TechieTechie
Shiny_Rock
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Hi PSers....
From the 'coming attractions' thread, some folks know I've been ring shopping. I have an antique JGB piece out on 'loan' (aka the return period). I love the style, but it needs resized up 3.25 sizes to a size 10 (which I knew going in).
https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-00ctw-vintage-double-row-baguette-and-diamond-band
I took it to a well known Boston jeweler to get a quote on the resizing, and I admit, I was surprised. Not terribly surprised that the ring is from the 20s (due to the PLAT stamping) and that they wanted to reshank it (given the size changed). I was really surprised that:
1. Two of the stones are chipped
2. The setting, on both sides of the face, is cracked (the bench said it was probably due a previous resizing)
3. They wanted $650 to re-shank and fix the cracks.
I guess, my question to PSers are:
1. Is this (setting crack and stone chipping) terribly uncommon in older rings?
2. Is this a normal price for re-shanking?
I really do like the setting, but the cost to reshank and fix the crack is 1/2 what I paid for the ring. Just don't know if it's worth it.
Thanks in advance...
Techie
From the 'coming attractions' thread, some folks know I've been ring shopping. I have an antique JGB piece out on 'loan' (aka the return period). I love the style, but it needs resized up 3.25 sizes to a size 10 (which I knew going in).
https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-00ctw-vintage-double-row-baguette-and-diamond-band
I took it to a well known Boston jeweler to get a quote on the resizing, and I admit, I was surprised. Not terribly surprised that the ring is from the 20s (due to the PLAT stamping) and that they wanted to reshank it (given the size changed). I was really surprised that:
1. Two of the stones are chipped
2. The setting, on both sides of the face, is cracked (the bench said it was probably due a previous resizing)
3. They wanted $650 to re-shank and fix the cracks.
I guess, my question to PSers are:
1. Is this (setting crack and stone chipping) terribly uncommon in older rings?
2. Is this a normal price for re-shanking?
I really do like the setting, but the cost to reshank and fix the crack is 1/2 what I paid for the ring. Just don't know if it's worth it.
Thanks in advance...
Techie