What should it cost to mount the stone?

[dkennedymi]

I recently bought a 1.05 carat round brilliant. The setting is a Crisscut platinum setting with sidestones. I believe it is a 4-prong setting. The setting itself is at a jeweller in Ann Arbor because I sent it back to the manufacturer to get a size 4. I did not buy the setiing from this jeweller (long story), but it has been in business a long time. They said they would set the stone for $15. Should I be concerned? I have been quoted $90 by other jewellers. It will be convenient to do it there and of course I don''t want to pay extra for nothing. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[JulieN]

Will it void the workmanship warranty if the jeweler sets it? Why not have Christopher Designs set it?

 

[dkennedymi]

Well, the setting is now back with the jeweller already. I would have to ship it back to Christopher designs. This jeweller sells Crisscut settings so they must mount other rings right?

 

[JulieN]

Well, some jewelers are authorized by the setting manufacturer to set stones themselves, and not void the warranty. Some aren''t.

It depends how much you trust him.