My son was interested in options for turning my grandmother's filigree ring into an engagement ring for his fiancée. We were given expert advice (I am a silversmith and former diamond sales person myself, with better than average knowledge of working metal and diamonds), and some options on loose stones and altering the setting. We really wanted a shop that would do the work there, not send it out, and Gerace does their own work. They had to do some minor repairs on the ring, as it had been, unbeknownst to us, repair in the past and altered, but the end result for a VERY fair price, was a spectacular combination of new style with a 1/3 carat diamond mounted just above the old filigree setting. His lady just loves it. We were so pleased, we took my opal engagement ring, my husband's wedding ring, my sterling wedding ring from 40 yrs ago, to have them resized, and I had two garnets from the earrings I'd work at my wedding mounted in the big gold ring I now wear... Work was done beautifully, and while one ring was delayed, that delay was understandable and explained. Highly recommended, especially if you want custom work. read more