for you to upgrade/ make a bigger stone & ring.

Based on what you are wanted to do with the change of settings:::

Lower setting is just that- it sits closer to the finger.

Basket setting has more metal than the scalloped. More metal- more cost for the setting.

Prongs are set between the stones. Based on the pics that you have included, the basket setting has a look of squarer stones v the u shaped / scalloped setting, which keeps the shape of the round stone. So, possibly the square shape would make the stone appear bigger. The only true way to make a call on what appears bigger is to have the exact same stone size in both settings in front of you to see for yourself what looks better.

Then there is the question of which setting would feel better to wear. Would one setting be More comfortable than the other? I wonder if you search on PS to see if any other members have made this comparison?

Or google images of the same size stones in the settings you are considering. This would only give you the idea if the setting will make the stone appear bigger than what they already are. The fit/ comfort can only be made in person. Is there a store near by that May have similar styles for you to try?

Otherwise, you have to make that change and assess it yourself. And be prepared that it may not be what you think it’s going to feel/ look like. OR- it could work in your favour and it resolves your issue.

At any rate- the $ spent would be considered a learning experience into what you like about diamonds and settings.

For what it is worth- I prefer the u prong / scalloped setting as it shows more of the stone than the basket setting.

As mentioned before, the size of stone is something that has bugged you from the beginning, despite deciding on the smaller stone. It is a hard realisation that the decision that was made has yielded the result that it does. Yes, trying to make amends is possible and money has to be spent... it just depends on how much you are willing to spend. And, also understand that it is all a learning experience. Yes, a costly one... but, it is a very valuable one to learn.

My guidance is still the same... sell this ring to recoup some of the costs that guy have incurred. Make a new ring to exactly what you initially saw.

Yes, I think I like the lower setting look and the more square look, and the square look will potentially make it look slightly bigger. what I regret is not doing the .25 stones. that's what I had wanted before. I don't know where or why I made the adjustment to the size. I think its cause I actually wanted .30 to start and that didn't actually look great - BUT why did I choose .20 over .25?

I feel like when the pressure is on my decision making process gets "OFF" and I start flip flopping on what I think I want.

but really I only had the budget to do this once at this point as we just have too many other priorities with family stuff that might come before my jewelry needs lol. I mean is there any idea or estimate of what you think i could sell it for?

I feel like if the setting change can perhaps help resolve my issues it might be an easier fix than selling it at a probably decent loss and then probably having to put a few more thousand on it.

 

[gregchang35]

Selling it on LT or diamond bistro or here, could get you around 80%. Bargaining as ppl would and, how much you are willing to let it go for are completely different to the listing price you want. How long it’s been selling for and how quick you want to sell it.

As with costs- yes, priorities need to be set and measured.

Reset if this will help with the feeling of- at least I tried that path. It MAY or may not work... if it worked out- bingo...

Sometimes it nice to talk to like minded ppl and have things written down to see what can be done.

Good luck.

 

[EE3]

Just a thought...would you consider getting a 5-stone or 7-stone with .25s to mimic the look of an eternity? It may not cost much more than resetting/upgrading to .25s. Below are .2, .25, and .3s on my right hand size 4 ring finger. I get full top finger coverage with .2 but I prefer.3s.



Here are pictures of .2 and .25s sent to me by a jeweler. FWIW, I don’t think there’s a huge difference between the two sizes. You have a lovely ring and I hope you wear it in happiness and good health. Best of luck!

 

[kimf79]

Thank you for posting this! it's actually quite helpful to see, because I'm just under a size 4 too. wow though I do wish I got the .25, its not that its so much bigger but it just looks better to me and was the look I was going for (something about the width of it on the finger looks better than .20 in my humble opinion lol. now im trying to figure out how I can fix that. the 5-7 stone ring idea is not a bad option.

I guess in all honesty I was partly deterred by price as the .25 rings were nearly $2k more, though not a huge difference in carat weight from .20 ring.

 

[nala]

Anyone who has experience resetting an eternity band could you give me an idea on Price?

I think some of the pickiness I have over my band would be resolvedwith setting in a different style, low profile basket setting.

