It’s your worst nightmare…You look down
and your diamond is missing. Your heart stops
and you start to panic. A diamond
is almost always the symbol of something sentimental. No matter if it is your engagement
ring, wedding band, or a family heirloom; it is the worst feeling in the world
when something happens to it. When the stone is damaged or lost, it is
always worth the cost and effort to replace the diamond.
After you break it to your husband that
the stone is missing, what is the next step?
Talk to your insurance company. Your diamond ring may be insured under
your homeowner's insurance or an insurance plan may have been purchased with
the ring. Depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage or
loss, your repair may be covered by your policy. Next, take it to the jeweler where the ring
was purchased. Some jewelers offer a
warranty on the diamond. They may cover
some type of damage or even a replacement for your ring. The jeweler should be able to access the
damage and give you an estimate of how much it will cost to repair if there
isn’t a warranty.
So
why did this happen in the first place?
There are many things that could have occurred. Even though a diamond is hard and
extremely durable, it is not indestructible. Prongs can wear down over time causing
the diamond to just come out. A jeweler
can re-tip the prongs to keep your
diamond secure in the setting. Be aware that
shared prong settings, or pave settings can lead to more stone issues if you tend
to be hard on jewelry. It is recommended that you have your ring
checked at least yearly to ensure prongs are in good shape. If you have a
ring that you have inherited or purchased an estate piece, perhaps get it
inspected more frequently so it lasts another generation. If you have been very adamant about going and having the prongs
checked regularly at a reputable jeweler, still be careful because you could hit your
ring at just the right spot and compromise the prongs or diamond. Lastly, remove your ring when you are doing
heavy activity or going to be dealing with any chemicals that might expose your
ring to damage.
I
hope that it never happens to you, but if it does I hope this information
helps!
If you need a recommendation call Sumpters Jewelry. They have been in business for 40 years and the jewelers are amazing! (704) 399-5348.
www.sumptersjewelry.com
written by: Susan G
edited and designed by: Carolyn M
If you need a recommendation call Sumpters Jewelry. They have been in business for 40 years and the jewelers are amazing! (704) 399-5348.
www.sumptersjewelry.com
written by: Susan G
edited and designed by: Carolyn M
