Is this Okay???

[Sparkledrops]

I just replaced my half ct. center with a .90. Assuming I would need a new head. Instead, the jeweler made the current head work. I just noticed today when I louped it, how it actually looks. Is this safe for my diamond?

 

[Karl_K]

What metal? What shape stone?

 

[Sparkledrops]

What metal? What shape stone?

The head is platinum. I called the sales associate to see if the jeweler finished the prongs in platinum or gold. She is supposed to ask him and let me know. The diamonds are round. My avatar is the ring.

 

[Karl_K]

Its unconventional but hmmm
The only other option is a remake as it does not have a separate head.
Its not something I would do or have done to my wifeys rings.

 

[Sparkledrops]

Its unconventional but hmmm
The only other option is a remake as it does not have a separate head.
Its not something I would do or have done to my wifeys rings.

Oh me, that's what I thought. Thank you so much for your expert advice.

 

[lovedogs]

I feel like the stones dont fit in the head anymore. I would want them to get a new head or even ring. What they did doesnt look stable to me

 

[Sparkledrops]

I feel like the stones dont fit in the head anymore. I would want them to get a new head or even ring. What they did doesnt look stable to me

I agree. I paid $400 for this.

 

[lovedogs]

I agree. I paid $400 for this.

WHAT???? WTF did you pay for??? This looks like such a hack job (I'm sorry, but now I'm angry for you) that I kind of assumed it was like $20 or free. For $400 that's insane.

 

[lovedogs]

Note that @Karl_K is right that you cant get a new head for the center bc there isnt a separate head. So it would have to be a new ring.

 

[Sparkledrops]

WHAT???? WTF did you pay for??? This looks like such a hack job (I'm sorry, but now I'm angry for you) that I kind of assumed it was like $20 or free. For $400 that's insane.

When I paid that, I assumed the workmanship would be good. That's what I get for assuming.

 

[lovedogs]

When I paid that, I assumed the workmanship would be good. That's what I get for assuming.

Not your fault at all!!!! I wouldn't ever assume they'd shove a larger stone into the same head. That just makes no sense

 

[Sparkledrops]

Note that @Karl_K is right that you cant get a new head for the center bc there isnt a separate head. So it would have to be a new ring.

Now I'm leaning more toward a simple solitaire.

 

[Sparkledrops]

Not your fault at all!!!! I wouldn't ever assume they'd shove a larger stone into the same head. That just makes no sense

Yes, and twice the size diamond almost.

 

[lovedogs]

Now I'm leaning more toward a simple solitaire.

I think that would be lovely. You can also look at the amazing set from a PSer (trying to remember who right now). But it's a solitaire and a 'wrap' that turns the solitaire into a 3 stone. It's amazing, done by david klass.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

When I paid that, I assumed the workmanship would be good. That's what I get for assuming.

we could be long lost sisters
sad sigh

im sad this has happened, i hope you can get it sorted

 

[lovedogs]

Heres the thread of the solitaire/wrap combo I was talking about.

A little snag, but it’s FINALLY here!

Many if you know that I’d been wanting a three stone forever, but just couldn’t pull the trigger… because I couldn’t part with my Jovyn solitaire. So a few months ago I had DK make me a whole new set in 18K YG with platinum baskets. Overall, I loved it, but there were… issues. The wrap wasn’t...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Sparkledrops]

we could be long lost sisters
sad sigh

im sad this has happened, i hope you can get it sorted

I may go tomorrow and see what they say. Lol

 

[Sparkledrops]

we could be long lost sisters
sad sigh

im sad this has happened, i hope you can get it sorted

Thank you. I should have known better.

 

[Sparkledrops]

I think that would be lovely. You can also look at the amazing set from a PSer (trying to remember who right now). But it's a solitaire and a 'wrap' that turns the solitaire into a 3 stone. It's amazing, done by david klass.

I love the wrap idea! The best of both worlds! Thank you for sharing the link!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you. I should have known better.

i dont think its at all unreasonable to expect the local bench to do a good job

its their trade, not ours (im assuming they have had training - i guess initially one is only as good as one's teacher)

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I may go tomorrow and see what they say. Lol

good luck
i know its hard
i havn't been pack to question my disgusting pearl stringing (as in zero knots and as baggy as a hoar's drawers). that cost me $150 and left me with a necklace not fit for purpose

do let us know how you get on

 

[mrs-b]

@Angie3 -

The setting is a mess now, that's for sure.

However, I wouldn't let it push me away from having a three stone setting. Those proportions are lovely for a three stone, and it would be such a treat to see it reset with a more elegant shank, claw prongs, and a lovely curved profile between the three stones.

I think it would look lovely on your hand, whereas a solitaire might seem to get a tad 'lost in the wash'.

I hope this process ends with you and a ring you adore - good luck!

ETA. Do you have the stats for all three stones? We'd love to know!

 

[Sparkledrops]

@ mrs-b, I only have a GIA cert on the center diamond. The other two are appx .25 Leo's that I've had forever. If I remember correctly, they are G in color.

 

[Sparkledrops]

Didn't mean to post twice. I'm still trying to find my way around here again. Lol