
Thin or worn metal
Cracks or splits
Stone movement
Porous or fragile stones
Weak solder joints
Prior repairs
Structural instability
Old fractures
Metal fatigue
Soft, brittle, or porous gemstones
Heat-sensitive materials
Pre-existing flaws or wear
Known issues
Previous repairs
Plating or metal type (if uncertain)
Any stones that are loose or replacements
Stones may loosen
Old solder may fail
Plating may become discoloured
Soft gemstones may be scratched or fractured
Porous stones may absorb cleaning products
Damage caused by pre-existing structural issues
Failure of old solder seams
Breakage due to inherent fragility
Stone loss resulting from prior wear
Damage caused by poor-quality original materials
General wear and tear
Impact damage
Failure of unrelated components
Pre-existing structural defects
Rings that go out of round again due to customer use
Material availability
Hallmarking timeframes
Workshop workload
External delays beyond our control
Mishandling
Impact or bending
Incorrect sizing information supplied by the customer
Chemical exposure
Wear over time
Damage resulting from attempts to alter the item elsewhere