(REVIEW) 10 major, Diamond Setting problems of a new ring. => 17 photos

 This is a good rendition of a "Computer Design", hopefully the finished ring should look like this. Sometimes the completed ring is not what we always expect. 

This essay is about just what can happen.

  The "side view" shows the correct height of the center stone with the Culet being nicely exposed.

  Here are the shoulder stones (hopefully) being set and the claws holding the diamonds. There are even an additional ornamental beads placed along the shoulder.

 

  This 'top view' shows the high polish of the mount in every section of the ring.

 For a better perspective of what the center diamond we will be using, here is the appraisal envelope. It is best to weigh the diamond loose in describing all of the attributes of the large diamond.

  The very first thing that must be done is to drill out the holes for each of the shoulder diamonds.

 Every piece of extra metal from the casting (that is remaining), should be cleaned & filed.

 

   The 'process of sizing' of the ring must be completed in this 'rough state'. Never do this after the stones have been set. Every indentation of the ring MUST be cleaned...NOW!

"HERE ARE THE MANY PROBLEMS"

 1) The sides of the center stone claws haven't been accurately cleaned. There are many areas of the 'basket' still need much cleaning.

2) Here are two areas that are of much concern to to this author and Diamond Setter. The claws are too high above the girdle of this 1.50 carat diamond. The customer might just cut her finger as she is wearing it.

The 4 claws-prongs must NEVER ever exceed the 'Table Facet' height.

3) The process of cleaning with a file, was not even close in being acceptable.

4) The "Rhodium Plating" in finishing, was 'just barely mediocre' to say the least. 

5)There was many areas where the plating went beyond the stone setting and not noticed.

       (There was no indication (to me) of any attempt to clean the 'corners of the ring').

   6) The inside section where the 4 diamonds were set, hadn't been "Bright-Cut". (The diamond-setting tradesperson needs more training in his craft).

  

 7) There are still marks on the side of the claws, why is this?

  

     8) Why were these claws left so high and what was it's purpose?

                   (On each claw there is a rim of metal around each bead.) 

   9) Can you see the indentations of the bead-burnisher where it touched the side-metal? It wasn't noticed, nor was it repaired.

 10) There is even more 'poor Plating' above where the 4 diamonds have been set.

  

  In my estimation: The cleaning, stone setting & Rhodium Plating is just not acceptable. If I was the client, I would be very disappointed!! But I would show the person the many errors in completing this ultra-expensive ring.