Prong setting problem- worth taking it to the jeweler?

star2012 · Feb 19, 2013

Hello!

I've been reading many posts on this forum, and I know there are people who will help me with this problem

I got my ring few weeks ago, 6-rpong solitaire, and everything's good except that I've noticed one of the prongs has a bit of a gap from the crown. It's not noticeable unless I look up close. I searched online and found websites that describe potential prong problems:
http://www.asia-gems.com/jewelry/settings-poor-workmanship.php

I don't think the problem I have here quite fit with any of the problems listed.

Here are some pictures. The prong in question is the left-most prong. You can see (I hope) that there's a small gap. Basically, the girdle isn't sitting snugly in the "hook" of the prong, it touches the prong just a tiny bit below. The diamond does not move at all. I haven't worn it enough to see if it snags my clothes but so far that hasn't happened.

Should I still take it to the jeweler to fix it? Is it easy to fix, without compromising the original setting as everything else tight?

Thanks!!

diamondseeker2006 · Feb 19, 2013

That kind of thing drives me nuts. So yes, I would ask them to fix it. The prong tip should rest on the stone.

Enerchi · Feb 19, 2013

I would get it adjusted to fit snugly, otherwise, a simple thread or pull could loosen the prong enough and put the diamond at risk of moving in the setting. With 6 prongs, not likely to fall out, but it should be resting on the notches, not above. Take it in for the bench to adjust it.

star2012 · Feb 20, 2013

Thanks! Would you happen to know if this is a hard problem to fix or relatively easy? I asked some jewelers over the phone about how much it would cost but they couldn't tell me without seeing it. Before I take it to the store I'm just wondering if this will be a costly repair? and it's ok to have it done not with the original jeweler?

diamondseeker2006 · Feb 20, 2013

The original jeweler should fix it for free!

Christina... · Feb 20, 2013

Absolutely would have that fixed!

And as DS already stated, the vendor should do it for free. Your ring looks beautiful btw....have you started a SMTB thread?

star2012 · Feb 21, 2013

I bought it from an online vendor and they will fix it for free, but I would have to mail it back, wait for a week or two, and then the delivery, while worrying about the shipment and if I'm still not satisfied with it I have to do it again.

I will take it to the local jewelry store to get a quote- if it's not too expensive I might just get it fixed there.

Christina- I haven't posted anything about the ring. It is indeed a beautiful ring, that's why I'm a little scared that any repairing might ruin it more. Here are some hand shot. It's 1.2ct, H, SI1, excellent cut, on a size 4 finger.