I go through semi mounts like I go through cars. Basically, I've changed mine at least a couple times in the past few years. Buyers remorse... new trends... But thank god my husband doesn't mind (well, I am a gemologist after all!) as long as I keep my center diamond..
So what is a semi mount, you ask?? Well, it's basically a ring set with surrounding diamonds (or some other precious/semi-precious stone), but the center stone is empty... Almost all jewelry stores carry them and all you have to do is pick a style you love and have your center stone set..
My remorse for my existing setting is that my beautiful center stone is a cushion cut, which is basically a rounded corner square cut... Kinda like a pillow, soft and aesthetically beautiful. But, it was set in a square semi-mount so it looked like a princess cut (which too are beautiful cuts by the way!).
See what I mean? Well so my cousin and I decided to change our semi-mount settings. The trend these days is rose gold which yes, is pinkish in color and and just evokes romanticism... So, this is the semi-mount that I chose.
It looks blah and so hard to imagine how the finished product will look. You need to work with a good jeweler who can make sure that your existing stone will fit the setting. A bad jeweler will make the impossible work temporarilyl, but the problems will occur later. i.e., loose diamond, weak prongs.. So please be careful!!
Makes me smile!
My cousin's new rose mounting for her princess cut.. STUNNING!!
Classy.. Romantic.. Absolutely Byu Tee Full!!!
Same diamond, different semi-mount = Two happy ladies... Now my cushion looks pillowy soft =) My cousin is just as happy. We are clicking our heels =))
So here are my tips:
1. Work with a reputable jeweler
2. Make sure you check your diamond after the work is done to make sure it's the same diamond and hasn't been chipped in the process.. That's why most diamonds have certificates, people!
3. Make sure Step you do step 2!!!!
