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Cntower8 · Feb 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM

My e-ring is set kinda high, so I keep knocking it against things accidentally.

Today, for instance, I've knocked it 4x already. So far, I don't see any obvious damage yet, although I don't have a magnifying glass. After reading some of the previous messages about people getting their diamonds chipped/broken, I'm terrified. Should I just stop wearing my e-ring? How likely is a diamond to chip or crack?

Thanks!

Blue824 · Feb 6th, 2007, 11:38 PM

I think its pretty hard to chip a diamond, but as long as your ring is insured, you should be ok, I'd imagine. Maybe change it so you have a lower setting if it really bothers you though.

graceful · Feb 6th, 2007, 11:47 PM

How long ago did you get it? When I first received my e-ring, I banged it against everything too. I wasn't used to it. I am a little clumsy, I do still do it every once in a while, but it is not as bad as before.

But as blue suggested, you may want to get it set lower. I wouldn't think your fiance would like it if you stopped wearing it all together, lol!

claudette2 · Feb 7th, 2007, 03:55 PM

If your setting it platinum, you don't have a lot to worry about (it is such a strong metal, its hard to knock a stone loose).

Faith · Feb 7th, 2007, 06:33 PM

I'm glad mine is set very low, b/c I would be banging it everywhere. Just make sure to keep checking to make sure the stone isn't loose. My jeweler told me just to shake it near my ear, it will make a little tinkling noise if it is loose. Even if it's insured, it's still a pain to get a new one!!

dlg · Feb 7th, 2007, 07:07 PM

I broke my stone, but I hit it really hard in an ice skating accident. And I mean really hard! I wore it for 12 years before my little accident with no problems. I remember knocking it a lot when I first got it, but I think it takes a really hard hit to break the stone.

BagAngel · Feb 7th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Agree with other posts it is very hard to break a diamond, wear it & enjoy!

More lv please · Feb 7th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by gracefeng

How long ago did you get it? When I first received my e-ring, I banged it against everything too. I wasn't used to it. I am a little clumsy, I do still do it every once in a while, but it is not as bad as before.

But as blue suggested, you may want to get it set lower. I wouldn't think your fiance would like it if you stopped wearing it all together, lol!

It took me a while to get used to my engagement ring, too. I kept bumping it into things and jamming it into my finger. But I am used to it now and it feels weird without it!

Cntower8 · Feb 8th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Thanks girls! I've had it for about 3 months now. Is that considered "long enough" to get used to the ring?

I actually haven't insured my ring yet, but I just called Statefarm yesterday and was quoted an insurance premium of ~900. That's expensive IMO

dlg · Feb 8th, 2007, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cntower8

I actually haven't insured my ring yet, but I just called Statefarm yesterday and was quoted an insurance premium of ~900. That's expensive IMO

Insure it! My broken ring wasn't insured. Big mistake!!!! I'll be shopping around for rates myself when I replace my ring.

Faith · Feb 8th, 2007, 04:27 PM

I insured mine as an add-on to my homeownwer's insurance- it's not that expensive, and extra $200 a year. Just make sure any policy covers loss as well as "mysterious dissapearance", some of them don't!

snowwhite · Feb 8th, 2007, 07:36 PM

I'm a ring bumper as well--I am trying to stop doing it, but I am SO clumsy! I almost always do it at home, when I am thinking about something else.

I insured my ring as part of our home insurance, and there was a big difference in the cost with/without a deductible. My policy has a $500 deductible--if something happens to my ring, I will be willing to pay $500 to get it replaced. Without the deductible, the cost was about 300 dollars more per year.

Feb 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#1
Cntower8 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 111	I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? My e-ring is set kinda high, so I keep knocking it against things accidentally. Today, for instance, I've knocked it 4x already. So far, I don't see any obvious damage yet, although I don't have a magnifying glass. After reading some of the previous messages about people getting their diamonds chipped/broken, I'm terrified. Should I just stop wearing my e-ring? How likely is a diamond to chip or crack? Thanks!
Cntower8 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 111

Feb 6th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Blue824 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,902	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? I think its pretty hard to chip a diamond, but as long as your ring is insured, you should be ok, I'd imagine. Maybe change it so you have a lower setting if it really bothers you though.

Feb 6th, 2007, 11:47 PM	#3
graceful Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Metairie/New Orleans Posts: 4,843	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? How long ago did you get it? When I first received my e-ring, I banged it against everything too. I wasn't used to it. I am a little clumsy, I do still do it every once in a while, but it is not as bad as before. But as blue suggested, you may want to get it set lower. I wouldn't think your fiance would like it if you stopped wearing it all together, lol!

Feb 7th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#4
claudette2 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 563	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? If your setting it platinum, you don't have a lot to worry about (it is such a strong metal, its hard to knock a stone loose).
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Feb 7th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#5
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,223	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? I'm glad mine is set very low, b/c I would be banging it everywhere. Just make sure to keep checking to make sure the stone isn't loose. My jeweler told me just to shake it near my ear, it will make a little tinkling noise if it is loose. Even if it's insured, it's still a pain to get a new one!!
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dlg Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 915	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? I broke my stone, but I hit it really hard in an ice skating accident. And I mean really hard! I wore it for 12 years before my little accident with no problems. I remember knocking it a lot when I first got it, but I think it takes a really hard hit to break the stone.
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Feb 8th, 2007, 08:28 AM	#9
Cntower8 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 111	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? Thanks girls! I've had it for about 3 months now. Is that considered "long enough" to get used to the ring? I actually haven't insured my ring yet, but I just called Statefarm yesterday and was quoted an insurance premium of ~900. That's expensive IMO
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Feb 8th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#11
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,223	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? I insured mine as an add-on to my homeownwer's insurance- it's not that expensive, and extra $200 a year. Just make sure any policy covers loss as well as "mysterious dissapearance", some of them don't!
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Feb 8th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#12
snowwhite Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,408	Re: I keep knocking my e-ring accidentally...Should I just stop wearing it? I'm a ring bumper as well--I am trying to stop doing it, but I am SO clumsy! I almost always do it at home, when I am thinking about something else. I insured my ring as part of our home insurance, and there was a big difference in the cost with/without a deductible. My policy has a $500 deductible--if something happens to my ring, I will be willing to pay $500 to get it replaced. Without the deductible, the cost was about 300 dollars more per year.

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