Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Ring repair advice
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="KSW, post: 1254501, member: 8708"]Not antique or even vintage but please give me ideas and inspiration!</p><p>This ring is white gold but the diamond has been replaced with a glass gem in the centre. The stones on either side are nice little sapphires so can stay. What would you replace the centre stone with that’s prettier/unusual and more eye catching?. </p><p>I can’t justify the expense of a diamond but if I’m going to replace it I’d like something worthwhile. </p><p>Looking at gems online I’m not really sure what I’m looking for - does this shape have a name?. It’s loose in the setting so I’m not convinced it should have a pointy back or maybe it’s just too small?. Maybe another sapphire?. </p><p>Is this a simple repair of just loosening a prong and replacing it or does it need more specialist skills?</p><p>Don’t worry I have no intention of passing off a replacement as a diamond, I’m too honest for that!</p><p>Thankyou <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]216170[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216171[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216172[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216173[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="KSW, post: 1254501, member: 8708"]Not antique or even vintage but please give me ideas and inspiration! This ring is white gold but the diamond has been replaced with a glass gem in the centre. The stones on either side are nice little sapphires so can stay. What would you replace the centre stone with that’s prettier/unusual and more eye catching?. I can’t justify the expense of a diamond but if I’m going to replace it I’d like something worthwhile. Looking at gems online I’m not really sure what I’m looking for - does this shape have a name?. It’s loose in the setting so I’m not convinced it should have a pointy back or maybe it’s just too small?. Maybe another sapphire?. Is this a simple repair of just loosening a prong and replacing it or does it need more specialist skills? Don’t worry I have no intention of passing off a replacement as a diamond, I’m too honest for that! Thankyou :-) [ATTACH=full]216170[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216171[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216172[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]216173[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
Ring repair advice
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...