Anyone ever reset the diamonds in a cluster ring??

[MF]

Ok, so my boyfriend and I have been searching around for vintage ring, got great ideas from the forum, didn't really find anything yet, also thought about just a diamond band, nothing jumping out....but now my mom has given us my grandmother's cluster ring, to see if I can do something with it. Its definitely not my style, I'm more into art deco, but is it possible to make an interesting ring out of the diamonds in a cluster? Has anyone done that? Is it possible since they're so tiny? Here are some (sorry blurry) images.

Thanks for any advice, insight!
-The "all over the place" poster

 

[betty6333]

most cluster rings have small diamonds that are cloudy and have inclusions. Personally, I would leave them in the ring and it could be worn as a RHR.
If the diamonds in the ring are clear and inclusion free they could possibly be worth resetting, but I cant remember the last time I saw a cluster ring with vs diamonds in them. By and large they are usually low si clarity or I clarity.

 

[MF]

I agree, it doesn't shine very much unless under DIRECT light. Another thing I forgot to mention, is yes, we're trying to save money as well and a free ring is tempting to "figure out"...not that I know how much resetting anything is anyways. Maybe as a multi row band? :/

 

[yssie]

diamonds that size aren't worth much, to buy or sell - I imagine the metalwork required in the reset would contribute the vast majority of the expense.

 

[Dreamer_D]

diamonds that size aren't worth much, to buy or sell - I imagine the metalwork required in the reset would contribute the vast majority of the expense.

Ditto.

 

[PinkTower]

I agree. When I have lost a stone, my jeweler replaces it at no charge. I think he might mention it if the material cost very much.

 

[MF]

hmmm bummer...well thanks so much for the replies, everyone! I love these forums cuz I learn so much! haha. Thanks