kjb562
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Sep 4, 2009
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Hello all! I have only posted a few questions when I was searching for the perfect diamond a few months back. I have since purchased, ordered, and received my Tacori 2620. It is a beautiful ring and the diamond is stunning. But.....
When I opened my package this past Wednesday night when it arrived, the first thing I noticed was a strange "blemish" on the side of the shank. At first, I thought that it may have been grime/grease left from the polishing process. It appears very similar to an ink blot. Like when you write with blue ink on a piece of paper and then a drop of water lands on the ink. It appears blueish/purple.
Last night, I cleaned the ring. I soaked it in hot water with a cap full of dish soap. I then brushed gently with a baby toothbrush. Still there. Wrong soap? I heated a new glass of hot water and added jewelry cleaner and repeated the process. No change. So, I left it to air dry on a soft paper towel.
This morning, admiring the ring in the bright sunlight, I saw a new "blem". At the base of the basket where the shank meets, I saw what appeared to be a brownish "rust" spot. I used a Q-tip and rubbed at this new spot. I was able to remove a portion of the spot, but not entirely. This isn''t rust is it?! My GF wears a cheapy (Zales) white gold promise ring and cleans it with the same technique. We have never had an issue with brown "rusty" spots.
I understand that Tacori pieces are quality, hand crafted pieces. This is one of the reasons my GF fell in love with the setting and company. I understand that hand crafted = imperfect = character. We love character. But any ideas what the blue spot and the new brown blem are? Any ideas how to resolve?
I emailed the vendor, GOG, this morning and have yet to hear back. But, I likely caught them after everyone left for the weekend--different time zone and all. GOG and Sarah have been wonderful so far!
Advice is greatly appreciated!
Kevin
Pictures to come.
When I opened my package this past Wednesday night when it arrived, the first thing I noticed was a strange "blemish" on the side of the shank. At first, I thought that it may have been grime/grease left from the polishing process. It appears very similar to an ink blot. Like when you write with blue ink on a piece of paper and then a drop of water lands on the ink. It appears blueish/purple.
Last night, I cleaned the ring. I soaked it in hot water with a cap full of dish soap. I then brushed gently with a baby toothbrush. Still there. Wrong soap? I heated a new glass of hot water and added jewelry cleaner and repeated the process. No change. So, I left it to air dry on a soft paper towel.
This morning, admiring the ring in the bright sunlight, I saw a new "blem". At the base of the basket where the shank meets, I saw what appeared to be a brownish "rust" spot. I used a Q-tip and rubbed at this new spot. I was able to remove a portion of the spot, but not entirely. This isn''t rust is it?! My GF wears a cheapy (Zales) white gold promise ring and cleans it with the same technique. We have never had an issue with brown "rusty" spots.
I understand that Tacori pieces are quality, hand crafted pieces. This is one of the reasons my GF fell in love with the setting and company. I understand that hand crafted = imperfect = character. We love character. But any ideas what the blue spot and the new brown blem are? Any ideas how to resolve?
I emailed the vendor, GOG, this morning and have yet to hear back. But, I likely caught them after everyone left for the weekend--different time zone and all. GOG and Sarah have been wonderful so far!
Advice is greatly appreciated!
Kevin
Pictures to come.
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