For many jewelry owners, the prongs holding their diamonds are an afterthought—until a stone goes missing. The prongs are the tiny metal posts that grip your gemstone. Because they are the highest point on your ring, they take the brunt of every accidental bump against a desk, doorframe, or steering wheel. Over time, these prongs can wear down, bend, or even break.
This is why we recommend a professional prong check at The Top Jewelers at least twice a year. During this inspection, our jewelers use high-powered loupes to look for “tipping” issues—where the metal has worn so thin it no longer covers the edge of the stone.
Because we have all of our repair equipment on-site, if we do find a loose stone or a weak prong, we can often fix it quickly. We can “re-tip” prongs, which involves adding a small amount of metal to the top of the post to reinforce it. This simple, preventative maintenance is a fraction of the cost of replacing a lost center stone.
Think of it like an oil change for your jewelry; a small check-up now prevents a major headache later. Don’t wait for a stone to go missing—visit us in Arlington for a quick, professional inspection.
