How to Keep Your Diamond Affixed to its Mounting

By Margot Liu


it is one of most significant event in the life of a woman, the moment when the gentleman who loved her gives her one of those amazing, unique diamond engagement rings. That beautiful piece of jewellery is a sign of willingness that the man wants to live with her for all time. It is a symbol of real love. And for the woman, accepting the ring demonstrates that she agrees to the man's desires and that she also wants to share his love.

There is no doubt that a unique engagement rings is an extraordinarily special thing. And just like taking care of a relationship, it is essential to take good care of the jewellery item. Even if the sentimental value is not considered, a diamond engagement ring is quite a high-priced investment that required a whole lot of time, money, and effort.

Thus, it is truly a nightmare when the person loses the heart of the ring, the diamond, that is mounted on the ring. In most cases, the individual wearing the diamond ring does not notice it until much later. Rings that are inlaid with several small gems are the usual "victims" of such loss. Nevertheless, all kinds of mounts are vulnerable. Diamonds that are in a pave-set mount can fall of easily with a hard bump. Invisible-set diamonds can be pried off from improperly secured settings. The precious gems can even come loose from supposedly secure channel settings if there's a problem with the mounting.

Knocked-off gems are caused by any of several factors. For instance, the stone may be pried loose when the ring hits a hard object one time too many. The diamond may become dislodged when the mountings are broken. Or the glue that held the diamond in place may have weakened.

Absolutely, you need to make certain that the diamond is firmly fixed to its mount. Here are a couple checks to ensure that the gemstone stays in its rightful place.

1. Give the diamond on your ring a very gentle push. A slight move signifies that you need to have the mounting fixed by a specialist jeweller.

2. Inspect the mounting. Damaged or worn-out settings can without doubt cause a diamond to fall off. Ensure that the mount is secure and tight. Have it repaired if you notice any damage. Gold and silver mounts are very delicate considering that they're made of delicate materials.

3. Refrain from wearing your diamond ring if you're doing a physically intensive task such as tending the garden, cleaning the house, or taking part in sports activities. Violent and sudden movements and hits can cause the diamond to pop out from its mounting.

4. Do not wear the diamond ring if you are about to handle chemicals, household products, and detergents. Elements in these substances can damage the setting as well as weaken the glue that holds the diamond to its mounting. You should never wear your ring in the pool or out in the sea. Chlorine and salt water, respectively, can weaken the glue.

5. Regularly clean your ring because accumulated dirt can weaken the glue. Also, inspect the stone and the mount if you have used ultrasonics to clean your jewellery. That's because the powerful ultrasonic vibrations may have loosened up the diamond.




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