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micro pave problems? has anyone been having problems with their micro pave ring? when my fiance had my ring designed he was under the impression my finger was a size six and it is actually a 5. We had to take it back to have it sized down a bit. The next day I lost one of the diamonds, of course they replaced it free of charge, looked it over and said it was good to go. Apparently because it was resized the tiny prongs loosend a bit... A month later however I lost another one! Again we took it in and they replaced it. Again they said it should be good to go, but I am worried....is this a normal thing? The thing is we are moving to california next month and I wont be able to just take the ring in. I would have to send it and I don't feel like doing that. Is this a bit normal at first or should i pick out a new setting? |
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I too had my ring re-sized, and the only problem I have had is that the pave band now looks slightly less symetrical. I have heard that re-sizing sometimes can disturb the setting and cause the diamonds to fall out. But your jeweler should be able to either replace the setting or fix the prongs. I hope this doesn't keep happening to you!
micro pave problems
I have been a bench jeweler for 25 years, and am familiar with your troubles. When a customer at our store likes a micro pave ring, we order it from the mounting company in the customer's size. Sizing down micropave rings changes the shape of the seats that hold the stones, and can spread out the prongs away from the stones. Most jewelers will make the ring oval shape to avoid this. We also advise customers to wear micropave selectively...like not to the gym, working outside in the garden, etc.. They are beautiful rings, but also are more delicate than other styles. P.S. --- many jewelry stores would rather sell a ring out of their inventory than order from the mounting company. But if you need to size your ring down more than about 1/2 a size, it should be ordered from the company in your size. Hope this helps.
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Well yes its a serious problem and i advise you to make a new ring of same stones by giving to some other jewelry shop.
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From what Ive learned, in
From what Ive learned, in general, micropave is a less secure setting. See, the metal is grooved to create tiny beds that hold the tiny diamonds in place rather than prongs. Less metal = less security. Resizing rings affects the curve, which affects those beds, so I can understand why that keeps happening. However, as I am no expert, Im sure your jeweler has come across this situation tons of time before, and he should know what to do to stop it from happening again...do you have some sort of diamond insurance that covers the micropave diamonds ?
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Jgengo, Well no this is not
Jgengo, Well no this is not at all a normal thing. Loosing of diamond pieces can never be normal.It indicates improper making of the ring.
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micro pave problems
Jgengo, I wanted to respond to illusion's comment. Depending on style, wear, and, yes, construction, stones can become loose. A ring can be bumped, have a repetitive motion problem(like clapping hands with rings on in an aerobics class) or have a factory defect like improper casting. Diamonds are very strong and durable: gold is a soft metal, strengthened by alloy metals. I have an 18k yellow gold wedding band. The stones are flush set into the band. Even with this type of setting, I find an occasional slightly loose stone. I think the answer is to be conscious of how you wear your ring, and have it checked every 6 months or so at a reputable jeweler. This ring is important to you!
I had a ring with a micro
I had a ring with a micro pave band (only halfway down the band) that was given to me that was too large. I took it to get resized and the jeweler wouldn't do it (unless I REALLY wanted it done) or rather wouldn't recommend it because they told me the diamonds would start popping out left and right. I am surprised your jeweler didn't mention it before resizing it. Chances are, unless it's fixed (not sure if it can be), you will continue to have diamonds popping out.
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The setting has a life time gartuntee so they will continue to fix the ring, which is pretty stupid on their part. I'm just sick of having to bring it in. I think I may switch out my setting.
It is common
I work for a jewelery.
The micropave is a less secure setting. ESPECIALLY when getting it resized. If you can imagine, when you size down the circle starts to look like a football shape. This "streches" the prongs, so the diamonds aren't securely set in there. Your jeweler DEFINITELY should have mentioned this. :(
Maybe you can try to reorder your ring in the correct size? Or, get a new setting. i'm sorry about your troubles.
happened to me...
My band has many (100!) pave diamonds on the band, only on the top half. After it was sized I lost 5 diamonds within the first month of having it! two were on the prongs - from bending the prongs to have my center stone set, and 3 on the band. My jeweler kept trying to fix it but they kept falling out, so he sent me to another jeweler who fixed it perfectly. The "better" jeweler went over the entire ring and tightenend every stone, and sure enough none have fallen out since. I think this is a very common problem and your jeweler should know this, and therefore fix it properly (the first time!) - not by just relacing the missing stones but tightening every single one so that they dont keep falling out. Anyone who has a pave setting and gets it sized should ask the jeweler to tighten all of the stones in order to prevent this from happening, because I can tell you it's extremely dissapointing to show off your amazing engagement ring when there are missing stones!
This is a difficult,
This is a difficult, multi-dimensional question that is dependant on multiple factors. For starters, if you are planning on buying a larger diamond or are trying to find a diamond of fine quality, shopping at a large retail chain might not be the answer. Large companies tend to carry lower quality diamonds in regards to color and clarity. If you are looking for a modest ring and are not looking for a large, prominent stone, then you may be able to find a resonable ring at a large store. The only way to know for sure if you are getting a reasonable deal on the ring you purchase is doing research on the rates of diamonds in the range you want. Remember, all 4 factors( Carat weight, color, clarity, and quaility of cut) will affect the price. Though research and scoping out multiple stores, you can figure out which is the nicest diamond you can get within your budget. Bottom line, if you are looking for a high quality, larger diamond( 0.5 carat and up), I recommend stearing clear from stores like Kays and Zales. Go to a local diamond wholesale jeweler or an independantly owned jeweler. They not only will have actual knowlege of precious gems(as oppose to the people at most large jewelry stores who probably make 10 bucks an hour to sell as much as they can) but can make a ring designed by you and within the specific qualities you are looking for. You get what you pay for, this is true. But your money goes further when you are not paying extra for large jewelry companies tv advertisements. home school diploma | Online GED test | Online GED
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This may seem like a tough question, but it can be answered by using one thing: a GIA Diamond Grading Report. The GIA Diamond Grading Report was created in the interest of the consumer, as an unbiased, astute, accurate and scientific evaluation of diamonds based on the 4Cs. I got the GIA Diamond Grading Report when I bought my diamond for my girlfriend, in order to know exactly what I was paying for when it came to quality and authenticity. I suggest you do the same. Accredited High School Diploma | Online high school
Jgengo, Well no this is not
Jgengo, Well no this is not at all a normal thing. Loosing of diamond pieces can never be normal.It indicates improper making of the ring.
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I think this is a very common problem and your jeweler should know this, You will enjoy jewelry maintaining if you have more knowledge about it .
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Resizing rings affects the curve, which affects those beds, so I can understand why that keeps happening. However, as I am no expert, Im sure your jeweler has come across this situation tons of time before, and he should know what to do to stop it from happening again...do you have some sort of diamond insurance that covers the micropave diamonds ? Apex Professionals LLC