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Just Said Yes December 2018

Engagement Ring Imperfections?

Wells, on January 25, 2018 at 2:42 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

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Hi!

I just purchased an engagement ring from Blue Nile. The ring looks great from normal viewing distance, but if you look really, really closely, it looks like the edges of the band aren't 100% straight. It's really not noticeable, but I can't help but think that it's not supposed to be like this.

Is this normal? Is it fixable?

(Pictures taken with a smartphone + magnifying glass).

Left side of band (a little crooked) Engagement Ring Imperfections? 1 Right side of band (seems straighter than left side)

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Latest activity by joey, on January 26, 2018 at 8:28 AM

Just Said Yes December 2018
Wells · on January 25, 2018 at 2:45 PM
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Hm the pictures came out small here. Let me post them again:
left side of band (slightly crooked)right side of band (seems straighter than left side)
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Master May 2018
Forestwed · on January 25, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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I notice it. I would contact them. I don’t think it should look like that
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Super August 2018
AugustBride · on January 25, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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Call them right away!
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VIP May 2018
MrsRies&Love · on January 25, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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It wouldn't hurt to reach out if it's something that bothers you. I know that Blue Nile creates custom rings, so it might be because of that. But still, it should be perfect
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Lauren · on January 25, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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Definitely contact them with the problem. They should fix it for you since it wasn't something you did to it
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Savvy September 2018
Maire · on January 25, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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Blue Nile's customer service is excellent (in my experience). I wouldn't hesitate to contact them.
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Super May 2018
Nikki · on January 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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I think what you're noticing is the milgrain pattern not being 100% straight and it's acting as an optical illusion. That's usually a design detail that's put on by hand, not cast with the ring. Another option is that it warped slightly during sizing since that is also done by hand and requires heating the metal, adding/removing metal, and then the jeweler pounding it back into shape.
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Master October 2018
Amanda · on January 25, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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I want hundred percent notice the curve in that band. I would definitely contact Blue Nile. I had ordered a locket from there. And it broke within 10 minutes and I called customer service and they sent me a new one right away and I didn't have to sign my old lock it back. You may have you probably have to send the engagement ring back since it's much more expensive
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Devoted February 2018
Melissa · on January 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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It’s hard to tell but a good point made. It could be an optical illusion. Contact Blue Nile and see what they say. Also, maybe take it to a jeweler and see if they can tell
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Dedicated April 2018
oksana · on January 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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My fiancé got me both rings from there and I believe they have a 30 day policy to send back if your not satisfied
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Master October 2016
Mrs. Fall Bride · on January 25, 2018 at 5:09 PM
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Yep, I see it. Definitely call them! They have to make it right.
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joey · on January 26, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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Yes, send it back since they have a return policy and get them to give you a new setting. Perhaps switch rings to something different in case that particular style is problematic or see if they carry a higher quality ring setting manufacturer like Tacori.
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