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CharlotteB
20-08-2015, 02:48 PM
Hi all,

I need a bit of advice. I got a ring for my birthday which included a single pink diamond and two Tanzanite stones. Unfortunately the diamond stone fell out and was lost so I had it replaced with a cubic zirconia. Now one of the Tanzanite stones has fallen out and I need to replace it. I'm not exactly flush with cash and I don't want to spend a fortune in case I lose another stone.

Any suggestions would be appreciated :)

ps_bond
20-08-2015, 03:05 PM
If you're wanting to replace it with a CZ too, then
http://diamondcz.co.uk/gem.php5?level=4&expand=Tanzanite&first=AAAAAxzxMachinexzxCut&second=RoundxzxBrilliant&third=Tanzanite
However, the real thing isn't all that expensive in smaller sizes
http://www.wardgemstones.com/tanzanite-stones.html

However, if 2 stones have fallen out already then it's quite likely the 3rd will too.

CharlotteB
20-08-2015, 03:08 PM
That's great, thank you. I thought replacing the stones with the original tanzanite would be very expensive but I can afford that if I do lose another one.

orestruck
20-08-2015, 04:00 PM
Are you wearing it all the time? It might be worth trying to work out why the stones are falling out, so you can prevent it happening again.

Sarah

Tabby66
20-08-2015, 09:57 PM
My thinking is the same as Sarah's, why have you lost the two stones?? You are likely to lose the third given the odds and if the problem hasn't been corrected you could go on to lose the replacements too!!

Patstone
21-08-2015, 06:28 AM
Just had a look at Wards new website, it doesnt show if they are faceted or cabs. Going up to the IJL soon and the second day we are visiting Hatton Gardens. Always spend more than we can really afford, but hey ho it has to be done once in a while. I have just applied for a Trade Account but dont know what the terms of trading are, we probably wont be able to get one because we dont buy enough, but it would be nice to get 50% off some of the more costly stones.

ps_bond
21-08-2015, 07:17 AM
No, but a) if you look at the drop-down list on shape it allows you to select cabochons (6 at the moment) and b) the ones that are cabochons state they are cabochons...

Patstone
21-08-2015, 07:31 AM
Not on the link you put earlier it doesn't. All it says is the size and price, not even a PIC of it. Didn't look at the drop down list. Just had another look and there are no pics or description.

Dennis
21-08-2015, 08:07 AM
Conventional claw settings are not that resistant and doing household chores, gardening or mucking out will soon loosen stones.

Our much missed Murano Silver once wrote: 'You can love your ring to death'. She meant by never taking it off and that still chimes with me. Dennis.

ps_bond
21-08-2015, 09:50 AM
Not on the link you put earlier it doesn't. All it says is the size and price, not even a PIC of it. Didn't look at the drop down list. Just had another look and there are no pics or description.

Yes, it really does. There are something like 200 tanz listed there. I never said anything about pictures and I'm not here to explain or defend Ward's website.

http://www.wardgemstones.com/3-5mm-cabochon-tanzanite.html
3.5mm cabochon tanzanite seems a pretty definite description, albeit lacking in much detail on quality.

Dennis' point on claw settings is spot on - although it applies to all settings to a greater or lesser extent. Grain are usually vulnerable more to wear than snagging, claw get both.

enigma
21-08-2015, 01:02 PM
Wards have the pics come up when you click on the individual item now rather than the list- not all stones have a photo yet but a lot do.
Its easy to get a trade account BTW Pat, you shouldn't have any problems.

Re the original post, as has been said its possible you are wearing the ring inappropriately?
If you are tough on your hands then pretty much nothing other than flush set diamonds will last forever and Ive even managed to lose one of those out of my wedding ring although it did last 9 years.
Most rings with stones are meant to be worn gently not for doing rough work.

CharlotteB
26-08-2015, 12:38 PM
Thank you for all the comments. I don't think I'm being overly rough with the ring. I work in an office during the week and I took the ring off when doing anything like gardening or washing up.

Could it be from just washing my hands after using the bathroom? Would the water affect the settings?

caroleallen
26-08-2015, 01:21 PM
Conventional claw settings are not that resistant and doing household chores, gardening or mucking out will soon loosen stones.

Our much missed Murano Silver once wrote: 'You can love your ring to death'. She meant by never taking it off and that still chimes with me. Dennis.

I miss her too Dennis. She's still around on Facebook but doesn't seem to make jewellery any more.

caroleallen
26-08-2015, 01:24 PM
My claw set engagement ring has survived 40 years and is still just as good as the day it was bought. I wore it every day when I worked in an office. Now it just gets worn on high days and holidays.

enigma
26-08-2015, 05:10 PM
Water shouldn't have any effect on the settings.
It shouldn't be losing stones with the wear that you describe, perhaps have it checked over by a professional?

CharlotteB
27-08-2015, 08:53 AM
Water shouldn't have any effect on the settings.
It shouldn't be losing stones with the wear that you describe, perhaps have it checked over by a professional?

I think that's a good idea. It was a gift and when I lost the first stone I asked the friend who bought if for me if she could take it back to the original shop to get it fixed. She said she did and that there was nothing they could do. I found this a bit suspicious but didn't press as it was a gift.