testing your diamond!

Here is a good way to test if your diamond is loose......

take tweezers and test your diamond every so often. try and move it back and forth if it moves get it fixed...

i learned that from a jewler, thats what they do he said.

now go get those tweezers out and start testing hehehehe

Thanks for the tip!!!

Better yet, take your ring to the jeweler at least 2X a year because ALL stones become loose. It's also good to check the prongs, the shank and the stone for damage.

thanks for the tip

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Posted by DUCKS2001

yes, thats another good idea!!! my way is to keep your sanity, hehehehe

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I've seen 5ct rings with chipped diamonds (numerous times, contrary to popular belief a diamond CAN chip and often does if mistreated, especially large stones and princess cuts). I would hate for someone to lose a stone or chip it or have the shank break on them (by cracking, happens a lot if your ring was sized).

Since I'm getting my wedding ring from the same jeweler I guess I'll have it tested then.

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Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

whats a shank?

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Sorry, should have been clearer!

The shank is the bottom half part of your ring; this is where jewelers cut to either remove metal (make smaller) or add (make larger) since 90% of rings come in size 6...unless your ring was custom made for you, it has been sized. Since metal is added or removed and then soldered ('welded') together that area becomes a little weaker. There's also the possibility of porosity (little pit like holes where air gets through) and your stone (or stones if you have an e-ring with side stones) can and mostly always do become loose. It is imperative to have a good jeweler that can tighten stones...not all of them know how to and your stones can actually crack if tightened incorrectly.

Hope that helped!

OK, in the picture below...the shank is the area from the side of the stone (where it connects) until the bottom (it usually tapers and is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom). The head or 'crown' is the setting that holds the stone...

YOUR A HUGE HELP!! THANKS.

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Posted by DUCKS2001

YOUR A HUGE HELP!! THANKS.

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I'm glad I was able to help!

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Posted by DUCKS2001

YOUR A HUGE HELP!! THANKS.

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Yes she is.

Gee, thanks!! My stone has been 'loose' for a while now, and I've only had it for 3 months!!!

I can actually spin it around in my prongs, I guess I better get it checked tomorrow!!

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Posted by jantany26
Yes she is.

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Tania...is LIF really keeping you that busy? We miss you (OK, I really do!)!

Happy birthday Alia, BTW!

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Posted by SomethingBlu

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Posted by jantany26
Yes she is.

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Tania...is LIF really keeping you that busy? We miss you (OK, I really do!)!

Happy birthday Alia, BTW!

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Hey girl, yeah I'm alwas there but I always have time to come by and see what's going on around here.
Thanks so much, Alia thanks you.

Tania...is LIF really keeping you that busy? We miss you (OK, I really do!)!

Happy birthday Alia, BTW!

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Posted by jantany26
Yes she is.

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Please go and get it checked...it's really easy to lose stones! It doesn't matter how long you've had it...metal does 'give' a bit causing the stones to shift!

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Posted by BKtoLI

Gee, thanks!! My stone has been 'loose' for a while now, and I've only had it for 3 months!!!

I can actually spin it around in my prongs, I guess I better get it checked tomorrow!!

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ETA: Sorry! I meant to edit my post, not quote it! I hate to double post!

yes, go get that stone looked at and update us!