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Mr & Mrs. Freedlund
Dedicated August 2017

Custom e-ring looks awful, help!

Mr & Mrs. Freedlund, on April 28, 2017 at 5:22 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 30

Hi ladies, My fiance inherited his grandmas OEC diamond so we decided to create a setting. I spoke with a sales lady at a very popular engagement ring store of exactly what I wanted and she raved about one of their guys that he is amazing at what he does. I asked if they can custom make the Tiffany...

Hi ladies,

My fiance inherited his grandmas OEC diamond so we decided to create a setting. I spoke with a sales lady at a very popular engagement ring store of exactly what I wanted and she raved about one of their guys that he is amazing at what he does. I asked if they can custom make the Tiffany style 6 prong solitaire and they said yes. I asked for claw prongs as thin as possible without compromising its durability. I provided 2 photos of what I wanted. When I approved the wax it was bulky but the lady said once its in Platinum it will be tweaked the way I asked.

When the ring was finished I noticed right away its flaws. It looked like they attempted to make it with no success, it was a terrible imitation. I contacted the lady to express my concern and that I didnt love the setting they made. She apologized and said for me to visit the shop so she can help make it right. Is this service on them or would they charge me again? We paid $475 for the labor the first time.


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  • FutureMrs.G
    VIP July 2017
    FutureMrs.G ·
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    First issue may be that it's a well known store, is this a chain store? If so, I doubt they put the care into it that a local jeweler would. Id be upset too, but at this point I recommend looking for a setting that's already made like what you are looking for.. that looks messy and bulky to me, and I have thick prongs on mine!

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  • Erika
    Expert November 2017
    Erika ·
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    I would be disappointed as well. They definitely missed the mark. I spoke with several jewelers and quite frankly most of what they sold/had made were much bulkier than I prefer.

    My FH had my ring custom made by a lady on etsy. Her shop is MRoseDesigns. He was able to give her the dimensions/thickness of each part of my ring and it is flawless.

    I wanted a thin band, thin prongs and for the setting to be up higher so my wedding band would sit flush with my engagement ring. My ring is 1.6 ct for reference.

    Best of luck!


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  • Erika
    Expert November 2017
    Erika ·
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    From the top


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  • N
    Master December 2016
    Nancy ·
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    I'm no diamond expert but those don't look like the same diamonds! Were they switched? I would be beyond angry.

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  • lyla
    Master July 2017
    lyla ·
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    I would definitely go back and get it redone or even go elsewhere. I have a 2 carat with dainty claws so I know it's possible to have the claws done much smaller than the ones on yours. I'm sorry this is happening to you Smiley sad

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  • Mr & Mrs. Freedlund
    Dedicated August 2017
    Mr & Mrs. Freedlund ·
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    @Iyla Can you post a photo of your ring?

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  • MrsSki
    Master April 2017
    MrsSki ·
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    I'd be upset too. The prongs are definitely not what you asked for.

    Do you have your corrections of the wax version in writing? If so, I'd absolutely say it's on them

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  • TugBride
    Expert October 2018
    TugBride ·
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    I would be taking it back until they get it right. They assured you they would make it like you wanted and failed to do so.

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    It doesn't look any different to me. I thought you were posting the same picture next to each other.

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    Just Said Yes February 2023
    Peytonista ·
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    My engagement ring is also a 6 prong setting, but we chose the style they have and didn't personalized customize it, maybe you can learn more

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