Will bezel setting damage diamond?

[marieski]

I''m so sorry if this has already been addressed, but I did a search and couldn''t find it.

I find myself really liking the full bezel settings I have been seeing lately, but not sure if I could commit to one forever. If I were to get a bezel, and then wanted to reset the stone, would the bezel have damaged the stone in any way?

It makes me nervous that I wouldn''t be able to see the edges of the stone, and I would be afraid they would be chipped. Of course, I am no where near and expert. So I hope that yall canhelp me with this question!


Oh, and I should mention, the stone will be a diamond.

 

[neatfreak]

No it won't damage it if it's done correctly and usually actually is a protective factor for thin girdles. Just make sure you use a good jeweler, document that the stone has no chips in the girdle before setting it, and you'll be fine.

 

[kcoursolle]

Go to a jeweler who can insure your stone or make sure that your stone is insured and then you are good to go. It is uncommon that a stone will get damaged, but it does happen occassionally with regular four prong styles during the setting process as well.

 

[Allison D.]

The bezel setting won''t damage the stone, but you should also be aware that you wouldn''t be able to reuse the bezel setting once you remove the stone.

 

[marieski]

Thanks very much guys! Or should I say ladies haha.