Shopping for an engagement.

[kudy]

I was able to get 2 pictures that somewhat display the tarnish effect the ring has on the side:

 

[kudy]

Same thing, different lighting and angle.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 8/9/2008 11:57:45 PM
Author: kudy
I was able to get 2 pictures that somewhat display the tarnish effect the ring has on the side:

Oh I see what you are saying. Maybe take it to a local trusted jewelry store and see if they could fix it or send it back. I would actually tell them and send it back. I am sorry.

 

[Ellen]

I would send JA the pics. If it''s just a matter of needing dipped, maybe they would pay to have a local jeweler do it so you don''t have to send it off again.

And the ring is just gorgeous! It turned out really nice.

 

[lauralu]

Gorgeous ring and stone...yes please call JA they will undoubtedly fix this for you...and please please please come back and post in the "show me the ring" with hand shots. I am very interested to know how high this stands up and if it feels like a higher sitting setting....good job!

 

[kudy]

How much would you estimate it would cost to have a local jeweler do it? I may try to get JA to pay for that, if it''s reasonable.

 

[Jelly]

Beautiful ring Kudy, but i agree that a brand new ring shouldn''t look tarnished already. I''m thinking around $50 for a local jeweler to work on it, but tell JA nonetheless.

 

[kudy]

JA got back to me today, and they are going to fix it for me.

They also offered me $50 to have it done locally, but I think the best option is to send it back to them. Now I just have to make sure that I get it back in time for my planned proposal!

 

[sparxs111]

Congrats! You did a great job on the ring. Looks spectacular!

 

[kudy]

Thanks for all of the support and nice comments everyone, you are helping me stay confident in my purchase

I dropped the ring off at FedEx today, and it''s headed back to JA to get re-plated. It is not an easy thing to do, to leave a $2K ring in the hands of a FedEx associate, hoping that nothing goes wrong between here and New York...

Hopefully I''ll have it back, in brand-new condition, by next week.

Thanks again for the support.

 

[kudy]

The ring is on it''s way back to me today!