WARNING! Princess cut E rings

crescentbride Posted: May 26, 2005 06:32 PM

WARNING! Princess cut E rings

I have had my e ring for a little over a year, and the other day while in the car with my FI I was looking at it. I held it up and was able to MOVE my center stone (princess cut). It was wiggley and giggley all over. I put it away and we took it to the jeweler the next day. He said that becuase the square stone only has four prongs they tend to get loose. He fixed it on the spot. He said to check it every few months to see if it is held tightly in the prongs!
I just wanted to warn anyone with a square stone.....check you ring!!

CKJ906 Posted: May 26, 2005 06:34 PM

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That's so weird that you said that Nancy because 2 girls from work, both with princess cuts had to bring their rings back b/c they heard it making noise..be careful girls!

STUF04 Posted: May 26, 2005 06:34 PM

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Thanks for tip.

july06bride Posted: May 26, 2005 06:40 PM

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I LOVE my princess cut e ring- but it was loose once, hasnt been in a while now, but it was tightened one time

gNi1125 Posted: May 26, 2005 07:08 PM

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I haven't had a problem yet...knock on wood...but thanks for the tip

conigs25 Posted: May 26, 2005 07:39 PM

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Go get that checked by a jeweler

mbm750 Posted: May 26, 2005 07:57 PM

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this is really good to know - thanks!

shellnroc Posted: May 26, 2005 08:33 PM

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I have a 4-prong E ring but it's not a princess cut, it's a round stone. Now I'm wondering if it's only with the princess cut or any ring with 4-prongs!?

Shorty McBride Posted: May 26, 2005 09:01 PM

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my princess has corner prongs for extra safety - ask your jeweler about 'em!

marymoon Posted: May 26, 2005 09:10 PM

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I second the corner prongs. I have a marquis cut, but I hvae little v shaped prongs at the tips..this sucker's not going ANYwhere!

crescentbride Posted: May 27, 2005 07:48 AM

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Posted by Shorty McBride

my princess has corner prongs for extra safety - ask your jeweler about 'em!

I have the corner prongs as well; and it still came loose.

Blu-ize Posted: May 27, 2005 08:55 AM

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I don't buy it. A stone that is set properly should not come loose that often. It's good to check it, but there are jewelers and diamond setters.

Shorty McBride Posted: May 27, 2005 09:07 AM

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Posted by Blu-ize

I don't buy it. A stone that is set properly should not come loose that often. It's good to check it, but there are jewelers and diamond setters.

exactly what I was thinking...

If it's not COMPLETELY inconvienient, I would go into Manhattan. There are people in the diamond district and on Bowery that make their living off JUST setting stones...thats where mine was done.

kellwolfe Posted: May 27, 2005 09:13 AM

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Thank you so much ....Mine is a Princess as well I will have to keep a better eye on it -

MrsStefan Posted: May 27, 2005 10:07 AM

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That happened to mine too!! I had it fixed ASAP!! I would have died if I lost the stone!! I also got my caught on my laundry bag so I think that is what made it come lose...it hasnt happened since

Noiva06 Posted: May 27, 2005 10:16 AM

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Yes, I know this happens because Fi's sister is a jeweler. She said every once in a while shake the ring and you will hear it if it's loose. She told me before my wedding to come in and get it tightened while I get it cleaned....yes we have to be careful!

I still LOVE my e-ring though!!!

PrincessConsuela Posted: May 27, 2005 10:19 AM

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i have a radiant cut which has four prongs it doesnt seem like it is going anywhere but thanks for the warning i will pay closer attention to my ring.
ugh i gotta get it cleaned soon!

Angel2006 Posted: May 27, 2005 10:26 AM

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Posted by PrincessConsuela

i have a radiant cut which has four prongs it doesnt seem like it is going anywhere but thanks for the warning i will pay closer attention to my ring.
ugh i gotta get it cleaned soon!

I also have a radiant cut and the prongs are on the corner (which I was against as you can't see the beauty of the stone) but the jewler who set it said the corner prongs were more secure BUT she also said that I should come in and get the prongs looked at everry 6 months (free of charge). Since I work 2 blocks from the diamond district I will take her up on that offer!! Thanks for the heads up!!

salsbride06 Posted: May 27, 2005 10:46 AM

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thanks for the advice...i have a princess cut ring and i havent had any problems yet....cross my fingers...im gonna have to check it now that you mention it.