--- title: Tips for Resetting Your Heirloom Diamond in the LA Jewelry District description: Tips for Resetting Your Heirloom Diamond in the LA Jewelry District --- - [Lifetime Warranty](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/the-experience/our-promise/) - [100% Diamond Trade-up](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/the-experience/our-promise/) - [Showroom](http://www.icingonthering.com/about-us/get-to-know-us/meet-our-experts/) - [(888) 565-6150](tel:8885656150) - [Appointments](http://www.icingonthering.com/schedule-an-appointment/) [![icing-on-the-ring-logo.png](https://blog.icingonthering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icing-on-the-ring-logo.png?width=684&name=icing-on-the-ring-logo.png "icing-on-the-ring-logo.png")](http://www.icingonthering.com/)   Menu | [About Us](http://www.icingonthering.com/about/) - [Our Diamonds](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/) - [About Our Diamonds](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/about-our-diamonds/) - [The Experience](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/the-experience/) - [Diamond Collections](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/diamond-collections/) - [Education](http://www.icingonthering.com/our-diamonds/education/) - [Engagement Rings](http://www.icingonthering.com/engagement-rings/) - [Where To Start](http://www.icingonthering.com/engagement-rings/where-to-start/) - [Designer Collections](http://www.icingonthering.com/engagement-rings/designer-collections/) - [Our Collections](http://www.icingonthering.com/engagement-rings/our-collections/) - [Custom Designs](http://www.icingonthering.com/engagement-rings/custom-designs-1/) - [Wedding Bands](http://www.icingonthering.com/wedding-bands/) - [Women's Wedding Bands](http://www.icingonthering.com/wedding-bands/womens-wedding-bands/) - [Men's Wedding Bands](http://www.icingonthering.com/wedding-bands/mens-wedding-bands/) - [Custom Designs](http://www.icingonthering.com/wedding-bands/custom-designs/) - [Fashion Jewelry](http://www.icingonthering.com/fashion-jewelry/) - [Tacori Fashion](http://www.icingonthering.com/fashion-jewelry/tacori-fashion-collection/) - [About Us](http://www.icingonthering.com/about/) - [Get To Know Us](http://www.icingonthering.com/about-us/get-to-know-us/) - [Why Shop With Us?](http://www.icingonthering.com/about-us/why-shop-with-us/) # Icing On The Ring Blog Oct 18, 2011 2:02:53 AM # Tips for Resetting Your Heirloom Diamond in the LA Jewelry District Posted by [Icing On The Ring](https://blog.icingonthering.com/author/icing-on-the-ring) ![tag icon](https://blog.icingonthering.com/hubfs/tag-icon.png) [LA diamonds](https://blog.icingonthering.com/topic/la-diamonds) Some people who shop in the **Los Angeles Jewelry District** are looking more for ideas than to actually a purchase a diamond. Why? Because they may already have Grandma’s diamond sitting in their jewelry boxes at home and are thinking about possibly resetting it. But is it always a good idea to reset a diamond? Is there ever a case when resetting a ring detracts from the value? Will the diamond look as good in a modern setting as it does in the vintage one? These are questions a reputable jeweler will be able to answer for you. For example, you might not to reset a diamond ring from a well-known company, such as Cartier or Tiffany. A diamond ring—or any jewelry—from a big-name designer is best left alone. While the diamond itself isn’t worth more, changing a famous-name, classic designer piece may not be a good idea even in the **Los Angeles Jewelry District.** ## Jewelry Stores in Downtown Los Angeles Can Give Your Old Diamond New Life Most people who shop in **jewelry stores in downtown Los Angeles** aren’t holding on to an heirloom worth tens of thousands of dollars. No doubt they probably have a more modest diamond and they really don’t know what to do with it. Many settings from the last century actually make diamonds appear smaller than they are. A more modern setting can do a lot to make a modest ring more impressive. Also, today’s diamonds are cut to a brilliance that older cuts simply do not achieve. So, although a ring has some monetary value and certain sentimental value, you may opt to buy a modern ring. When you are buying a ring, the cut is one of the most important factors. Cut determines the sparkle and brilliance of a ring. And that’s why many women today prefer a more modern diamond when shopping in **jewelry stores in downtown Los Angeles**. ## Stores in the LA Jewelry District Can Give You Options If you absolutely want to use your old diamond ring and put it in a new setting, then the **LA jewelry distric**t is a good place to start—not only for ideas, but for the expertise of the jewelers there. The district has a huge concentration of jewelry stores, many of which specialize in diamonds. A good diamond expert will be able to give you ideas for re-setting your antique ring so that its unique characteristics are shown to the best advantage. Some cuts, for example, will look much better in a halo setting (a larger diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds) and others will be best shown off in the so-called “skinny” setting. Both settings make smaller diamonds look bigger than they are. If you are heading to the **LA jewelry district** to get ideas for your ring, bring it along so that you can show it to a jeweler, who can then give you an idea about what it will take to make your heirloom diamond shine. ## Turning Your Old Diamond into An LA Diamond If you are turning your heirloom diamond into a fresh **LA diamond**, there are some things you should know about the process. The first is that you need to be 100 percent certain of your decision. Make sure you are comfortable about altering a ring that’s been passed down to you. Talk to your jeweler and make certain the setting you’ve decided on will actually work for the diamond you have. For example, you may have your heart set on a design that won’t allow your diamond to look its best. If you don’t have the paperwork for your diamond, some jewelers require that you have a lab examine your stone, certify it, and appraise it. That protects both the jeweler and you (for example, if you get back a diamond you believe is different than the one you handed them). Also, make certain your **LA diamond** is insured by the store in case of theft. ## More Information about LA Diamonds If you are looking for more information about shopping for or resetting [LA Diamonds](https://blog.icingonthering.com/../../diamonds.html), stop by the family-owned and operated Icing on the Ring to visit with one of several diamond experts that call our store home. 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