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Advice on rub-over settings
I am looking for some advice concerning an engagement ring with a
rub-over setting, I hope this is an appropriate forum. As will quickly become apparent I know zip about jewelry, so apologies in advance. Background: 4 years ago I bought an engagement ring for my (now) wife. 3 months ago the diamond fell out and was lost. I returned it to the jewelers, to be told that this was due to 'wear and tear' and therefore I was not entitled to a replacement under the terms of the 5 year gaurantee. I was told that because my wife wore it next to her wedding ring, the rubbing would have loosened the setting. I was also shown some close-up pictures of the setting showing damage (tiny splinters) where the rub-over setting held the diamond in place. It was suggested that this must have been caused whilst my wife was wearing the ring. If anyone could provide some insight to the followinge questions I would be very grateful: 1. Is this engagement/wedding ring rubbing a known problem? Both are 18ct. there appears to be little visible abrasion, and the wedding ring sits a good 2mm below the top of the (I'm sure it has a technical term) bit that holds the diamond. 2. With a rub-over setting, should there be a lip around the entire circumference of the top of the bit that holds the diamond? On my wife's ring there is a visible (0.5mm) lip around only about one third. It looks like the rest is missing to me. 3. How are rub-over setting made and are there any common defects that may cause the setting to be weak? 4. Could this be wear and tear? We are confident that no damage was caused by a single bang/knock, but roughly what sort of force would be needed to damage a gold setting as suggested? NB my wife is not a construction worker and doesn't operate heavy machinery ;) Many thanks for your patience and help. Bob |
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