Engagement ring broken AGAIN! FFS!!!!

Platinum is pretty hard, but it's not the hardest metal. And it still has to obey the laws of physics and can be bent or damaged. American or Cathedral settings are also prone to damage because of the profile, they stick out a long way from the finger and tend to get knocked or caught easily.

I'd say you were past the point where you could go back to the original retailer, mostly because of the time issue. But it wouldn't hurt to ring them and see where you stand.

I'd go to a reputable independant jeweller and ask them to make you a new ring and set the diamond in it - I'd also go for a lower profile 6-prong setting with a large stone. They should be able to use the original platinum, so you're remodelling rather than replacing.

Judeclarke, x

Thanks so much for the reply... I'm now a bit worried that it's going to cost a whack of cash to remodel... but will call tomorow when they open and see what they say....

Urgh... just HATE not wearing it...

(wee small panic attacks when I look / feel my finger...) - Irrational but Tangible :-)

xxx

My engagement ring is a pear diamond set in 3 claw platinum and it had broken once because i am heavy handed took it back to the shop and my sister (who is a gemologist and jeweller) advised me to have it "rim set" and since then, no problems....... don't know if that is ANY help whatsoever but thought i'd share!