My stone is loose!

LMFitz Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:14 AM

My stone is loose!

How long does it usually take to get it fixed? I'm hoping to bring it to the jewelers tonight - when should I expect to get it back?

ETA - I have a wedding to go to on Friday night - and I'd be totally bummed if I wasn't able to wear my ring!

Bebalina Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:15 AM

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depends, but i would tell him asap please

Shorty McBride Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:21 AM

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where is your jeweler?

A stone can be securely reset in 30 minutes or less - you shouldn't have to leave it at all, unless the jeweler (the one that actually does the work) is offsite.

Shorty McBride Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:25 AM

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and I'm sorry your stone is loose!!

LMFitz Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:34 AM

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They're in Melville - - - - but I'm in NYC and they close at 5:30! If I want to make it there today I have to leave work at like 3:15 for the train! (not that I have any problem leaving work - it's what I live for! )

I guess I'll see how my day goes. I can barely hear the stone moving - a co-worker is arguing with my that i's not even loose! But I know my ring - and I know it's never made noise before!!!

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:36 AM

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Be VERY careful!!! My stone fell out a few months back, but I found it... THANK GOD!!! It took about an hour to fix. I had the insurance on it, but they wanted me to send it away and it wuold have been gone for 2 weeks. Instead, I paid $20 and had it fixed asap.

Stacey04 Posted: Jun 07, 2005 11:47 AM

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Posted by LMFitz

They're in Melville - - - - but I'm in NYC and they close at 5:30! If I want to make it there today I have to leave work at like 3:15 for the train! (not that I have any problem leaving work - it's what I live for! )

I guess I'll see how my day goes. I can barely hear the stone moving - a co-worker is arguing with my that i's not even loose! But I know my ring - and I know it's never made noise before!!!

I would take it off and put it somewhere secure. God forbid your stone falls out and you can't find it. Put in it you wallet or something. Mine was loose once to, I know how you feel.

Goldi1021 Posted: Jun 07, 2005 12:50 PM

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Don't leave your stone with a jeweler. You never know if you are going to get your stone back. Take it to a reputable place who will repair it in front of you and if they wont then wait til you find someone who will. FH had to have my ring fixed because my sidestones are large and one had shifted. He had it done right in front of his face in the jewelry exchange in Manhattan. I trust no one.

Angel2006 Posted: Jun 07, 2005 12:53 PM

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Take a breath.... it shouldn't take more then a hour so do not leave your ring there. Also take the ring and put it in a sealed envelope and put it in your change purse so it doesn't get lost. Don't worry, it will be ok.

halfpintny Posted: Jun 07, 2005 01:10 PM

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DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT leave your stone.....don't even let it out of your sight

jeanla4c Posted: Jun 07, 2005 01:44 PM

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When I get my stone tightened up, it usually takes 20 min max and I wait for it. Good Luck!

lanabean Posted: Jun 07, 2005 02:33 PM

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Do not leave the diamond...it should be done, like the others said, in 1/2 hour. i get my stone checked now and then when i bring it in for steam cleanings. they say if your can feel your prongs on the diamond you're safe. it's when the prongs have worn down and are smooth as the stone.