I will contact my original jeweler but he didn’t answer my last email about possibility of upgrading size of stones at a later date (so I think that’s a no) but I’m sure it would be fine going forward to work on a reset.

Not sure I have it in the budget to do it right now but curious if anyone has reset an eternity band what it cost.

Thanks!

Have you tried David Klass? His prices seem to be very reasonable.

 

[nala]

Yes, I think I like the lower setting look and the more square look, and the square look will potentially make it look slightly bigger. what I regret is not doing the .25 stones. that's what I had wanted before. I don't know where or why I made the adjustment to the size. I think its cause I actually wanted .30 to start and that didn't actually look great - BUT why did I choose .20 over .25?

I feel like when the pressure is on my decision making process gets "OFF" and I start flip flopping on what I think I want.

but really I only had the budget to do this once at this point as we just have too many other priorities with family stuff that might come before my jewelry needs lol. I mean is there any idea or estimate of what you think i could sell it for?

I feel like if the setting change can perhaps help resolve my issues it might be an easier fix than selling it at a probably decent loss and then probably having to put a few more thousand on it.

I just read this post. I have the square look and it is 4 mm wide I think. Definitely gives my eternity a chunkier look than a scalloped one. Idk if that’s a good thing, lol, Bc sometimes I covet a more defined look. But the setting really sold me on it. I got it preloved and it did the trick. Lol. It led me to believe that I was buying a bigger eternity. So maybe a square look might help.

 

[CSpan]

I sent my eternity ring to a seller I deal with on Etsy called JewelryyoulovebyAby and she reset my diamonds for $400 plus $75 for an extra diamond. It‘s a 1ct diamond eternity ring so the diamonds are small (5 points each), however she did a great job. Very low set similar to the Blue Nile riviera. Hope that helps.

@Weecam could you link her store? My google-fu is weak

 

[kimf79]

I just read this post. I have the square look and it is 4 mm wide I think. Definitely gives my eternity a chunkier look than a scalloped one. Idk if that’s a good thing, lol, Bc sometimes I covet a more defined look. But the setting really sold me on it. I got it preloved and it did the trick. Lol. It led me to believe that I was buying a bigger eternity. So maybe a square look might help.

Yes I agree that’s what I was thinking it might help! Would love to see yours and 4 mm wide sounds perfect. It’s weird how such a small mm can make a difference to our eyes.

I will perhaps call the jeweler about resetting. Though I have mentioned before we had 3 back n forth mailings of this ring on sizing and lots of communication. So I hope he won’t be frustrated hearing from me on wanting a change of course I would be paying though

 

[nala]

Ok. Here it is. For perspective it is pictured with my 9 stone. The center stone is 1 carat. Side stones are graduated anywhere from .40 to .15 I think. I suspect my eternity stones are .13 max .15 each.

 

[kimf79]

Ok. Here it is. For perspective it is pictured with my 9 stone. The center stone is 1 carat. Side stones are graduated anywhere from .40 to .15 I think. I suspect my eternity stones are .13 max .15 each.

Pretty set! I think though the square look does somewhat make the stones look bigger than having a more scalloped look.

 

[gregchang35]

Looks like you have had some great perspectives on a re set!

Can’t wait to see what you decide and the result of the new ring!

 

[Weecam]

@Weecam could you link her store? My google-fu is weak

I hope I‘m allowed to post a link? Here you go:

JewelryULoveByAby - Etsy Canada

Shop Our craft is love from ❤️heart to ❤️heart by JewelryULoveByAby located in New York, United States. Top shop for gifts. Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!

www.etsy.com

 

[CSpan]

I hope I‘m allowed to post a link? Here you go:

JewelryULoveByAby - Etsy Canada

Shop Our craft is love from ❤️heart to ❤️heart by JewelryULoveByAby located in New York, United States. Top shop for gifts. Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!

www.etsy.com

Thank you! Not bad pricing at all, I think I see a ruby band screaming at me

 

[kimf79]

I hope I‘m allowed to post a link? Here you go:

JewelryULoveByAby - Etsy Canada

Shop Our craft is love from ❤️heart to ❤️heart by JewelryULoveByAby located in New York, United States. Top shop for gifts. Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!

www.etsy.com

Thank you for linking me to this!!