Slipped a prong,,,what to do???

[Italiahaircolor]

Hi everyone!!

Today I noticed I had slipped a prong head on my ering. I think this happened last week when I slipped on ice (I know, I''m kind of clumsy) and I suppose it has just loosened up over the last few days to the point where I finally noticed.

I rushed to my B&M jeweler today and had a long conversation with him about what to do.

I have a white gold setting because I''m very heavy handed and apparently, I have a white gold prong head. My jeweler has suggested I switch to a platinum head as soon as possible because it will hold my princess better. He has also suggested switching to a claw prong as opposed to the standard prong head I have now. Regardless, I have to replace the head...and I will go with a claw, simply to reinforce the corners...

He quoted me $550.00 for a plat claw prong with labor....or $215.00 if I opt for another white gold claw prong head.

So I am curious to know if you all think this sounds like a typical price? I do not mind paying it, of course, but I''m just wondering if I''m getting a raw deal and paying to much?

Thanks in advance for your comments, I appreciate your insight!

 

[strmrdr]

hand made head or putting a premade head on?
If its the second the prices are in smoking dope territory and high for the first.

 

[Italiahaircolor]

It would be a premade prong head...what would be a more likely price???

 

[strmrdr]

$50-$100 gold parts
$100-$250 plat parts
$50-$75 labor

 

[shimmer]

Date: 1/29/2008 6:24:35 PM
Author: strmrdr
hand made head or putting a premade head on?
If its the second the prices are in smoking dope territory and high for the first.

Ha ha that is hilarious! You really made my day storm, I burst out laughing at work!

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 1/29/2008 6:36:47 PM
Author: shimmer

Date: 1/29/2008 6:24:35 PM
Author: strmrdr
hand made head or putting a premade head on?
If its the second the prices are in smoking dope territory and high for the first.

Ha ha that is hilarious! You really made my day storm, I burst out laughing at work!

storm bows :}
just don''t say "smoking dope" if someone asks what your are laughing about lol