If a jeweler gave me the wrong size setting, are they responsible for replacing it with the correct setting?
Question Details:
I ordered engagement ring from a jeweler to fit a 1.0 carat diamond. The diamond certificate, with exact measurements of stone, was provided at the time of ordering. When setting came in, their goldsmith was unavailable, so they referred me to another goldsmith to set the stone. Within a month the stone was very loose and upon inspection from a reputable independent jeweler, it was determined the setting was made to fit a larger 1.5 carat stone. Does the jeweler (the expert) I bought the setting from have any liability in this to make good and get me the setting that I paid for?
Yes, as a general rule, so long as you have some supporting evidence that the size to be ordered was the one carat and not the larger setting. So, what you will want to do is to gather up the evidence and go back to the original jeweler and have them order you a new setting...not the entire ring. By Grace... Shawn Jackson ESQ. (707) 584-4529 Business Development Attorney www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentAttorneys.com No communication resulting herein shall create an attorney-client relationship unless a separate retainer agreement is signed by attorney and client. The information provided neither is legal advice nor is it conveyed in the course of an attorney-client relationship, but is intended merely as a general overview with regard to the subject matter covered. You should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel such as any attorney in this office in a subsequent email communication (agreement) and the formation of an attorney client relationship.
