Looking for advice on damaged Tacori HT2259 engagement ring

[Whammy]

Hi,
I have a Tacori engagement ring and wedding band, both purchased in May 2013. The style is HT2259 in 18k gold and both rings are eternity. I have taken excellent care of these rings and I only wear them about 50% of the time due to my profession. While at a meditation retreat, I noticed that my ring was bent and a couple of the side diamonds fell out. I have no idea how this happened. Tacori fixed it and reshaped it back to new but they said it could happen again. Being very careful with it, the ring bent again 2 months later. My jeweler indicated he had not seen anything like this in over 25 years of experience. He had my ring independently inspected and confirmed that the ring was in excellent condition and didn't have any signs of damage on it. We are concerned that perhaps with all the tiny open cut outs, it is a design flaw that weakens over time. I know Tacori is known for its crescent design but they don't make this particular band anymore and I'm wondering if its because the design is not solid? My options are to upgrade to a different ring or have the ring remade. I absolutely love this ring but I am fearful of the same thing happening. Would the setting be stronger if it were remade in platinum? Can anyone chime in on this particular setting or any helpful advice would be most appreciated. I've attached a stock internet picture of the ring I am talking about. Thanks in advance!

 

[AprilBaby]

I think Tacori is notorious for loosing stones in the bands. Would you consider a different band? Using that only for special occasion stacking?

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Gorgeous!

I have a Tacori in a similar design. I have no idea why that would happen to you I am really sorry. Did they have any recommendations?

 

[caolsen]

I think Tacori is notorious for loosing stones in the bands. Would you consider a different band? Using that only for special occasion stacking?

Sadly, the people I know with Tacori that have this much pavé have had the same experience. When you remove that much metal to make room for pavé md detailing, you make the ring less strong. Sadly that’s just a face of physics.

 

[caolsen]

Sadly, the people I know with Tacori that have this much pavé have had the same experience. When you remove that much metal to make room for pavé md detailing, you make the ring less strong. Sadly that’s just a face of physics.

Sorry for the typos ^ I needed more coffee this morning!

 

[headlight]

So sorry… I remember this style and had so admired it. I think it’s time to move on and, while unfortunate you have to spend the money, you may come to find you will enjoy something new. Try to look upon this unfortunate situation as an opportunity.

 

[MWM]

While at a meditation retreat, I noticed that my ring was bent and a couple of the side diamonds fell out.

That may be deep trance levitation at work - no?

Is there a consensus among owners of similar rings regarding professional service cycles - settings inspected, deep cleaned, stones tightened where necessary, setting beads reinforced? Or is it more like "8 years without service and no idea what could be wrong"?

 

[Bron357]

I would say it’s the setting.
The problem with rings is they are worn on hands. We use hands all day every day. You walk down some stairs and grab the railing. You go to the supermarket, grab a trolley or basket and after carry your shopping bags into the house. You make a tea, picking up a kettle, you cook dinner you pick up a saucepan. Some many times a day for the ring to clunk against something or be squeezed incidentally.
That setting is gorgeous but that setting style is like less than 50% metal, the rest being diamond and air space.
I think a different style and no diamonds on the outside “underside” would wear better.