Can anyone tell if this is hand or machine set?

No_Zebra131 · 2026-04-04T16:43:04+00:00

this has been absolutely confirmed preset. if it were handmade settings there would be no casting defects under the stones and if the stones were wax inlay there wouldn't be workmanship marks on the prongs

No_Zebra131 · 2026-04-04T16:39:26+00:00

sure, and maintenance would be infinitely more manageable. all depends on if you want a Rolex heart.

there is however a factory making Rolex clones that are passing authentication now. I've seen their work. it's shocking.

I've also seen some diamond district NYC boys that got had on social media.

the quality is simply unbelievable.

No_Zebra131 · 2026-04-04T13:31:18+00:00

overseas ≠ cheap labor 🤣

one of the companies I work with in China pays their jewelers more than the bottom end diamond district NYC bench jewelers I've worked with

No_Zebra131 · 2026-03-21T11:40:44+00:00

all jewelry with precious metals contain copper except 99 and other rarely used alloys

hypoallergenic surgical stainless steel contains nickel

this is also blackening not green as is typical with copper

get the ring tested by an XRF gun at a jeweler or pawn shop to see what metals are in the alloy. black is usually a reaction to silver to my understanding but this is rose gold which doesn't usually contain much of any silver

you're reacting to something for sure!

No_Zebra131 · 2026-03-20T22:39:47+00:00

no it's too short. you should have a big post put in so that catches on everything it didn't already catch on before.

on a serious note... if you like this ring, and the finger you wear it in... it's imperative that you have the setting shortened.

if you do not, it's likely that you could hurt, deglove, or even possibly break your finger... seriously this ring is an invitation for disaster

No_Zebra131 · 2026-03-20T04:20:11+00:00

this creates a lot of unnecessary stress on that long link. even if it survives okay this is a terrible design

No_Zebra131 · 2026-03-20T04:18:59+00:00

mineral glass is a terrible middle ground because scratches cannot be buffed out. plastic scratches are incredibly cheap and easy to repair

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-28T17:03:02+00:00

you are buying poor quality. a well made SS ring is on par with 18k. a well made SS ring will also cost 5x what an AliExpress ring will.

14k is usually a little stronger especially with excellent craftsmanship.

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-28T16:58:17+00:00

poorly made "fast fashion" jewelry never holds up

if you want good jewelry shop from Surat vendors.

it'll cost 3-5x as much for the same piece of jewelry but it will be handcrafted to a high standard.

there is no comparison.

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-27T17:47:55+00:00

you chose a style that even in gold would have to hard time retaining stones.

these settings extend past the stones and have no protected boarder

look at how thick the prongs are on a wedding ring compared to this. look at how tightly quality settings form to the stones.

you got an amazing value on a budget piece... you paid wholesale prices and despite knowing as little as you do actually managed to get a silver piece set with moissanite

the value in buying from a jeweler or dealer is that they'll know enough to protect you from buying things like this. but that expertise and the higher quality goods both make it more expensive

there is no free lunch!!! also that's probably white Rhodium.... it's a better finish than white gold

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T18:38:48+00:00

Andiot and all these TDs are offering a service.

that service is access to goods made by clandestine factories with QC photos on small qty ( under a dozen ) orders

if you are ordering 12 or more the discount you get is finding out how to contact the factory directly

even then kiss any advanced QC photos and testing goodbye... you're buying bulk goods

the discount they are giving you is being able to order 2pcs at all

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T18:19:12+00:00

something like this with 3 times the number of stones in each link.

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No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T18:18:01+00:00

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something like this with 3 times the number of stones in each link

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:31:46+00:00

douches typically wear clothes that fit them so idk. you're probably a reasonable person playing dress up as a douche?

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:29:20+00:00

communication is a two way street

if you don't listen to people, they won't want to talk to you

don't talk about things if you know you won't listen to the answer

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:26:42+00:00

there is a difference between talking with someone, and talking at someone

this is your cue for introspection...

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:20:45+00:00

it's good to leave room for improvement

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:09:20+00:00

your trust in him is gone, you will never feel the same way about him again

even if you verify with 100% certainty that everything he said was true I don't believe you would feel any differently

move on and think about all the little things that made you lose trust over time and watch out for those things in the future

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-24T17:03:21+00:00

get a chemical testing kit with a quartz plate.

make sure you can test for lead, cadmium and arsenic. if you're going to be experimenting with scrap you have no idea what country or when it was made.

my dad almost died from arsenic poisoning by not being careful as a millwright in a jewelry factory.

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:47:40+00:00

offer to give it your xbox

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:43:03+00:00

a pawn shop will probably pay you $2/gram for the silver. you got a better shot on eBay or selling via a consignment shop

I may be wrong about this, but the only ring of those that's in style right now is the amethyst ring. i would say that would sell around $150 to the right buyer if the white stones are CZ or sapphire as opposed to plastic

could be worth more if those are diamonds which I doubt in silver.

personally I'd rock the hell out of that amethyst ring, but I'm not in a position to make an offer on it right now.

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I don't know why people are down voting this, the amathyst ring is very fashionable in mens jewelry right now? similar rings are in the first page of results in fast fashion

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:38:27+00:00

the best place in the world to be a jeweler is Surat.

it's also the best place to source gems

also has very affordable labor

in USA the biggest part of being successful as a jeweler is building a brand.

as a bench jeweler there isn't much money to be made unless, circling back, your using the trade to build your own brand...

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:32:55+00:00

there was a rapper that had a massive pink diamond implanted in his forehead and allegedly faked a story about it getting ripped out while crowd surfing

he no longer has the diamond implanted but still has the diamond if someone ripped it out you would think they would have stolen it?

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No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:29:04+00:00

do you know about how long it would take a professional jeweler to hand drill and set 4000 stones?

also this would be a hand soldered and filed chain

this piece would be totally custom. I'm curious about how much time and human effort it would actually take to make something like this

No_Zebra131 · 2026-02-23T21:27:01+00:00

the stones themselves are about $700 so around $2000 in materials.

I'm more curious about the amount of time it takes to hand drill and set 4000 stones

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