How to Reset a Diamond
There can be many reasons for resetting a diamond. It could be that the original setting is broken. Or it could be that the original setting is simply not suitable any longer.Whatever the reason, there could come a time when you would want to reset a diamond. Fortunately, if you are able to reset your diamond into a prong setting, the procedure is simple enough that even an amateur can do it, provided that he or she has just a few simple jeweler's tools.It is not recommended that you attempt to reset any diamond under 2 carats Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Prong (or Claw) setting
- Jeweler's Crimping Pliers
- Jeweler's Vise
- Tweezers
- Magnifying Glass
- Diamond
Instructions
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How to Reset a Diamond
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Mount your jeweler's vise on a sturdy surface. Carefully snug your prong setting into the vise with the prongs assessably above the surface of the vise.
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Set the diamond in place inside the prongs. Use your magnifying glass to make certain that the diamond is set with the correct side up and level within the setting.
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Using your jeweler's crimping pliers, carefully squeeze two opposing sets of prongs together so that they fit snugly around the diamond. Then use your pliers to carefully bend and crimp the other two prongs snugly against the diamond.
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Make certain that the prongs are long enough that they are above the girdle (the widest part) of the diamond. By crimping the prongs just above the girdle the diamond will be help firmly in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that the prongs are snugly fit to the diamond, but do not crimp so hard that you chip or fracture your stone.
Diamonds under 2 carats are generally considered too small to be easily set in a prong setting-at least by an amateur.
