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Yellow Sapphire Pendant in Simple 3 Prong Setting
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Shared Prong Accent Diamond Engagement Ring with Compass Tulip Setting
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Six Prong Round Engagement Ring with Accent Diamonds
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Mark Schneider : Dapper Traditional Engagement Ring
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Bow Design Engagement Ring with Milgrain Detail
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes it a timeless choice… you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or something more extravagant, this setting style is quite versatile. 6 Prong Setting As a prong setting, this style is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct…
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that helps, but it is not needed. Next, we set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the presentation …
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Legal Information
…. During the 30 day inspection period, when you first receive your item, you should have your item checked to make sure everything is in order. After that, we suggest that you have your pieces professionally cleaned and all the prongs rechecked by a trusted local jeweler every six months to a year to ensure their integrity from daily wear. However, because of daily wear, stones may become loose over time and become dislodged. In the unlikely event that this happens, the …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… trends. If you want a five stone diamond ring and not a three stone ring, it can be done. If you want a complicated top of ring but not the sides, it can be done. If you want diamonds everywhere, down the shank, on the sides, on the prongs, and even inside (yes we have set diamonds inside) it can be done. Jewelry and wedding rings in particular are heirloom quality and can last decades and even centuries. Many styles will come and go and even come back again in the …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… by the priests during a suitable and fixed time, so that if legitimate impediments exist, they may be made known. The engagement ring took on its familiar form in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced the “Tiffany setting” a six-prong ring designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance by raising it up from the band. De Beers’ role in the diamond engagement ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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… is designed with the accent diamonds on the band and engagement ring lining up perfectly. The alternating bezel and prong setting gives these rings their own unique flair. The stunning center diamond is set low and securely with 6 solid …
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This custom ring guard in 14k yellow gold is perfect for wearing with stacking bands. The ring is accented at the top by two glittering round diamonds, one in a bezel setting, and one in a prong setting, giving a nice asymmetry to the piece
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This elegant custom engagement ring was created in 14k rose gold. The oval brilliant cut center diamond rises above the shank in a 4-prong head, with glittering accent diamonds descending down either side of the shank from its base. Scalloped and milgrain detail add a touch of vintage flare
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… ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold
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This beautiful necklace boasts an absolutely stunning trillion cut emerald. Our designer carefully designed the double prong pendant mounting to fit and protect this specific stone. The halo of round brilliant diamonds are an ideal accent for this emerald
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This customized engagement ring has a round brilliant center diamond, surrounded by a cushion shaped halo of round diamonds. Three rows of diamond accents give additional bling to the shank. A dazzling and trendy design.
Fine Jewelry University
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Anatomy of a Ring
…any bands or other rings you plan to wear next to the main ring? Head The head is the piece that holds the gemstone. Pronged heads are most common. The prongs are the little claws of metal that secure the stone. Most prong heads in rings …because there are more points that have to fail for the stone to come out, but they also cover up more of the stone. Prongs, like shanks, can wear away and need to be built up to prevent the stone from falling out. The very top of the …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… because it evaporates so quickly. Do not use any cleaning solutions that contain oil as they will spot and dull the stone. For hard spots you can use toothpicks and dental floss. Be careful not to scratch the metal or lift the prongs. A final wipe with a lint-free cloth will remove any dust or water spots. One final cleaning precaution, do the cleaning in a bowl on a clean table just in case the diamond becomes dislodged; you can find it easily. I have seen diamonds …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… why do I need it? In a large number of jewelry pieces, the valuable diamonds and gemstones are held in place with prongs. With wear, the tops of these prongs can become worn down. If the prongs wear down too much, the stone becomes at …. Retipping is the process of adding a small amount of metal (usually gold or platinum) to the top of worn down prongs to keep the gemstone secure. In the past, almost all gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…. There is one more “C” if you are looking to buy a previously owned diamond. Condition is critical to value in estate diamonds. A chipped diamond loses a lot of value. You must look very carefully for chips. Chips may be under a prong. It would be a good idea after you agree on a price of a non-chipped diamond to have the diamond removed by a jeweler just to make sure. This costs a little but can save you from a poor buying experience. In a technical versus emotional …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a ring all require a great deal of heat. However, if a fragile gemstone is set in jewelry that needs this work, there can be a problem. One solution is to go through the time consuming and expensive process of removing …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… recommend that you double check with a jeweler before doing so just to be safe. Also, after any kind of cleaning, gemstones may become loose. Over time, dust and grime can build up in between a gem and its setting. If, for example, a prong has been knocked slightly out of position, the built up dirt can actually be holding the gem in place. After the piece is cleaned, the dirt is no longer there, and the gem can become loose. As we mentioned above with ultrasonics, be …
