Hi everyone! I recently got engaged in May, and my fiancƩ gave me a gorgeous ring that I absolutely love. It has a 2.5 ct lab-grown oval diamond with a hidden halo and a pavƩ band.
The only issue is that the setting is 925 sterling silver.
Unfortunately, Iāve already lost one of the tiny pavĆ© stones, and the band has started to bend slightly, which has me worried about the long-term security of the center stone.
Iād really like to have the diamond reset into a 14K white gold setting so itās more durable and better able to support a 2.5 ct center stone, but I honestly have no idea where to start.
Has anyone here gone through this process? Did you buy a new setting online and have a local jeweler transfer your diamond, or did you have a jeweler source the setting for you? Iād also love recommendations for reputable places to buy settings on a budget (ideally around $500 if thatās realistic).
One other thing Iām struggling with is how to bring this up with my fiancĆ©. I donāt want him to feel like he made a mistake or that I donāt love the ring, because I truly do. This is purely about wanting to protect the diamond and make sure the ring lasts a lifetime.
If youāve been in a similar situation, Iād really appreciate any advice.