My engagement ring needed to be reshanked. It was an heirloom that had been resized numerous times. It"s a depression era ring, though not nearly as complicated as yours. It seemed to be an easy process, no complaints.
Absolutely. It's easy. Is it only thinning at the bottom? You could probably just get a new quarter shank. How long have you been wearing the ring?
Thank you for your response! Yes, it is thinning at the bottom. I've worn the ring daily for 12 years. Idk if that seems early to reshank? It's white gold, so I've been told the re-rhodium and polish wears it down sooner. ?
Yeah, I think that does seem a bit soon. Polishing wears away a fraction of a millimeter. Daily wear takes a toll, but it depends on how rough you are. I've had customers mangle the shit out of platinum rings. I would ask your jeweler what they recommend.
My ring was passed down from H's grandmother. When I had it appraised, they noticed a crack down the shank. I had it replaced. Good as new and you can't tell the difference.
Mine was reshanked, but it didn't cost anything, b/c it was covered under the "lifetime warranty" and we know the head jeweler at the store we bought my rings from!
my setting is platinum, and the stone kept coming loose, so they reshanked it in white gold (i think) to make it sturdier. the stone is definitely in there, but the prongs are sharper/scratch me now!
Cool! I want to turn my tiny ering into a halo. Is this possible? Is it cheaper to just get a new ring?
I've done it both ways. We custom designed a halo that we added to an existing engagement ring, and it wasn't complicated but it was something that took time and patience. We've also unset the existing diamond, set it into a new ring, and given scrap credit for the original mounting. I would find someone who can offer you both options to see what works best for you. Yelp is a great resource.
Dr. Eagles, is Tiffany worth the name? I have a bracelet that I got during the first Clinton administration and it still looks as bright and new as the day I got it. Based on that only, I'm saying yes.
In my opinion, no. You pay a lot for the blue box and the name.
In my opinion, no. You pay a lot for the blue box and the name.
Do you have any alternative commercial recommendations, i.e. not from a jeweler? Classic pieces under say 250?
I'm mostly familiar with designers who only sell to retail stores, but I have a couple ideas that I can check into next week. Do you prefer sterling silver?