It is a stomach-dropping event to glance down at one’s hand and notice that a finger Chanel ring has dropped a gemstone. If the gemstone in question is an expensive diamond engagement solitaire, it’s not only emotionally but economically distressing. Imagine having to tell the husband that shelled out two month’s salary for an engagement ring that you are now sporting only the band on that left hand ring finger. Not good.
Even if it is a relatively inexpensive piece of jewelry, it is a pain to replace the gemstone. The price of precious metals and gemstones fluctuates – and it always seems to be up. Therefore, sometimes the labor and material charge can total more than the ring originally cost. So, what is the wise jewelry wearing woman to do?
The answer is simple: keep a close eye on gemstone rings with prong settings. Chanel set rings and rings with thick bezels, if properly set, seem to hold up very well. Many jewelers use jewelers cement to glue cabochons into bezels creating a more secure finish. However, it is still wise to occasionally check these two types of settings as well.