Double claw prongs for double security #jewelryrepair

Violet was on vacation in Venice when she spotted this vintage style Asscher cut diamond ring with a sapphire baguette halo. Not long after bringing it home one of the prong snapped off. She’s lucky the diamond didn’t fall out. Instead of rebuilding the one prong, I decided to cut off all of the prongs and replace them with double claws. These are stronger as they double the surface contact of the metal holding the diamond, but they’re still delicate enough to complement the clean geometric lines of the design. I also added a milgrain detail along the inner edge of the halo. Violet’s ring now has the look and strength it deserves.

No mail-in repairs 🚫📫

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22 Replies to “Double claw prongs for double security #jewelryrepair”

  1. Soldering right next to sapphires! That was very brave of you.

  2. Is there a reason you didn't need to remove the gems before using the torch? My silversmithing teacher told me to remove them/submerge them in water to prevent them from cracking due to the heat.

  3. have you ever lost a jewel in your shop? Like had a crystal fly off and couldn’t find it? What did you do besides cry?

  4. Double claws are just what was needed, and you saved the future of further trouble.😊😊❤

  5. You do amazing work. The final product looks great. What a beautiful piece.👏

  6. You did a fine job, to me itself more beautiful now ❤. Keep doing what you're doing because it's Magnificent ❤

  7. I think you did an absolutely outstanding job on this ring – it looks amazing and it looks like its worth at least double now than when it came in to you.

  8. Those prongs came off WAY TOO EASILY 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

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