Reply from Krikawa Jewelry DesignsSep 22, 2023
We thank the consumer for raising her concerns. We want to acknowledge the inconvenience and disappointment regarding this experience, and we deeply apologize for any confusion or frustration.
To clarify the context, over a decade ago, Krikawa crafted a custom rose and ribbon eternity band engagement ring in platinum for the consumer. Upon receiving the ring, the consumer then expressed a preference for a lighter-weight material, and we remade the ring in palladium at no additional charge. The palladium ring had been in the consumer’s possession for 10 years without issue, until 2021 when she asked us to sell the ring on consignment as a pre-owned item. After two years of no interest in the item, the consumer requested that the ring be made a full ring size larger to fit her finger.
It is important to note that the ring does not suffer from any defect. Palladium can and is often be resized without incident. However, when there are certain specific features like the eternity design style of this ring, combined with a request for an extreme size change, from a professional opinion, resizing is impracticable. Such determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
For this particular ring, we provided an option to cut and laser-weld new material into the ring or to grind the ring up at our rate for of 6 labor hours. The consumer was advised of the cost of such repair work and informed that cutting the ring would disrupt the eternity design feature. We also recommended regular check-ups on the repairs after a resize and offered a limited warranty on this intricate work. We advised that grinding the ring may not achieve a full ring size, as we didn’t want the ring to become thin. The consumer declined these options, instead requesting a permanent solution without altering the original design. We then presented the alternative of crafting a new ring in her current size in 14k White Gold or 14k Rose Gold, providing a full trade in allowance of the used, 10 year old setting. However, creating another new ring free of charge was simply not viable for us.
The consumer's original ring has been returned to the consumer. At this time, we will not be able to accommodate the consumer's request for a free ring.