1st post...been absorbing the great info for over a year however.
After all the extensive research, finally bought an engagement setting and center stone. Purchased a fantastic loose diamond online, and the white gold setting at a Zales. The setting was 3-4x more expensive than online--but my GF fell in love with it.
Have yet to set the center stone with the ring. Zales offers their "lifetime protection plan" for $150. Includes repair, refinishing, and replacement for lost/chipped stones (8 princess channel set). Would not include the center stone, of course.
Questions: Is the plan worth the $150 upfront? How often will I need to rhodium plate (I''m sure their finish is mega-thin)? What kind of repairs should I anticipate (6prong cathedral setting). Also, is a 14kt white gold head ok vs platinum?
And a props to Denver, Wink,GoodolGold and so many of the other IdealRocks.....Now I understand why this little sparkly thing this worth more than my car.
After all the extensive research, finally bought an engagement setting and center stone. Purchased a fantastic loose diamond online, and the white gold setting at a Zales. The setting was 3-4x more expensive than online--but my GF fell in love with it.
Have yet to set the center stone with the ring. Zales offers their "lifetime protection plan" for $150. Includes repair, refinishing, and replacement for lost/chipped stones (8 princess channel set). Would not include the center stone, of course.
Questions: Is the plan worth the $150 upfront? How often will I need to rhodium plate (I''m sure their finish is mega-thin)? What kind of repairs should I anticipate (6prong cathedral setting). Also, is a 14kt white gold head ok vs platinum?
And a props to Denver, Wink,GoodolGold and so many of the other IdealRocks.....Now I understand why this little sparkly thing this worth more than my car.