Queen Prawn Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Has anyone experienced a crack in the band on a ring? I just noticed a crack that is on the back of one of my rings. It's 14 carat gold and the crack is all the way through (not a jagged crack, a smooth break). Is this normal? If it is cracking now, what's going to happen when the two pieces are soldered together (which I might as well get done now as long as they are going to have to do the repair - life time warranty on it). Just curious as I have never owned a gold ring before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hulk Queen Prawn is breaking out of her ties that bind . . . Maybe its a sign from God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 I am more afraid it's an effect of my hands getting so damned cold from time to time (genetic thing that runs in my dad's family)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Has anyone experienced a crack in the band on a ring? I just noticed a crack that is on the back of one of my rings. It's 14 carat gold and the crack is all the way through (not a jagged crack, a smooth break). Is this normal? If it is cracking now, what's going to happen when the two pieces are soldered together (which I might as well get done now as long as they are going to have to do the repair - life time warranty on it). Just curious as I have never owned a gold ring before... It's common for gold to get stress fractures. Mostly on chicks rings because they are not as solid or large as mens. I got a platinum band specifically because of that. You'll probably have to have it repaired a few times over the lifetime of the ring. In the begining it happens more frequently because it's new and it's forming to your finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 It's common for gold to get stress fractures. Mostly on chicks rings because they are not as solid or large as mens. I got a platinum band specifically because of that. You'll probably have to have it repaired a few times over the lifetime of the ring. In the begining it happens more frequently because it's new and it's forming to your finger. Woo - I feel better now. I thought we got some cheesy gold or something lol. I guess I will have them solder it then as long as I am needing this repair. Thanks Steff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Woo - I feel better now. I thought we got some cheesy gold or something lol. I guess I will have them solder it then as long as I am needing this repair. Thanks Steff! No problem. But to warn you.. when you take it in they will likely try to get you to buy a larger one. They'll tell you that it shouldn't happen.. bla, bla, bla. All about making a bigger sale. If you're not comfortable and want a second opinion, take it to a jewler to have it inspected. 2 rings I had did this so I switched them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 It's common for gold to get stress fractures. Mostly on chicks rings because they are not as solid or large as mens. I got a platinum band specifically because of that. You'll probably have to have it repaired a few times over the lifetime of the ring. In the begining it happens more frequently because it's new and it's forming to your finger. Ahhh, Steffy....is there ANYTHING she doesn't know??? She's our Great Big Book Of Everything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Ahhh, Steffy....is there ANYTHING she doesn't know??? She's our Great Big Book Of Everything.... Well.. it was about jewlery. I know a lot about that stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Ahhh, Steffy....is there ANYTHING she doesn't know??? She's our Great Big Book Of Everything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Are you laughing because of what I said yesterday (after I learned what "corn hole" is) ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Are you laughing because of what I said yesterday (after I learned what "corn hole" is) ..? No, the comment after learning that Neal Cotts sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 No problem. But to warn you.. when you take it in they will likely try to get you to buy a larger one. They'll tell you that it shouldn't happen.. bla, bla, bla. All about making a bigger sale. If you're not comfortable and want a second opinion, take it to a jewler to have it inspected. 2 rings I had did this so I switched them out. She already tried to talk me into trading 'up' on a diamond for the one part of the ring. There is no way I would trade up or buy a larger band for it as this is the ring we picked, this is the ring I keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 No, the comment after learning that Neal Cotts sucks I don't remember that comment... Oh.. if it's something stupid, don't post it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 She already tried to talk me into trading 'up' on a diamond for the one part of the ring. There is no way I would trade up or buy a larger band for it as this is the ring we picked, this is the ring I keep. That's awesome. All too often people forget that it isn't the size of the ring, it is the love that went into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I don't remember that comment... Oh.. if it's something stupid, don't post it.. Well, at least this time it wasn't "is that Rocky Biddle warming up in the bullpen?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 That's awesome. All too often people forget that it isn't the size of the ring, it is the love that went into it. Nothing wrong with "loving" a bigger stone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Well, at least this time it wasn't "is that Rocky Biddle warming up in the bullpen?" Shaddup... "Rauch just gave up a 2 run homer".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Shaddup... "Rauch just gave up a 2 run homer".. You completely made that up, if anything i would have said "ouch" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Nothing wrong with "loving" a bigger stone.. I am talking more about the original stone. If its big so be it. But just because an original engagement ring is small, that doesn't mean it needs to be traded up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Ahhh, Steffy....is there ANYTHING she doesn't know??? She's our Great Big Book Of Everything.... Nice "Stanley" reference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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