Robin Burden answered
The diamonds are usually held in place in rings and earrings by little arms called prongs.
How you separate the precious stone from the setting depends on what material the prongs are made of.
In most cases, you (or a jeweler) should be able to bend the prongs open, using a pair of jeweler's tweezers, without too much hassle.
Removing your diamond from its setting
To pry a diamond out of its setting, you'll need to bend back the prongs that are holding it in place. This can usually be done using a tool known as jeweler's tweezers.
You can see examples of this implement (as well as other tools of the trade) at jewellertools.co.uk.
In certain cases, you may need to hit up the setting to make the prongs more malleable. Although the process should be fairly straightforward, I'd recommend taking your ring to a jeweler, as a professional will make sure no damage is done to the stone or the setting.
Some jewelers even offer the simple procedure free-of-charge, whilst others may charge a small fee.
Considering that you may have to invest in specialist equipment for removing the diamond yourself, it may be wiser to invest that money in the services of someone who knows what they're doing.
The following video might also be of interest to you:
How you separate the precious stone from the setting depends on what material the prongs are made of.
In most cases, you (or a jeweler) should be able to bend the prongs open, using a pair of jeweler's tweezers, without too much hassle.
Removing your diamond from its setting
To pry a diamond out of its setting, you'll need to bend back the prongs that are holding it in place. This can usually be done using a tool known as jeweler's tweezers.
You can see examples of this implement (as well as other tools of the trade) at jewellertools.co.uk.
In certain cases, you may need to hit up the setting to make the prongs more malleable. Although the process should be fairly straightforward, I'd recommend taking your ring to a jeweler, as a professional will make sure no damage is done to the stone or the setting.
Some jewelers even offer the simple procedure free-of-charge, whilst others may charge a small fee.
Considering that you may have to invest in specialist equipment for removing the diamond yourself, it may be wiser to invest that money in the services of someone who knows what they're doing.
The following video might also be of interest to you:
