I've worn my wedding ring for the last 15 years straight and now the gold is wearing thin and the setting is falling apart. It was in yellow gold. I took it to a jeweler who told me that they could take the diamonds out and use some of them in a new setting. But they also said that taking the diamonds out of the setting might damage the diamond. I thought diamonds were the hardest thing on earth. Why would this damage the diamond? Should I find another jeweler?
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damaging a diamond?
Started by AlexR, Oct 22 2004 06:08 PM
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Posted 23 October 2004 - 07:19 AM
If they are a good jeweler, they should have the proper tools to remove diamonds without harming them. You may want to keep searching.
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Posted 23 October 2004 - 08:56 AM
Diamonds are indeed the hardest form of matter -- in terms of their ability to be scratched (only a diamond can scratch another diamond). However, diamonds can crack or chip easily when subjected to high impact forces such as mounting into a setting.
But, like Jan said, any good jeweler knows how to handle diamonds correctly to avoid any cracks or chips.
But, like Jan said, any good jeweler knows how to handle diamonds correctly to avoid any cracks or chips.
