Stone Setting, Tightening and Refinishing
Stone setting and tightening are essential processes to ensure the longevity and safety of precious jewelry pieces. The skilled jewelers at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry stores meticulously place gemstones into their settings, using various techniques such as prong, bezel, or pave settings, to secure the stones firmly in place.
Repairs to a round shapes stone setting applies to any setting with 4 or 6 standard prongs. This style of gem setting is typically used for round shaped stones. The below pricing reflects the price of setting a stone but does not include the price of the replacement stone itself.
Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|
.01- .10ct | $30 | |
.11- .25ct | $42 | |
.26- .50ct | $59 | |
.51- .75ct | $81 | |
.76- 1.00ct | $108 | |
1.01- 1.49ct | $162 | |
1.50- 2.00ct | $225 | |
2.01- 2.49ct | $323 | |
2.50- 3.00ct | $387 | |
3.01- 3.50ct | $450 | |
3.50- 4.00ct | $483 |
This applies to any setting with 4 or 6 prongs that is more difficult to set. Setting may involves a "V" Prong or double prong setting. Should be used for Cushion, Princess Cut, Emerald Cut, Oval, Marquise, and Pear shaped stones. The below pricing reflects the price of setting a stone but does not include the price of the replacement stone itself.
Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|
.01- .10ct | $36 | |
.11- .25ct | $53 | |
.26- .50ct | $72 | |
.51- .75ct | $93 | |
.76- 1.00ct | $129 | |
1.01- 1.49ct | $194 | |
1.50- 2.00ct | $242 | |
2.01- 2.49ct | $354 | |
2.50- 3.00ct | $419 | |
3.01- 3.50ct | $483 | |
3.50- 4.00ct | $548 |
Bead and pave stone settings add elegance and brilliance to jewelry pieces, showcasing the beauty of gemstones while ensuring their stability and protection. The below pricing reflects the price of setting a stone but does not include the price of the replacement stone itself.
Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|
.01- .10ct | $27 | |
.11- .25ct | $33 | |
.26- .50ct | $39 | |
.51- .75ct | $53 |
Satin/Brushed 14k Finish
$24
Hammered 14k Finish
$60
Florentine Finish
$36 for halfway around and $72 for all the way around
MIlgrain
$45- 60
Frequently asked questions about gemstone tightening and jewelry refinishing
Lee Michaels is a family-owned jewelry store that has been providing our Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, San Antonio, Albuquerque and Jackson communities with fine jewelry at an exceptional value for more than 40 years. You can trust our professional jewelers with repairs to new beaded and pearl jewelry, heirloom pearl jewelry and everything in between. Visit any Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store near you today. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store is located inside the Mall of Louisiana and there is also a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Bocage location at the corner of Corporate Boulevard and Jefferson Highway near mid-city. In Lafayette, Louisiana, a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store is located on Ambassador Caffery. In Shreveport, Louisiana, a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store is located on Youree Drive at East 70th. Just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, in Metairie, a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store is located on Causeway Boulevard at Lakeside Shopping Center. In San Antonio, Texas we have three Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry stores. Find one at The Shops at La Cantera, visit us at The Alamo Quarry Market or at our located inside the Northstar Mall on San Pedro Avenue. In Jackson, Mississippi, visit a Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store located at the Renaissance at Colony Park on Highland Colony Parkway. Lee Michaels is also a premier fine jewelry store in Albuquerque, NM and is located in ABQ Uptown.
