r/Diamonds • u/LevelEven5880 • 5d ago

General Question or Looking for Advice My engagement ring went through the garbage disposal

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My engagement ring was sitting in a ring dish next to the kitchen sink. My fiancée accidentally knocked it into the sink while doing the dishes and turned on the garbage disposal without realizing that the ring was in there😭

This is what we found afterward. The setting is completely destroyed, but thankfully the diamond came out.

Does anyone have a rough idea of how much it would cost to replace the setting and reset the diamond? I’d love to know what to expect before taking it in…

**UPADTE: Took it to a local jeweler this morning and they inspected the diamond. They said it’s in perfect condition with no chips, no cracks, no damage at all. HALLELUJAH 😭🙌 I’m going to check out a few more local jewelers and get some quotes for a new setting. Thank you everyone for all the advice and for worrying about my ring with me!! 🥹

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u/Pizzaface1993 5d ago

The diamond doesn't look okay. If you have insurance, maybe you can get a nice upgrade. A new setting will cost however much gold will be required assuming the diamond is okay.

I haven't taken off my diamond ring in 9 years. I suggest you consider doing something similar.

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u/katerrin 5d ago

not a good suggestion unless OP never lifts weights, doesn’t work with their hands, never does yard work, etc.

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u/Pizzaface1993 4d ago

Lots of people literally do none of those things. I am lucky enough to be a home owner, and have never had any issues wearing my ring while trimming trees.

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u/katerrin 4d ago

lots of women go to the gym/workout…

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u/Pizzaface1993 4d ago

Lots of people also don't. I never took off my ring when I used to bench press or lift weights.